[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim@tirerack
[B]S2R,

 

S2R,

We carry the wheel but not with a fitment for the S2000.

Jim

 

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Jim@tirerack
Actually the front tires are narrower than most 205/55R16 tires and the rears are wider than most 225/50R16 tires.

 

hmmm Ted, that might actually be the issue with my AVS Sports. hmmm *ponders* Can't wait to get rid of em.

 

About replacing the OEM SO2

 

245/45/16's work just fine on the rear 16x7.5" wheels.

 

I agree. That is an ok fit. Here is a general guideline: Just progress your way to performance tire specs (Proxes T1-S).
http://toyo.com/tires/index_frame.html

 

Jonas,

The kicker is the 17" is 1" lower profile and the specs are different. Just because the tire is the same width doesn't matter. You will need a 17X8 to 17X9 for a 245/40R17 tire.
The sidewall of the 245/40R17 is shorter and will not pull over to seat on the 7.5 correctly.
I hope this helps.

Jim

 

Thanks for the info,but what will happen if you do put a 235/40-17 or 245/40-17 on a 7.5x17 wheel?
Will the performance suffer?

Jonas

 

BMW does use a 235/40R17 on a 17X7.5 on the 1995 M3 so that would be OK. If you try to use the 245/40R17 on the 17X7.5 wheel it will pull in the sidewall of the tire, pull up the tread off the ground and not seat properly on the rim.
I hope this helps.

Jim