Dilemma with keeping S2000
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Originally Posted by DouglaS2000,Oct 17 2005, 08:22 AM
If fuel economy is an issue, then yea, I can see where you're coming from with the WRX. It gets HORRIBLE mpg compared to any of the other 4 cylinders in its class due to the awd and turbo. The overlying complaint I've heard from Suby owner I've spoken to is the gas mileage, ~18mpg on average for city driving, low 20's on the highway. The Civics average a minimum of 26-28mpg in the city and 30-35mpg on the highway. The TSX is a bit overpriced for a fwd, n/a 4banger psuedo-lux sedan imo.
Father sees 22-23mpg city when he doesn't beat on it.
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[QUOTE=edbochung,Oct 17 2005, 04:10 PM] I posted on the tire forum, but what snow tires should I get and what size, if I do keep the S2000?
Should I consider the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s or the Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50s?
Should I consider the Dunlop Winter Sport M3s or the Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50s?
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I have 225 Pilot Sport A/S out back (came with the car) and they seem to work fine, aside from lesser traction.
For maximum performance, 245+ would be optimal, but I doubt he'll be trying to take corners like a champ while in snow.
For maximum performance, 245+ would be optimal, but I doubt he'll be trying to take corners like a champ while in snow.
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Another plan of action is to purchase another set of wheels to mount snow tires on.. seems like many east coast drivers do that since most snow tires do not make for good dry/wet tires..
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Originally Posted by Balboa,Oct 17 2005, 04:27 PM
I have 225 Pilot Sport A/S out back (came with the car) and they seem to work fine, aside from lesser traction.
For maximum performance, 245+ would be optimal, but I doubt he'll be trying to take corners like a champ while in snow.
For maximum performance, 245+ would be optimal, but I doubt he'll be trying to take corners like a champ while in snow.
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Originally Posted by Balboa,Oct 17 2005, 08:27 AM
I have 225 Pilot Sport A/S out back (came with the car) and they seem to work fine, aside from lesser traction.
For maximum performance, 245+ would be optimal, but I doubt he'll be trying to take corners like a champ while in snow.
For maximum performance, 245+ would be optimal, but I doubt he'll be trying to take corners like a champ while in snow.
I'm sorry . . . did you just say they work fine except for "lesser traction?" Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe better traction is typically considered a desirable trait of a tire not lesser traction. Also, I used Blizzaks on my last car and they were awesome in the snow and OK in all other conditions. However, it's not like I would recommend speeding around corners during the winter anyway. You never know when you might hit a patch of black ice.
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Originally Posted by Balboa,Oct 17 2005, 04:30 PM
My viewpoint is a narrower tire will 'cut' through the snow better than a wider tire, and therefore will handle better. It's like the difference between sneakers and ice skates...
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Originally Posted by DouglaS2000,Oct 17 2005, 08:29 AM
Another plan of action is to purchase another set of wheels to mount snow tires on.. seems like many east coast drivers do that since most snow tires do not make for good dry/wet tires..
road salt will ruin the look of your stock wheels. I always purchase winter wheels. Also, tire techs tend to f-up the edges of your wheels if you are continually swapping the tires on them.