Wheels and Tires Discussion about wheels and tires for the S2000.
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 12:15 AM
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i have michelin ps2 on with 255 40 17 all around. i've tried some turns around 30 mph and it still handle good. lost control once around 35 to 40 mph turn. great tire for summer and good for rain also
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Old Dec 6, 2004 | 05:12 PM
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Isn't it best that the S use staggered tiresetup? Your car should be more tail-happy with an equal width tiresetup.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 12:55 AM
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that's what i thought in the first place but he handles much much neutral. so far i think it handles much much better. haven't oversteer crazy ever since this set up.

most people in japan use 17 by 9 all around. i don't see anyone here that use it. this set up does't rub or anything. if you want to see some pic just pm your email.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 08:43 AM
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Just because something works doesn't mean it works well. With the S2000 I have not talked to anyone that has run the same size all the way around and I don't see anyway to run a 9" front wheel with 255/40R17 on the front.
What width and offset wheel are you running to make this fit? Most 225/45R17 tires go right to the fender lip.

I agree with the wider tire making the car more tail happy.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 08:00 PM
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that just my personal feeling towards the setup.

i am running TE37 17 by 9 + 65 off all the way around. i ordered the rim from BP and waited 7 months for it. they are custom build for s2k only. it does not rub at all. i like the set up a lot and it feels more neutral at stock set up. last month i tired different setting on the car to -1.5 camber in front and -2.5 in the rear. so far on the street with this set up is ok. wait to test it out more on track.
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Old Dec 7, 2004 | 08:03 PM
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to jim

i do have picture of my car with the same all around setting. if you want to see the pic i can send it to you. please tell me what email you would like for me to send it.

i ordered the ps2 from my work (just tires) and they ordered it from you guys. thanks
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