1989–1999 · coupe / targa

Toyota MR2 SW20 wheel fitment

The SW20 uses wider rear wheels and tyres to suit its mid-engined layout. Staggered 17-inch replacements are common, with front spring-perch and rear arch clearance setting practical limits.

5x114.3 bolt pattern · 60.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 14 × 6, 14 × 7, 15 × 6, 15 × 7 inch · Stock tyres: 195/60 R14, 205/60 R14, 195/55 R15, 225/50 R15

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Quick specs

Toyota MR2 SW20 hub and fastener specifications
Specification	Value
Bolt pattern	5x114.3
Stock tyre sizes	195/60 R14 205/60 R14 195/55 R15 225/50 R15
Centre bore	60.1 mm
Fastener and thread	Wheel nut, M12x1.5
Tightening torque	103 Nm (confirm in your handbook)

Stock wheels and tyres

Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.

Factory wheels and tyres by trim and axle
Trim	Axle	Wheel	Tyre
Revision 1, early 14-inch package	Front	14 × 6 inch, ET45	195/60 R14
Revision 1, early 14-inch package	Rear	14 × 7 inch, ET45	205/60 R14
Revision 2 onwards, 15-inch package; US from 1993	Front	15 × 6 inch, ET45	195/55 R15
Revision 2 onwards, 15-inch package; US from 1993	Rear	15 × 7 inch, ET45	225/50 R15

Explained in our guides

Read these before choosing wheels for the MR2: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.

Popular community setups

Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.

Conservative 17-inch stagger

Front: 17 × 7 inch, ET35 · 215/40 R17
Rear: 17 × 8 inch, ET35 · 235/40 R17

MR2 forum fitment guidance lists this as a straightforward staggered option. Check full-lock clearance and the condition of the front spring perch.

Wider 17-inch stagger

Front: 17 × 8 inch, ET35 · 215/40 R17
Rear: 17 × 9 inch, ET35 · 245/40 R17

A common owner combination. Budget for rear arch rolling on lowered cars and check front coilover clearance; some suspension combinations need a front spacer.

Width and offset guidance

Offset range

Check the exact setup

There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.

Common width limit

Measure before ordering

A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.

These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.

Clearance notes

Early and late factory tyre packages differ. Use the revision and market specification rather than registration year alone.
Retain a suitable front-to-rear tyre width stagger; the documented combinations use wider rear tyres.
Front coilovers can reduce inner wheel clearance. Adding a spacer changes effective offset and also needs adequate stud engagement.
Owner reports disagree on whether 9J ET35 rear wheels rub. Treat this as conditional, particularly when lowered or using tyres with broad shoulders.
The 103 Nm figure corresponds to Toyota's 76 lb ft specification; some owner posts suggest higher generic values, which are not used here.
Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.

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Run the numbers

These tools start with the Revision 1, early 14-inch package front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.

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Staggered rear axle

Compare tyre sizes (rear)Compare wheel offsets (rear)Check tyre and rim width (rear)Convert offset to backspacing (rear)

Questions

What is the SW20 MR2 bolt pattern?

5x114.3, with a 60.1 mm centre bore and M12x1.5 wheel nuts.

What are the standard late SW20 wheel sizes?

15x6 ET45 front with 195/55 R15 tyres, and 15x7 ET45 rear with 225/50 R15 tyres.

Will 17x8 and 17x9 wheels fit an MR2?

They are common at ET35, with 215/40 R17 front and 245/40 R17 rear tyres. Rear arch work and front suspension clearance checks may be required.

What is the SW20 wheel nut torque?

103 Nm, equivalent to 76 lb ft, for the original wheel hardware.

What size tyres does the Toyota MR2 SW20 have?

Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 1989–1999 Toyota MR2 SW20 are 195/60 R14, 205/60 R14, 195/55 R15 and 225/50 R15, depending on trim, with wider rears on staggered setups. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.

What is the Toyota MR2 SW20 centre bore?

60.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.

Specs checked against

This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.

Related cars

More guides from Toyota or cars with the same bolt pattern. A matching pattern alone does not make a wheel interchangeable.