and have a tendency to spin out because of the fact that it is a RWD? if so, do many cars that are RWD have problems performing well in the rain? or is it just the way the S2K is built? or is it the brand of tires?

 

Probably needs a little more weight over the rear wheels. Try
some bags of kitty litter in the trunk. That should add to your
traction.

 

It is the tyres. We get a lot of rain in the UK and a lot of the guys over here, myself included, have changed over to Goodyear Eagle F1's.

They make a big difference in the wet.

 

It depends on how you drive. If you are doing things that you are unaware will cause problems, you can be causing this.

RWD cars in corners needs special attention, especially when the conditions worsen. Your best bet is a driving course. I am not trying to say you are a bad driver, just that a rwd car reacts differently and the best place to learn this is via a course.

 

IMHO the main reason the S2000 is incorrectly getting this "tendency to spin out" reputation is because a large number of S2000 owners grew up driving only FWD cars, and many are not understanding and/or respecting the differences between driving a FWD Civic/Prelude/Accord and a RWD sportscar.

 

It all depends on who is driving and how. The S2000 had the fastest auto-x time in the rain on a Best Motoring video.... that included the NSX, RX7, Type R and Sylvia.

Lots of people have let their rear tires run down to nothing then blame the tires when they hydroplane. If there is a large puddle, you will hydroplane with just about any car (not a H2).

I have bald tires and I drive in the rain. I just don't play race car driver in the rain.... although it is a hoot to get sideways in all the low speed turns.

Scot

 

lostsol,

I don't know about the S2000 spinning out in the rain (depending what you are trying to do)...but I will say that the s2000 does have a tendancy to hydroplane because of the tires.

Take a look at the factory tires in the rear.
The water channels are not very big. And some of them "dissapear" after some milage.

Also...check out the way the channels are cut into the tire...it's in a "V" shape...that means the more miles you have...the slimmer the water channels get.

A fresh new S2000 OEM rear tire will displace water fine...but give it some milage...then it gets a bit scary when you are driving over standing water when your speed is over 45 MPH.
I feel a 2/3 worn S02 is going to be pretty dangerous on the freeway with water puddles. Not saying that you won't hydroplane with a different tire...just letting you know that the OEM rear S02 is not one of the better tires for wet weather.

The Toyo T1-S and the new Goodyears are great for wet weather.

I was reading this european magazine that was testing 9 tires in the wet and dry.

T1-S did outstanding in wet conditions...bud did average or worse in dry. The S03 finished last or next to last in wet weather...but did outstanding in dry.

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by STL
[B]IMHO the main reason the S2000 is incorrectly

 

It's really very simple.

Driving on wet pavement is different than driving when it's dry.

If you drive in the rain the same as you probably drive when it's dry, then you'll most likely lose it.

If you drive in the rain as though you know the road's wet, you should be fine.

I know the above may be a bit technical for those of you who's manhood is somehow linked to how fast you can take a corner in the rain, but scrunch up your face and think real hard and you'll probably get it.

In this case, your brain is just as important as your tires.

 

well my car has not seen rain yet ( I only had it for a month now) but tire rear tires are wearing down. Right now it has BF Goodrich G-Force. Should I stick with these tires or get some another brand so I can prepare for raining season when it comes. Texas weather is unpredictable some times. Also, what size? I heard if you replace OEM tires you need different sizes. Thanks all for your help.