Fitting wider tyres on standard rims? (MR2)

[Rob_F]

Just a quick question, wondering if anyone has fitted wider tyres on a standard rim to try and get some extra grip? Only i often find the MR2 too understeery so was thinking of going 205/50/15s rather than 195/55/15s as standard.

Any thoughts?

Tah,
Rob.

[driverrob]

My wife's car is an MR2 Mk2 and has had 205/55/15s on since she bought it 3 years ago. Great handling.

[mr2-turbo-gar]

i went from standard to 205's on the front helped a bit but still udersteers too much especially in the wet, what tyres you are using as well plays its part after all you get what you pay for!

[MikeyMike]

You should be able to get 205's on the front no problem, I've got 205 front 235 rear on my aftermarket wheels and it seems to be a good set-up. Most MR2's I see with standard rims tend to have 205 front 225 rear.

[Rob_F]

Tah for responses lads, looks like i'll go for a set of 205s.

Currently on the car are Avon ZV3s, i expect i'll replace them for Toyo T1-Rs like i've got on the back unless there are any recommendations? To be honest when i got the car it had Nankangs on the back - i thought 'wow they must be crap' so got rid when they started to wear for the Toyos, and i can't say i've noticed much, if any, difference!

Cheers,
Rob.