Replacement tires for 2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder

Doc_Sue
Wed, 06 May 2015 05:27:43 +0000
Maintenance/Repairs

Hi,
I don’t know if I am posting this in the right place but I NEED HELP!! I have a 2004 Toyota MR2 Spyder convertible and I need all 4 tires replaced. The existing tires are Bridgstone Potenza (which have been discontinued), and front & back are two completely different sizes (front: 185/55 R15 81V) and rear (215/45 R16 86W). My car only has 27K miles so I’m sure these are original. I have been all over the web & called Toyota Dealers, etc. and everyone gives me a different story. Bottom line: Only Tire Rack has the rear tires & no one has the front tires. I have been told to use the rear tires for the front and just get larger rims or use two different types of tires with different treads for front and back. I have also been told not to do either. Please note that I can’t find a highly rated tire that comes in both the sizes I need. What can I do? One tire has a large crack so I can’t drive the car. Someone please tell me what I can do.
Thank you, Sue

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