Exactly! and S03's and OEM S02's do not have the same dimensions

Exactly..... again!

I REPEAT...... MIXING TYRE TYPES ON THE S2000 IS ASKING FOR TROUBLE!!

Sorry to go banging on about this but I do not want to read of another owner's car going off the road!

EDIT:
zero-to60 - My post crossed your last one by the time I submitted it. Sorry

 

I went against my better judgement when I replaced my rears with S03's leaving the S02's on the front following 'the advice' of my local tyre supplier who stated that this would be fine

It took me about a week to realise that this combination had completely dialled out the protection of having some initial understeer to warn you oversteer was on it's way - this makes the car inherently dangerous however skilled the driver may be

In my opinion you should ask the dealer to order the correct OEM tyre for ALL FOUR WHEELS

 

OK i think i will go for F1 Eagles when I replace my tyres.

Thanks for the info guys

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by zero_to60
[B]I have checked in the owners manual and it makes no mention of having to use the S02JZ model specfic version of the Bridgestone

 

I am sure there will be a flood of people who know the answer to this but can someone clarify exactley what size S02's you should have on front and back and if changing to F1's what size you should change to?
Thanks in advance
Marc

 

Going to work was fun this morning, there is probably about 3/4 of an inch of snow and I just about got out. Then some knob overtook me because I was doing 24 in a 30, with snow on the ground. S2k+ so2s + snow= stay at home or get the bus. Come summer though, were away!!

 

Eagle F1 fronts are the same size as the standard SO2 (205/55/16). For the rear you need 245/45/16.

I've had my S2K for 2 years now, i started off obviously with the SO2 then 1yr later i changed for SO3 and now for 2k miles i've run Eagle F1s'.

In my opinion i would say that the Eagle F1 tyre is the best then followed by the SO2. The SO3 tyre i thought was a waste of time as they only lasted me 9 months !

 

Colin
Same happened to me this morning. Its even worse when they stick like glue 2 inches from your bumper . Thinking about installing a rear oil slick dispenser or twin rocket launcher to the rear

 

Thanks David, I assume therefore the rear S02 size is 225/55/16. I am currently on S03's which were on the car when I bought it you see.

 

thanks Pete - your advice bolsters what I already thought re. the S02 front S03 rear situation - it seemed a little odd let alone dangerous.
I'll give the dealer a ring and see about changing the tyres with the explanation of dangerous combo hence if I crash I'll sue gambit. I'll let you know the outcome