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I've got a 2002 w/OEM 15" wheels w/ Bridgestone Potenza RE040 tires in stock sizes (185/55R and 205/50R) that have 40k miles on them and it's time to replace them.
After reviewing the various threads that I've found here, I've narrowed the choice to between the Yokohama S Drives or Toyo Proxes R1Rs in 195/50R and 205/50R. Wanted to stay w/the OEM 185/55R and 205/50R sizes but tire size availability for tires in these sizes varies. No problem w/the 195/50R and 205/50R combo, so have decided to focus on these sizes for the new tires.
I only use the car for day or weekend trips. I'm usually in "cruise" mode when I drive the MR2 but can get pretty aggressive (but not crazy) with it in the twisties when the mood strikes me. Have gotten the rears of the Potenzas loose a couple of times but they never fully broke traction after I corrected for it.
Two questions:
1) Which tires do you prefer -- the Yokohama S Drives or Toyo Proxes R1Rs -- and why? Can get the S Drives for about $150 less for the set at Tire Rack but price isn't a major issue.
2) Are there any disadvantages to running 195/50R instead of 185/55R up front? The only "problem" I can think of is a little heavier steering due to the slightly wider width. Are there other things I should consider before going with 195/50R's (instead of 185/55R's) up front?
Let me know. Thanks!
After reviewing the various threads that I've found here, I've narrowed the choice to between the Yokohama S Drives or Toyo Proxes R1Rs in 195/50R and 205/50R. Wanted to stay w/the OEM 185/55R and 205/50R sizes but tire size availability for tires in these sizes varies. No problem w/the 195/50R and 205/50R combo, so have decided to focus on these sizes for the new tires.
I only use the car for day or weekend trips. I'm usually in "cruise" mode when I drive the MR2 but can get pretty aggressive (but not crazy) with it in the twisties when the mood strikes me. Have gotten the rears of the Potenzas loose a couple of times but they never fully broke traction after I corrected for it.
Two questions:
1) Which tires do you prefer -- the Yokohama S Drives or Toyo Proxes R1Rs -- and why? Can get the S Drives for about $150 less for the set at Tire Rack but price isn't a major issue.
2) Are there any disadvantages to running 195/50R instead of 185/55R up front? The only "problem" I can think of is a little heavier steering due to the slightly wider width. Are there other things I should consider before going with 195/50R's (instead of 185/55R's) up front?
Let me know. Thanks!