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Old May 3, 2005 | 05:19 PM
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I need new rear tires.
Should I replace with S02s or S03s and replace all four to get the $100 mail in rebate?
Your input is appreciated.

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Old May 3, 2005 | 05:40 PM
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I was told it's getting very hard to find S-02's now. I just ordered some 03's.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Mok,May 3 2005, 05:19 PM
I need new rear tires.
Should I replace with S02s or S03s and replace all four to get the $100 mail in rebate?
Your input is appreciated.

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Mok
use the same tire model thats on the front.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 06:40 PM
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Originally Posted by depletedUfoot,May 3 2005, 08:40 PM
I was told it's getting very hard to find S-02's now. I just ordered some 03's.
It can't be too hard since I just ordered some rear S-02's from Tirerack yesterday and they've already been shipped.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 07:06 PM
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The S03s have a much longer usable treadlife, and better all around street tire IMO. Have had three sets.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 07:23 PM
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hey guys im about to order my S-03s will i be ok with 225/50/16 in front and 245/45/16 in rear?
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Old May 3, 2005 | 07:38 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSkinnyS2k,May 3 2005, 10:23 PM
hey guys im about to order my S-03s will i be ok with 225/50/16 in front and 245/45/16 in rear?
Yeah that sounds about right. Just call Jim and talk to him. But the tire FAQ up top tells you what size you need. Now for the S-02 vs. S-03 your only going to save a few bucks with the rebate right now. Plus if you don't need the better wet traction then go with the S-02's thats what honda put on the car to perform the best.
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Old May 3, 2005 | 08:57 PM
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Originally Posted by BigSkinnyS2k,May 3 2005, 10:23 PM
hey guys im about to order my S-03s will i be ok with 225/50/16 in front and 245/45/16 in rear?
Unless you have upgraded suspension, I'd go 205 up front.
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Old May 4, 2005 | 06:41 AM
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I just had a 205/225 set of s03's installed and love them. Do a little research regarding size, this is an interesting topic (especially for the s03's). See my topic titled Fuzion problems, and you'll see what I'm talking about.
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Old May 5, 2005 | 08:01 AM
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How is the handling difference from S02 to your current S03 setup?

S02 contact patch
7.1 front
8.5 rear

S03 contact patch
7.6 front
8.3 rear
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