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Trying to decide-anyone?
Hello gang!
Re: 2002 S with stock rims!
Sadly, my S0'2 need to be replaced. I've always wanted a wider stance than the 225's the rear's came with. I would like to go with perhaps 245's on the rear and maintain the 205's for the front (don't want to screw up the handling).
I never race my car at the track, but, on the rare occasion, may push her a "little." I do not winter drive her either. Driving in the rain is important so I need a little traction there.
I've been considering (given the rear tire size I want-re: appearance), Fuzion ZR1's, GoodYear F1' and Bridgestone RE 750's.
Thought's on any of the above gang? Either the wider tires and/or selection?
All comments are appreciated.
Rob.
02 Stock Sebring Silver/Red interior (33000 KM's)
Re: 2002 S with stock rims!
Sadly, my S0'2 need to be replaced. I've always wanted a wider stance than the 225's the rear's came with. I would like to go with perhaps 245's on the rear and maintain the 205's for the front (don't want to screw up the handling).
I never race my car at the track, but, on the rare occasion, may push her a "little." I do not winter drive her either. Driving in the rain is important so I need a little traction there.
I've been considering (given the rear tire size I want-re: appearance), Fuzion ZR1's, GoodYear F1' and Bridgestone RE 750's.
Thought's on any of the above gang? Either the wider tires and/or selection?
All comments are appreciated.
Rob.
02 Stock Sebring Silver/Red interior (33000 KM's)
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If you like to stay with 205/55R16 front and 245/45R16 rear, GoodYear F1 is not available. Avon Tech M500 is better than Fuzion ZRi on wet road and cost only $20 USD more than ZRi. The tread wear is a little lower at 280 to 320 for ZRi
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Like the others have said, you need 245 in the rear anyways if going non-S02. then the decision comes down to price/performance/wear, and you can't have all 3. The cheapest performance tire is the hankook RS2, but it wears nearly as quick as the S02.
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Thanks everyone!
Jim, can I use 255's on the rear (any size that gives me a contact width larger than what the s02's currently give me-since the 225's on the S02's apparently are the same as 245's on other brands?????????)
Thought's anyone?
Thanks for all comments posted.
Rob.
Jim, can I use 255's on the rear (any size that gives me a contact width larger than what the s02's currently give me-since the 225's on the S02's apparently are the same as 245's on other brands?????????)
Thought's anyone?
Thanks for all comments posted.
Rob.
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It is very few tires in the size 255/45R16, there is none available on tire rack. I think the width of AP1 rear is 7.5" and it is barely fit 245/45R16. Assume that you can find 255/45R16, it is not safely fit on 16x7.5" wheel.
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