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Running 2 different tires in the Back?

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Old May 16, 2002 | 05:06 AM
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I had 900 miles on my S02's and I ran over a nail. I had to replace one of my rear S02's with an S03. I really don't want to buy 2 whole new tires. Can I run an S02 and an S03 in the back. I have them on now and I noticed it would swerve when accelerating and decelerating like my tires were different inflation. Any advice.
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Old May 16, 2002 | 05:14 AM
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The way this car is tuned, you should have replaced it with the OEM or replaced both tires (unfortunately). The S02 and S03 are different tires and cannot do the handling any good. Weren't you able to find an S02?
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Old May 16, 2002 | 05:26 AM
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Firestone said they don't make the S02 any more. Is that correct? He said they replaced the s02 with the s03.
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Old May 16, 2002 | 05:35 AM
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by collin228
[B]Firestone said they don't make the S02 any more.
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Old May 16, 2002 | 05:52 AM
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Thanks. I am using the pricing on those website to make them come down on the price of the new s03. I appreciate it.
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Old May 23, 2002 | 09:54 AM
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You were still be much better off with the same tire on all 4 corners. With the S03 in the rear you will end up with understeer in the dry and oversteer in the wet. The only time this would show up is in an emergency situation.
If I can help let me know.
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