Hi,

I am ordering Honda S2000 OEM 17 inch wheels for MY00. I also need to order tyres and am thinking of going for an Eagle F1 or a Toyo Proxes. My question, which I can't seem to find a definitive answer to when I search is:

What tyre size will I order for the new OEM 17 inch wheels? I think the stock Bridgestone setup is:

Front 215/45/17
Back 245 40 17

I can order TOYO in this saize...should I? I have heard that if moving from the Bridgestone tyre you should change size to keep the speedo etc etc correct?

A definitive answer if the above would be OK would be really appreciated!

Thanks,

Adrian

 

You shouldn't have to change the speedo settings. The difference is tread height between manufacturers shouldn't make a big enough difference to matter. Of course, our cars tend to run 1% faster on the speedo from the factory. A yellow jacket from the speed lab can fix that.

Also, I've heard bad news about the Toyo's compound. Not very sticky, or atleast not close to the S02 or RE050's which the 04+ models come with. If you want a deal, go with the Kumho MX. Definitely a top pick and a good deal.

To answer your question, you can order the Toyos the same size. However, manufacturers differ slightly on tread width so the side wall might be angled in or out compared to the stock setup with the bridgestone. Again, not enough to matter.

 

Thanks very much!
I will price the RE050, but I think the Eagle's or Toyos are better bang for the buck. I have eagles on the S2000 at the moment.
Thanks again,
A