This is a new area for me so advice would be great. I'm purchasing a used 2000 Toyota MR2 spyder convertible for a commuter (33mpg hwy) The guy I'm buying it from has 4 aftermarket 16" rims on it that are 7" wide. The car presently over stears as a result of the front and back tires and wheels being the same size. These cars were designed for 15" rims with a 6" wide front and a6.5 " wide rear wheel. The tires that were stock were 185x55 for the fronts and 205x50 rears. right now it has 205x55 on front and back.
So this is a question for tire guys , according to Toyota the stagger ratio between front and back is important for cars with mid engine, rear wheel drive systems, knowing this, and knowing it has 16" rims, do you think running 185x55 16" fronts on these rims, and 205x50 16" on the rear would work, and what kind of tire to use. The guy I'm getting it from thinks 205's in front and 225 in back would also work. Since it will be primarily a commuter, I'll need an all season tire. Anyway I like the rims which are new, but also want it to handle safely, so any advice would be appreciated. Thanks, Steve.