16" wheels?

Anonymous · March 4, 2004, 13:51

...I've searched but can't find what i'm looking for and also posted on SC.

Are 7.0 X 16" ok on the MR2?

With 205 on the front and 225 rear?

Also does anyone know the weight of the stock wheels?

Anonymous · March 4, 2004, 14:52

Shouldn't be a problem - AFAIK 16" all round is what TRD recommend for use with the Sportivio set up, which is also a bit lower than stock. 7" isn't that wide either, many people have put 17s on without too much hassle and I bet most them are wider than 7".

Anonymous · March 4, 2004, 15:00

I'm thinking of changing my MR2 to a newer one and installing the Sportivo which is why I wanted to check.

I can get better, lighter and cheaper 16" than the TRD wheels.

mph · March 4, 2004, 15:49

Quote from: "WoodenDummy"I'm thinking of changing my MR2 to a newer one and installing the Sportivo which is why I wanted to check.

Sanity check: the Sportivo isn't really suitable/necessary for an '03 - only need anti-roll bars and springs as the shocks have already been uprated.

Anonymous · March 4, 2004, 16:59

Ah sorry no I was a little misleading, I've found a silver '02 with 10k on the clock with sat nav so I was thinking about changing.

How does your turbo do with 15"? Ever feel like you'd like a little more traction?

mph · March 4, 2004, 17:36

Quote from: "WoodenDummy"How does your turbo do with 15"? Ever feel like you'd like a little more traction?

I'm currently on A539s which have very little traction in the scheme of things. If I wanted more, I'd simply switch to Yoko Advan Neovas (even though that'd mean 195/50 all round!) or if I wanted insane amounts of traction, I'd have A048s.

Remember, what you loose in traction, you (normally) gain in progressiveness.

Tem · March 4, 2004, 17:45

Quote from: "WoodenDummy"Are 7.0 X 16" ok on the MR2?

With 205 on the front and 225 rear?

Also does anyone know the weight of the stock wheels?

TRD recommends this with Sportivo:
Recommended Tires:16-inch high-grip (Size: front 205/45R16, rear 215/45R16)
Recommended Wheels:1-piece aluminum alloy wheels (Size:16×7.0J Off Set + 45mm)

The stock wheels (pre facelift) are 14.6 and 15.2lbs.

Anonymous · March 4, 2004, 17:54

The wheels i'm looking at are 13lbs.

What do you think? To heavy? When I put tires on it might add up, I don't wanna kill my acceleration

Slacey · March 4, 2004, 17:56

Quote from: "WoodenDummy"The wheels i'm looking at are 13lbs.

What do you think? To heavy? When I put tires on it might add up, I don't wanna kill my acceleration

At 13lbs a piece they sound OK to me.. try my Mille Miglia wheels afterwards and see if you made the right decision! s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Tem · March 4, 2004, 18:07

Quote from: "WoodenDummy"The wheels i'm looking at are 13lbs.

Compared to about 15lbs stocks...they are about 15% lighter. But you are moving the heaviest part of the wheel 1/2" further from the centre. I'd say it's pretty even with the stocks in the end...

How about Racing Hart CP-035R...? They would be only 10.8lbs in 16x7" and are still less than the TRD wheels s;)

s;)

Anonymous · March 4, 2004, 18:32

I really wanted a black or grey. I'm having a hard time finding a grey/black 12lbs wheel in a 16"

Anonymous · March 4, 2004, 18:36

hmm they don't do the 035R in 16 but they do the 035. Still no black s:(

s:(

markiii · March 4, 2004, 18:45

have ir refinished by seans man at KN Wheels

Anonymous · March 4, 2004, 18:50

I must have missed this one, who, what, where, when, how much? s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Slacey · March 4, 2004, 18:56

Quote from: "WoodenDummy"I must have missed this one, who, what, where, when, how much? s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

Wake up Ben! s:wink: :wink: s:wink:

I use a guy at KN Wheels who refinish all types of wheel by acid stripping to bare metal, repairing any damage with aluminium, shot blasting then paint / laquer / bake.
The results are fantastic, I'm sure you saw my wheels at last years JAE...

Anonymous · March 4, 2004, 19:01

must... open........ long............. term........ memory................. can't remember what........ I......... had............. for........ lunch!

How much does it set you back?

Slacey · March 4, 2004, 19:20

Unbelieveably, £25 a rim s:shock: :shock: s:shock:

Anonymous · March 5, 2004, 08:44

Quote from: "Slacey"Unbelieveably, £25 a rim s:shock: :shock: s:shock:

You are kidding! That is a bargin! Your rims looked great.

Wow that makes things much easier, now I just have to find a wheel in the right size under 12lbs.

Did the paint last ok?

heathstimpson · March 5, 2004, 09:09

Quote from: "WoodenDummy"
Quote from: "Slacey"Unbelieveably, £25 a rim s:shock: :shock: s:shock:

You are kidding! That is a bargin! Your rims looked great.

Wow that makes things much easier, now I just have to find a wheel in the right size under 12lbs.

Did the paint last ok?

I know much, much cheaper that I have ever paid in the past s:lol: :lol: s:lol:

Anonymous · March 5, 2004, 09:15

I also know people that have paid much much more!

Seans word on the guy is good enough for me, £25 isn't enough to make me question if I want to look for cheaper s:)

s:)

Anonymous · March 5, 2004, 09:17

oh also its w www.knwheels.co.uk w not .com. s:)

s:)

juansolo · March 5, 2004, 09:54

Quote from: "mph"If I wanted more, I'd simply switch to Yoko Advan Neovas (even though that'd mean 195/50 all round!)

s:twisted: :twisted: s:twisted:

That is going to be soooooo much fun.

Anonymous · March 5, 2004, 10:41

what about:

Front: 195/40/16
Rear: 215/40/16

or

195/45/16
205/45/16 or 215/45/16

would the lower profile make that much difference?

Slacey · March 5, 2004, 11:59

Quote from: "WoodenDummy"Did the paint last ok?

Yep, the 17's have been done almost a year now and the finish is as good as the day they were done, even with all the salt and acid wheel cleaner I have used!

Anonymous · March 5, 2004, 12:25

Will the standard 2003, 16 inch alloys off the rear, fit on the front??
Just a thought, be an easy way of having 16 all round..

Jon