Guys,

Soon be looking for back tyres - firstly, what (if anything) is the Bridgestone specific code for the standard fit tyres, and secondly, what other tyres could people recommend (again with specific codes where possible)....


Many thanks,

Matt.

 

I'm in the process of trying to decide what tires to get for all 4 wheels. So far have narrowed it down to the following:

1)S02 PP
2)Pirelli P-zero (alot of high performance manufacturers are using these as stock)
3)Michelin Pilot Sport

I'm looking for better wet grip ( ) so am tempted to go for the P-zero cos they are a very soft compound, and i'm not bothered about renewing regularly.

Comments on this ever increasing tire debate would definitely help me decide once and for all.....

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by MattRS
[B]Guys,

Soon be looking for back tyres - firstly, what (if anything) is the Bridgestone specific code for the standard fit tyres,

 

If i remember correctly the OEM rears are

Bridgestone Potenza S-02 - 225/50R19

The S-02 Pole Positions are the same except are ZR19 (and have Pole Position written on them)


I think?!?

 

I don't know if the S02pp's and S02s on the S2000 are a similar compound to the S02's used on my old Impreza, but when I moved to the S02pp's I found them very slippery until there were several hundred miles on them.

People have said the the S02's on the S2000 are different from other S02's so maybe it's not relevant.

Pete

 

I've spent ages on the US forum on this matter as I've only got 3mmm of tread left on my rears.

After much deliberation and after talking to Andy, I've decided to go for S03's 245/45x16

Reasons:

I think the OEM SO2s currently on the car are primarily designed for dry weather road/track at the expense of wet weather grip and durability. I don't drive on the limit on the road and I don't track the car; I'm more interested in a tyre that's a good all rounder and which will give me better than 10k/11k. And that's what the S03's seem to be

The S03 size I've gone for is larger than the standard because I've learned that the standard S02 at 225 is actually the same width as the S03 245. And, if you go for a 245 over a 225, you have to adopt the /45 profile against the /50 profile of the original to keep everything in kilter.

see https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...&threadid=40869 and http://www.tirerack.com/tires/bridgestone/bridston.htm


Pete

 

Mike Rich is right with the OEM numbers - the JZ on the end is the bit that marks out the specific S2000 tires. I'm not certain of the exact numbers - I'd suggest posting a quick query in the Tire Forum. I'm sure Jim'll fix it for you. Sorry

For some other comments, read the thread that Pete's linked. I'd summarise my thoughts by saying that there are quite a few tire options that will have less absolute grip than the OEM tires, but will have better all weather ability, and more progressive breakaway at the limit. Just make sure you get 245 wide rears if they're not the OEM S02's.

-Brian.

 

Has anyone else considered Goodyear Eagle F1 (GSD2) tyres for the S2000? I've run them in the past and loved their all weather performance...

 

I'm still shouting at Bridgestone about lack of supply of S02's - I have Yokohama DNA GP at the back, and despite being smaller width (SO2's 225 actual = 245) I don't notice much difference if any so far.

Can you get SO2's off the shelf in UK?

I had a puncture and could not get any for a week - that's why I had to go for the other tyres. I would be interested to know if the customer service is any better in UK.

 

At Rockingham there were a few S2000's on non-stock tires. I remember Goodyear F1's and Continenal's. Didn't manage to talek to either owner though. My guess is that Pete may be only the second 'regular' to change tires, and report back. (After Andy W.)

-Brian.