LeeroyV Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 as per title all, im looking at getting some new wheels soon and im going more for handling than looks so im after the optimum wheel and tyre sizes?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 195 50 R15 tends to be common matey Quote Link to post Share on other sites
LeeroyV Posted November 23, 2011 Author Share Posted November 23, 2011 195 50 R15 tends to be common mateyyeh im on 195/50's at the mo but only yaris wheels which are 5.5x15 kinda get the feeling i could have more grip with say a 7" wide but?? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
TrisK Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 i had 195/45 on a 15x6.5 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 195/45/15 and hard as hell coilovers mate! Still catches the inner plastics on full lock but mine are 7'' wide. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
SiCaln Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 forgot to say my white wheels are 6", bronze are 7" i'd prob suggest mid way on 195 50 R15 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Jozinobi Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 195/50/15 are great for everyday driving mate and are a good balance between comfort and grip/handling on the road.Perfect for places with bad roads like N.I.195/45/15 are a little more bumpier as less tyre however I found they handled slightly better although more expensive.Not great if your roads are very bad.The majority of JDM and JDM copy wheels are 6.5j wide with some being 7j wide, ET 38 is perfect for the EP. No need for spacers but they may occasionally rub on full lock. 15" is perfect for the starlet mate, you won't look back As for tyre brands, goodyear eagle F1s (great summer tyre and all rounder) or Uniroyal Rainsport 2 (great in dry and great/safe in wet) are my recommendations. Only a dedicated winter tyre would be suitable for the cold weather (snow/ice etc) any other tyre will be an ice skate.Joz Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Eagle f1s FTW!! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cultist Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I've just bought a set of Mk 3 MR2 alloys for my N/A. Correct bore size, ET45 15x6 195/50x15. Rubs a little at nearly full lock, only when reversing left. Handles much better Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 The toms wheels I have are 6.5 x 15 et 35 and they are perfect cause toms says so lol Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Amjad Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I've just bought a set of Mk 3 MR2 alloys for my N/A. Correct bore size, ET45 15x6 195/50x15. Rubs a little at nearly full lock, only when reversing left. Handles much betterThese are too high an offset, should be ET35-38 I think. Also they're staggered fitment so two of them will be 6.5", should explain your rubbing issue Quote Link to post Share on other sites
MARC MOSS Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 They should actually be et35, people have said I need spacers because the wheels look like they need more poke but they then touch the arches which means upping the damper settings thus fucking up the handling! Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Cultist Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 These are too high an offset, should be ET35-38 I think. Also they're staggered fitment so two of them will be 6.5", should explain your rubbing issueI had no idea they were staggered... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Liam_D Posted February 11, 2012 Share Posted February 11, 2012 You sure they arent from a Celica? They share the same wheels but the celica ones arent staggered. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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