Et For The Mr2 Sw20?

[Razor_Rage]

What's the stock ET for a Rev2 SW20?

talking rims of course.

[G200]

Can't remember off hand but have alook back as i posted this not so long ago!

[Jesus]

Is it not ET35?

[G200]

I think your right Jesus it was between 35&38 as far as i can remember.

[Razor_Rage]

that's odd, i have a rim catalogue here, and it says ET 45 is stock, but thought that can't be right since according to matt @ rogue the best ET for the MR2 is between 35 and 38... would ET 45 rims work tho???

[dudeone]

Hi,

Take a look at this link it maybe of use:

http://www.rochfordtyres.co.uk/Fitment.asp?psearch=Toyota

Dave

[Karma Supra]

wow.... my supra rims would fit my mr2....

should I want too also the same as ford probe fitment

[Razor_Rage]

did the different revisions have different ET's? or are they all the same?

[JappyBeast]

Ford Probe? thought they were 4 stud.. gonna sell my MR2 now!

[Stef Derner]

Ford Probe is really a Mazda, at least it's Japanese.

The ET (Eins Tiefe - German, means summat like "in deep/depth" lol) varies acording to the width of rim. It's the distance from the centre line of the rim to the mounting flange and as the rim width increases, manufacturers change the offset so the tyre doesn't rub on the suspension and the steering geometry is minimally affected. The ET is important 'cos you really want that imaginary line drawn through the steering axis to hit the road just inboard of the centre line and for the front wheels to have a little toe in. Dead on the centre line and straight ahead is best for steering response but it feels nasty as the car skips and changes direction with every bump - it feels really skittish and you have to really concentrate - great for a nice smooth track tho.

If your rim is 1/2" (12.7mm) wider than standard, the offset needs to increase by 1/4" (6.35mm) i.e. 35/38 to 42/45mm as you want half that width increase to be either side of the mounting flange.