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Old 10-11-2022, 08:16 AM
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Originally Posted by Chuck S
Tire cosmetics are important now? That's OK 'cuz I still like how 255 tires look on the back wheels even though I seldom see them.

Let us know after the tire mold lubricant wears off.

-- Chuck
Lol yes...I know it sounds silly, but details do make a difference.

I like a squared sidewall and a rim protector that protrudes out. Tread style, sidewall style, tread wrap, tire section width/tread width makes for a certain aesthetic.

I think they look fantastic.

Probably drive it in a couple of days. As mentioned, I've used them on my other S2000 and I loved them. Just wanna see how well they do with this S2000's very street oriented setup.




I scrubbed, decontaminated, clayed, IPA'd and ceramic coated the wheels, including the barrels.




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I went with the Firestone Indy 500s in a 245 square setup earlier this year.

For my street only turbo application they're great. Very quiet, and they hold ~400whp on dry pavement, which is about all I was looking for in a tire.
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Originally Posted by Chuck S
Tire cosmetics are important now? That's OK 'cuz I still like how 255 tires look on the back wheels even though I seldom see them.

Let us know after the tire mold lubricant wears off.

-- Chuck
Always have been. People using ugly tires has been holding cars back for years.


Old 10-11-2022, 12:18 PM
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Originally Posted by TsukubaCody
Always have been. People using ugly tires has been holding cars back for years.
Very true, you see these show type cars (WekFest et al) that have great wheels, and then the cheapest, shittiest tires they can find.
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Yep. Although expensive doesn’t mean stylish. I’m not a big fan of Michelin/Pirelli/etc., tread or sidewall designs the vast majority of the time.

Michelin’s CrossClimate 2 is maybe the ugliest tire I know of.
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I had them on my prior s2 and loved the grip. I only daily’d the car, but for the price had no complaints.
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