03s2kman

what tire pressure would be best for a stock s2k?

Jim@tirerack

What ever Honda has printed on the door.

Jim

CoralDoc

Jim - I respectfully disagree with this as a general statement. However, I agree in the specific case of the S2000 .

Manufacturer recommendations are often compromises to achieve long life, a comfortable ride and to allow correct load handling. The door jamb sticker in my car lists 32 psi, which I have found to be a good starting value for even tire wear and good street handling. I usually run a more pressure (+3 to 4 psi) up front and sometimes also increase the rears a little (+2 psi) when I'm going to be pushing the car on the highway.

All other cars that I have owned have manufacturer suggested tire pressures that were too low for my preference of improved handling even though ride quality diminishes.

Jim@tirerack

He did not ask for specific applications. For general use the Honda spec is best. If it is for aggressive or track then you have to find what works best for you and your car in what track condition. For instance the Pilot Sport Cup likes lower air pressures than the other R compound tires.

Jim

Costas

edit: nvm.

Matt_in_VA

Hmmm? The old tire pressure debate?

IMHO, I agree that 32 PSI is a good starting point. For agressive drives I find that 34 PSI feels good. However, if one is auto Xing higher pressures (I.E. 36 or 38 may work for you. I do not Auto X but base this on experience) On the track, it becomes a whole other matter however. Based on track conditions, ambient temperature, track temperature, etc.

At FCT04 I started off at 34 PSI and then bleed the pressure down as the tires started to feel greasy after the track warmed up and the tires heated up.