I haven't been driving the toy as much but was surprised when it failed inspection for the rears being worn.
eh... C'est la vie!

jump onto to tire rack to order replacement S-02's.
Tire now claims that the OEM tire size for the 2002 S2000 is 225-50r16 instead of the correct value of 245-45R16.
I have always trusted tire racks information so I just ordered the replacement tires.
I got home and checked to find that it is not in fact the the right tire.
caveat emptor I guess time to scratch another company off of the trusted list.
now I have to figure out how to return them. Damn, I just hate being lied to even if it is a little white lie.

 

225 is correct for the rear of all AP1's. Check your owners manual.

205/50/16 front and 225/45/16 rear.

 

225/50 IS the correct stock size.

Also, a lot better options available than the S-02 these days.

 

205/55, 225/50

 

Section 4.1:

https://www.s2ki.com/s2000/topic/342...fitment-guide/

 

The manufacturer specified size is 225/50/16 rear. Sure, the stock tires run closer to 245mm IRL. But...the size listed for the car is 225/50/16.

 

amen! S02s suck compared to the current competition!

 

Jerry, what everyone else said....when are you putting them on?
Levi

 

 

We've beat him up enough that I'm only replying to apologize for supplying the wrong aspect ratio in the first reply. That's the size I'm running and I kinda, sorta, definitely forgot.