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One last go round with WINTER tires and rims please...

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Old Mar 18, 2002 | 07:13 PM
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Default One last go round with WINTER tires and rims please...

I'll be using my s2kK as a year round car.

I want h-rated rubber for winter. Before we all forget about winter tires, I want to know what's currently the best option.

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Glancing through different tires, it's hard to find the same exact model for front AND back (stock sizes).

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I happen to have four 16" wheels with 205/55-16's on 6.5 steel rims (Arctic Alpin). Will I be able to use these on the S2000?

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What are my wheel choices for aftermarket alloys? Best quality for the dollar.
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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 07:22 AM
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The tires would be ok on the car. I doubt that the wheel is correct though. We do have two different wheels for the car in 16" for the car. The ASA JS6 at 139.00 or the Mille Miglia Evo 5 at 159.00 per wheel.
If I can help let me know.
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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 08:03 AM
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These were wheels you sold me with winter tires for my 2000 acura TL.

Chances are I'll want alloys. But let me know if you can compare fitment for these wheels.

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Paul Taylor
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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 09:35 AM
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The tires will fit but the wheels will not.
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Old Mar 19, 2002 | 05:31 PM
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OK I'll call you this fall

Looks like my best options on stock wheels are:

Bridgestone Blizzak LM-22
Dunlop Winter Sport M2
Michelin Pilot Alpin

Is there any particular winter performance tire that seems most right for the S2000's performance and look best on the wheels?
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 04:27 AM
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The tires you mention are all very good performance snow tires. In testing the tires I like the Blizzak LM 22 and the Dunlop Winter Sport M2. They gave the best combination of performance and ice and snow traction. The Michelin lacked snow traction compared to the other two tires.
Let me know if I can help.
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 05:06 AM
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I have 4 Bridgestone Potenza SO2 tires with less than 500 miles on them for sale. Can deliver reasonable distance. I sold the car
The tires worked well for me, but I mostly drove my Subaru and saved my S2000. Asking $500 or best offer. No wheels, sorry. Please email me at alicejean@netzero.net if interested.
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 09:05 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim@tirerack
[B]The tires you mention are all very good performance snow tires.
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 12:55 PM
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The wheels are 16X7 all the way around. You can still run the staggered sizes on the same rims on the car. If I can help let me know.
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Old Mar 20, 2002 | 02:56 PM
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If I go with 16x7's all around, would you suggest going with 205's or 215's all around so rotation is possible?
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