Hey:
Can anyone tell the best size too put in the S2000, i would like too know if i can put 215/50 in front and 235/45 in the back ? Maybe it

 

thanks for "all" the help....

 

This is really a controversial subject. Search old posts and you'll find lots of comments but no specific answers.

For me, for right now, I plan to stick with the tires the car came with and hope that normal retail channels carry S2K OEM SO-2s by the time I need them. Or SO-2 PP's or Michelin Pilots or Pirelli P1's or who knows what!

The consensus here is that the OEM rears are really 245's not 225's as they are labeled.

I'm surprised you didn't get a flood of comments too, but, it might be everyone is just frustrated by this.

 

I attempted to "help" you out in your other post about the subject ( http://www.s2000online.com/forums/showthre...p?threadid=2340 ). Have you read it?

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Barry WY Silver/Black '01:
[B]For me, for right now, I plan to stick with the tires the car came with and hope that normal retail channels carry S2K OEM SO-2s by the time I need them.

 

I went with the Pilot XGT-Z4. I don't plan to race. My main concern was a safe tire for cold climate, and if I get stuck at work, and a storm rolls in, I want to be able to get home. I also want a tire that will take the twisties in style, when the snow stops falling.
The XGT-Z4 came highly recommended from a friend that has them on his BMW. It may not be the "perfect" tire for the stook, but it WILL still kick some butt, and last more than a year.

Dave


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The first time I replaced my street tires I went with Kumho 712's in the 225/50 and 245/45 sizes. The second time I got stock tires from someone here. I'm not sure what I'll do next time.

 

"Best size" is impossible to answer, but here is what to consider (I'm assuming you're staying with the stock 16" rims). The 215/50 235/45 would probably be better than the 215/45 235/40 combo, unless all you want is lower profile. Both combos will affect your speedo reading, the first will affect it about 2% and the second about 5%. The speedo will read a higher number than traveling at the same speed with the stock size. BUT, you will also get a pseudo torque increase because of the smaller diameter tire. The car will drive as if your engine is putting out 2% (or 5%) more torque.

 

Don't forget guys, that changing the tire diameter and/or profile changes the spring rate of the car, hence the handling characteristics as well!

Thinner profile, harder ride, little more skiddish unless you compensate by putting in adjustable shocks (at $830 each) to re-setup the car.

 

thanks for all the help that you gave me.
thanks

Filipe Jesus