Need Help With Rear Tire Problem

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Jul 30, 2002 | 02:04 AM

SilvaS2K01

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From: Richmond

I need to replace my rear tires. Would it be a problem if i replaced them with S03's, and kept the front with the stock S02's?
Or is it better to just replace them with stock S02's?

If this is okay what is the tire size i should get for the s03 rears?

thanks

Jul 30, 2002 | 03:37 AM

CoralDoc

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From: Davie, FL

Does anyone read this forum or do a search before they ask this question?
Please see https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...&threadid=73990
and also https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...?threadid=56848

I don't mean to be testy, but there is a lot of very useful information in this forum that can be accessed using the little blue button in the upper right corner of the screen

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Here's a copy of my answer from a thread that was listed right next to yours:

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In a nutshell, the SO3 offers improved wet grip compared with the OEM SO2 at the expense of absolute dry grip. The SO3 is also a more progressive tire than the OEM SO2, so it allows greater slip angles before loss of traction occurs.

Should you mix SO3 rears with SO2 fronts? That is not recommended due to the different characteristics of each tire, but some have done it. The main thing to consider is what your goal is and whether your choice helps you achieve it.

Please note that the correct size for an SO3 rear is 245/45R16, not the OEM tire size of 225/50R16.