I waited 5 years for this mod, and finally worn rubber and a bent AP1 wheel led to finding some minty AP2v1s from a local seller.

I put new Michelin Pilot Super Sports 215/45R17 and 245/40R17 and have some questions:

• Cruising RPMs for 6th gear and ~65mph feel lower -- is that correct?
• Is the speedo off by a few mph?
• 0-60 doesn't feel slower, should it be?
• Alignment recommendations? I'm still on my AP1 alignment, but see there are unique stock alignments for AP1 vs AP2 vs CR -- note that I am a 2002 with stock suspension, but on AP2v1 wheels now -- what's the best alignment to do for this franken-setup? (https://robrobinette.com/S2000Alignment.htm)

Thanks!!

 

No difference at all.

The OEM tires are the same circumference. 16" tires are higher profile. Any felt difference will be between what you had and the PSS tires.

-- Chuck

 

What chuck said, plus the lower/shorter sidewall will give you more positive steering feel and road feedback. Always a perfect upgrade for an ap1. Best alignment, IMO, for street driving is the UK alignment.

 

Somewhere out there is a video from Best Motoring where they swapped wheels between the two cars. Might not be super relevant, but who doesn't love BMI?

 

 

Haven't seen that video in a while -- a lot of s2ki posts said AP2v1s are the lightest AP2 wheels, but heavier than the AP1 stockies... but Best Motoring states otherwise:



*Tire weight also makes a difference -- wish they would have weighed without the tires!

 

I made this change on my 02 only I am using ap2 v3 wheels which are a bit heavier. I don't notice much different. Maybe a tad sharper steering and a tad rougher ride - but not much.

 

I *love* the spoke design on the AP2v3, and think they're the perfect replacement for AP1 wheels; could not find any reasonably priced sets in my area though as they're very popular.

So you're also a 02 with AP2 wheels -- which alignment do you use? AP1? AP2? CR?

 

I use ap1 alignment (although I need to get an alignment this spring). I don't see why the wheel change would affect the alignment specs in any significant way. ??

BTW - my ap2 v3 wheels were expensive. I came to the conclusion that if I wanted v3 I have to pay the freight. I just purchased some used volk ce28 wheels that I will have refinished soon. I'll give them a try and see how thy are. I might keep my v3 wheels either way - at least for the time being. Personally, I still like look of the v3 wheels a lot.

 

I have AP2V3 wheels on a MY03 and went with the UK alignment, it is a little sharper in the corners but not a huge difference from a stock alignment also need to replace the front tires this year. I don't track the car either. AP2V3 wheels have a great look to them over all OEM wheels IMHO.