mk3 wheel/tyre sizes

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coatsy007
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mk3 wheel/tyre sizes

Post by coatsy007 »

hello . i have just bought a 2001 mk3 mr2 withnew alloys on .they are mak volare 16 inch.the front size are 195/45 r16 80v.rear size are 195/45 r16 84v .does anybody know if these are right . thanks :-$
Ekona
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Re: mk3 wheel/tyre sizes

Post by Ekona »

Absolutely not, you need wider tyres at the back. Keeping the fronts the same, I'd go for a 215/40 r16, but make sure whatever you put on that you keep the same brand & type all the way round i.e. Toyo T1Rs. I'd get this done as a matter of urgency, too.


Congrats on your purchase btw :clap:
excalibur1814
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Nice

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Pics... pics... pics of said car :D
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