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From: Ottawa On, Gatineau Qc
i think that you might be confused. "low profile" is a rather, obnoxious term.
just tell your tire store that you are looking for 225/45/17 and 255/40/17 tires, and they will etiher have them, or be able to get them. They are not hard to find sizes
just tell your tire store that you are looking for 225/45/17 and 255/40/17 tires, and they will etiher have them, or be able to get them. They are not hard to find sizes
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From: Coastal CT
You probably want to look at the conveniently labeled "Wheel Fitment Guide" located in the Wheels and Tires Forum here: https://www.s2ki.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=342793
To summarize, with a +43 offset in the front, you won't want to run a 'normal' tire wider than 205. This actually isn't as big of a problem as it sounds, because the tread width on the OEM 215 is much narrower than typical 215s, roughly equivalent to most 195-205 tires.
Thus, you can run the O.E. Bridgestone RE050 (order them from Tire Rack to make sure you get the S2000 specific tires) in 215/45 front and 245/40 rear. Or, select the 205/45 (or 205/50) tire of your choice, and a corresponding 245 or 255 in the back.
To summarize, with a +43 offset in the front, you won't want to run a 'normal' tire wider than 205. This actually isn't as big of a problem as it sounds, because the tread width on the OEM 215 is much narrower than typical 215s, roughly equivalent to most 195-205 tires.
Thus, you can run the O.E. Bridgestone RE050 (order them from Tire Rack to make sure you get the S2000 specific tires) in 215/45 front and 245/40 rear. Or, select the 205/45 (or 205/50) tire of your choice, and a corresponding 245 or 255 in the back.
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Originally Posted by haywoodjablome,Jul 4 2008, 12:51 PM
This thread is like watching an excercise in futility. Helping the helpless, but hopeless.
you my good sir are a tool
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Originally Posted by macdaddies911,Jul 4 2008, 10:04 PM
you my good sir are a tool
Better to be a "tool" than a complete DOLT! These guys are trying to tell you something and trying to teach you something, yet you continue to persist in your total ignorance. You either WON'T listen, CAN'T comprehend or simply so far in the dark, you're making the mushrooms jeolous. Geez, man, find a f'ckin' clue for Krist's sake. 
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ya everyone is helpful except your dumb ass your input is not needed i don't know as much as i would like thats why i'm asking everyone on here is doing a kick ass job of helping but you are just ignorant i guess thats what happens when you're canadian... and you have been on here for 46 days??? you're no veteran!! so if you don't have advice just keep you mouth shut i know you canadians are dead afraid of confrontation!!