I've been to Lynchburg. There is always someone who knows enough. Sometimes they just don't have a neon sign screaming at you.

Ok, if you're looking for a cookie-cut answer, I'll tell you what you already know. Don't mix tires. Do run the correct stagger. Buy comparable tires to the ones you liked(S-02's). Go with the UK recommendation.


Since you seem to generalize that my time is less valuable than yours and want someone to immediately answer your question(s), perhaps you should consider that anyone providing you with information had to take the time to get it.

Let me help you along. Stuff that pertains to the how the car operates can usually be found in the "Under The Hood" forum. You're looking for "technical" info, so you click "Technical" at the top. Then, since you acknowledged that yours was a common question, click on FAQ's. The third link down is Information on Wheel Alignments. Click that. Read it.

It would have been so much easier for me to link you to it, but by you actually doing it yourself, you will be able to see that it is not as hard to find info as everyone makes it out to be... sometimes.

 

I'm in Lynchburg -- I took mine to Kerr Automotive, not the big tire store, but the little store on Park Ave. and got Wayne St. John to take care of it. He's a champ. BTW, I'm running re750s and have had no probs. I ordered them from TireRack and had them sent to Wayne. He does all my alignment work and does general work on all four of our cars. He'll give you a printout as well. Great guy. Send me a pm and I'll give you a phone number. I'd like to meet you sometime.

 

Good morning, Mrs. V!

 

Morning, Oh Handsome 1!!! I'm liking my RE750s so far. Probably like the s03s at least as much, but they just kept wearing out too fast. How's your PrincesS coming along???

 

Someday she'll be back in my arms. Someday.

Thread hi-jack.

 

MrCln1 - here is the Alignment Thread in the Technical Forum that Skip was talking about. I just discovered the Technical sub-forum myself about a week ago and have found it to be very and helpful.

I just read through the alignment thread and I don't know if it will help you because it offers so many variations. I think your best bet is to do exactly what a few of us have already told you to do: find an alignment tech and build a relationship with him. This may take some time, but you will get to know your car so much better as you search for what works for you.

Just remember that an alignment is an absolute necessity on the S2000 and the $50 to $150 you spend at least every 4,000 to 6,000 miles (more as needed/wanted) is going to pay off in spades.

 

Alex is a nicer guy than me. Your driving and the roads you drive on will dictate your timetable. This time of year it's obviously colder and that also plays a part in grip and how quickly you reach final tire pressure. The original S-02's came up very quickly, while crap tires like ES100's and the like seemingly never do.

 

I'm going to try and find my alignment spec sheet and see if they can try something just a little less aggressive. I generally just get in and drive the hell outta this car. Rarely do I check tire wear or pressure unless I feel a difference. I think I'll try the guy that Valentine is suggesting. I'll just try some out and see what happens. If nothing else I will get a better understanding of alignments and how they can effect my car. Thanks again for all your help and suggestions. I look for any exscuse to drive this car and have put 26K miles on mine since May 10th and loved every minute.

Thanks Mid A,

Mrcln1

 

More info. If you had stock S-02's, then its treadwear ratings as given by Bridgestone was 140. The RE750's, also a Bridgestone tire, are rated at 340. The lower the number the softer the compound. So basically you went with a tire that is almost 250% harder according to Bridgestone.

You cannot compare numbers across companies. Even so, by going to the MX- despite its smaller width, but softer rating by Kumho(220), you said you perceived an increase in traction.

Stock S-02 diameters are 24.8"F & 24.6"R. The MX you are riding on now is 25.1" - .5" taller than the S-02. I'm guessing that being a half inch taller would also allow more flex. Just some things to consider, because it is not just one thing that makes a great setup.

 

I'm looking for new tires for my eventual new wheels. Since I was already on Toyo's and TireRack's sites, I decided to look at the tires you chose.