H H22-C 500 RPM Senior Member Joined Jul 23, 2007 Messages 642 Points 1,528 Aug 9, 2010 #1 hi all, can 225/40/17 install at the front of MR2 year 1992 (car lowered) ? any rubbing issue ? because using 4 pcs same size tyre is easier for rotating.... what is the max size for in front ? thx.
hi all, can 225/40/17 install at the front of MR2 year 1992 (car lowered) ? any rubbing issue ? because using 4 pcs same size tyre is easier for rotating.... what is the max size for in front ? thx.
M midship 2,000 RPM Helmet Clan Senior Member Joined Jul 22, 2004 Messages 2,539 Points 3,183 Location Across the pond Aug 9, 2010 #2 h22c: You will need to provide more info such as wheel size incl. dimensions and how much lowering has been done in order to get a better picture. NOTE: It is NOT RECOMMENDED to use same sizes for the front and rear in view of the MR2s engine and drivetrain layout.
h22c: You will need to provide more info such as wheel size incl. dimensions and how much lowering has been done in order to get a better picture. NOTE: It is NOT RECOMMENDED to use same sizes for the front and rear in view of the MR2s engine and drivetrain layout.
H H22-C 500 RPM Senior Member Joined Jul 23, 2007 Messages 642 Points 1,528 Aug 9, 2010 #3 rim = 8"x17" +38, plan to lower it extremely low. car = MR2 year 1992. my question = 225/40/17 at FRONT can clear fender and inner banana leaf during u-turn ? anyone experience ?
rim = 8"x17" +38, plan to lower it extremely low. car = MR2 year 1992. my question = 225/40/17 at FRONT can clear fender and inner banana leaf during u-turn ? anyone experience ?
LA53OKD Known Member Senior Member Joined Jun 19, 2005 Messages 291 Points 1,518 Location KL Aug 9, 2010 #4 i think cannot
M midship 2,000 RPM Helmet Clan Senior Member Joined Jul 22, 2004 Messages 2,539 Points 3,183 Location Across the pond Aug 9, 2010 #5 215/45 R17 will be a better bet should you plan to slam it to the ground failing which you will have to cut/shave off inner fender cover. Assuming you are on offset wheels, what is the rear wheel dimension?
215/45 R17 will be a better bet should you plan to slam it to the ground failing which you will have to cut/shave off inner fender cover. Assuming you are on offset wheels, what is the rear wheel dimension?
H H22-C 500 RPM Senior Member Joined Jul 23, 2007 Messages 642 Points 1,528 Aug 10, 2010 #6 thx a lot for advice. rim = 4 pcs 8"x17" +38 prefer to use 4 pcs same size tyre for easy rotating. 215/45/17 will be too high. so, 4pcs 215/40/17 better or 4pcs 225/40/17 better ?
thx a lot for advice. rim = 4 pcs 8"x17" +38 prefer to use 4 pcs same size tyre for easy rotating. 215/45/17 will be too high. so, 4pcs 215/40/17 better or 4pcs 225/40/17 better ?
yn_hell Known Member Senior Member Joined Jul 27, 2005 Messages 310 Points 1,518 Location Petaling Jaya Aug 10, 2010 #7 midship said: 215/45 R17 will be a better bet should you plan to slam it to the ground failing which you will have to cut/shave off inner fender cover. Assuming you are on offset wheels, what is the rear wheel dimension? Click to expand... midship: is it possible to shave off inner fender cover? last time i asked someone from the paint shop, they said can't
midship said: 215/45 R17 will be a better bet should you plan to slam it to the ground failing which you will have to cut/shave off inner fender cover. Assuming you are on offset wheels, what is the rear wheel dimension? Click to expand... midship: is it possible to shave off inner fender cover? last time i asked someone from the paint shop, they said can't