Hello all,

I've read what seems like hundreds of posts that say if you don't get the proper combination of front vs rear tire type and size, that the result can be "dangerous".

But I'm unclear on what that means. Dangerous on the track? Dangerous if you try to drive on the street as if you were on a track (that's pretty dangerous anyway)? Or dangerous running to the grocery store?

I'm not arguing one way or the other -- I really want to know.

I've had my MY02 for two years and totally love the way it handles. But I have only had it over 100 mph two or three times -- not for long and not very far over. If I take a corner "hard", that means I may go through it at 25 - 30 mph in 3rd gear -- which is usually enough to leave the SUV that's been tailgating me far behind. I don't race, and have never had the car on a track. (I realize it would probably be a lot of fun, but it's not likely to happen.)

So with that driving profile, how important is it to worry about the difference between 225 and 245 on the rear, or replacing the rear with an all season high or "ultra" high performance tire while the OEM S-02s are still on the front?

Thanks.

 

I would not say it is dangerous. It just doesn't handle as good. It is only dangerous if you drive past the limits of your ability and the tires traction. Because your OE tires are wider that what they say they are the 245/45R16 on the rear works better if you choose a different tire than stock.
If I can help let me know.

Jim 877-522-8473-364

 

mismatching tyres can get dangerous in slippery conditions, when traction is already low.

On my FWD beater with 75hp which uses 175 summer tyres, I had 155 all-seasons in the rear, and the car got into a nasty oversteer spin on a wet road.

When I bought the S2000, it came with 205 / 225 Dunlop SP9000 tyres. After a year of driving on them, I got a set of proper OE S-02s and the car is worlds better and more confident.

///Robin