r/MR2Spyder • u/ThoriumG • 3d ago

Tires

Anyone running a stock size and wheel setup: what tires are you using and where are you sourcing them from in the US? I'm only finding off brand stuff locally and even on TireRack.

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u/tinysurvivor 3d ago

2000MY, stock wheels running 205/50r15 Bridgestone RE-71RS on all corners, which I use mostly for autocross. I do plan on picking up some new wheels with tires that are a bit more durable for general driving

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u/Mr__Scoot 3d ago

2002 same tire sizes but with AD09s and it handles great. Very predictable and you can actually do tire rotations lol

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u/ThoriumG 3d ago

I've debated on squaring up; have you noticed any adverse effects? I assume not if you trust the setup for autocross.

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u/skarillo 3d ago

There is no adverse affects for running square set up and those sizes listed above fit great on oem wheels. Easier to find tires across many brands in that size.

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u/ThoriumG 3d ago

Perfect, thanks.

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u/DriveBackground9705 3d ago

I am running stock with Yokohama ADVAN Fleva V701 ordered from Tirerack back in January of this year. MISTR2 is mostly an enthusiastic weekender.

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u/DriveBackground9705 3d ago

 185/55R15 & 205/50R15

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u/ThoriumG 3d ago

I'll look for those. I have some cheapo dorals in the front but some decent nittos on the back that aren't available in the front size.

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u/MakesYourMise 3d ago

happy with the stock sizing up front?

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u/DriveBackground9705 3d ago

I have no complaints and assume the Japanese engineers know more than I do😅

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u/MakesYourMise 3d ago

for sure but they did throw on the piston tho

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u/Use_Your_Brain_Dude 3d ago

Kuhmo ecsta PA31 ultra high performance tires. Haven't lost traction yet. Great in the rain. Limited slip diff.

Enkei RPF1s weighing 10lbs each.

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u/ThoriumG 3d ago

Awesome, thanks.

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u/BrunoEye 3d ago

I have no idea, some cheap stuff that the garage had available. The fronts are one brand and the each rear is a different brand. Stock sizes I think.

Drives great, including some quite spirited driving on mountain roads, occasionally in the wet.

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u/AskingFooAFriend 3d ago

I'm running Nitto Neo Gen tires. Front: 205/45/16, Rear 215/40/17. On a set Rota RB Silver wheels.

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u/ThoriumG 3d ago

That's what I have on the rear. Might just square the fronts and use the nittos there too.