I read about AP2v1 wheels, and I want to know how many variations of wheels Honda put on the S during its production life.

I have a 2000 model year car with wheels that came with the car. I want to get the most sensitive handling and feedback for street driving. There will be no track use at all. What wheels should I use to get that sublime feeling back? The key word here is "sensitive".

 

Not quite sure what you are asking when you describe a wheel as "sensitive". The only difference a wheel will give you is different dimensions and rotational mass. A wider wheel can help achieve better contact to the pavement, and a lighter wheel will make some VERY noticeable differences.

But in regard to "sensitive", I think you need to be looking more into tires. Every brand tire has different performance qualities. What tires do you have on your S now?

 

I am referring to sensitive steering, so that, like all those Porsche ads say, you can feel the road surface.

A wheel of the correct size can help. A wheel of the wrong size can mess it up.

For tires, start with the OEM sizes, staggered, and put the newest and best Bridgestone summer tires on them. Let's assume that for now.

Let's also assume I'll install OEM springs and dampers for the CR.

 

I put AP2 wheels on my AP1. Car feels about the same (haven't tracked the AP2 wheels yet though) but it does feel more solid and "direct" having a smaller sidewall. It was a nice upgrade, IMHO. Also, I went 1 size wider on the tires than stock AP2 sizes:

225/45/17 in front
255/40/17 in rear

 

The OEM tire sizes are staggered.

But aren't the OEM wheel sizes also staggered?

The NSX's wheel sizes are staggered.

I have this notion that smaller wheels enhance road feel at the steering wheel.

 

Is this what you are looking for?

For reference, the OEM MY00-03 (AP1) WHEEL sizes and offsets are as follows:

Front:
16" x 6.5", +55 offset, 205 tire
Rear:
16" x 7.5", +65 offset, 225 tire

and the OEM MY04+ (AP2) wheels are as follows:

Front:
17" x 7.0", +55 offset, 215 tire
Rear:
17" x 8.5", +65 offset, 245 tire (255 on the S2000 CR)

 

Yes, that's it.

So the AP2's axel is higher off the ground due to larger wheel diameter without corresponding tire's sidewall height decrease?

 

If the AP2 CR's springs and dampers compensate for the higher axel with a lower ride height, then if I fit them to my AP1 with OEM wheel and tire sizes, the end result is slightly lower ride height than a stock AP1?

 

No, AP1 tires are 55 series up front and 50 series rear...AP2 tires are 45 series up front and 40 series rear. Overall diameter of the wheel/tire combo should be roughly the same

 

OK, so what about the three versions of AP2 wheels? Are there any size difference between them?