Widest tyre on a 7" rim

[MegatronUK]

What's the maximum tyre width you can get on a 7" wide rim?

Alternatively, what will be the best tyre size combo for my 7x15 wheels when the beast gets on the road? Obvously I don't want to go too wide at the front to spoil the handling - I want to keep the car looking pretty much stock.

Would 205/50x15 front, and 215/40x15 rear work well?

[JJ]

the stock mk2 mr2 has 7" rears on 15's... think they run 225/50's !! Not cheap though !

[Al-sw20]

225/50R15 is the stock rear tyre size

[MegatronUK]

Is that on a 7" or 7.5"? My dads ST185 is 205/50x15 and that looks a bit 'tall' to me, 225 width on a 50 profile would be even taller wouldn't it?

[JJ]

225/50R15 is the stock rear tyre size

Thats what I said !! typo !! I have no communication links between my head and my hand !

[MegatronUK]

Just read that the rolling radius on a 215/45x15 is precisely the same as 195/50x15. I'll probably go with that on the back - I don't want a tyre with a high sidwall to spoil the look of the car. Toyo Proxes come in that size so it should be ok.