skidisk

Hi, I need some new, grippy tires for my S2K that I just drive around on streets, not track. Anyone want to recommend good tires these days (or point me at a discussion that answers this)? I don't care if they wear out in 10k-15K miles.

skidisk

I found the tire rack and will get info there. Thanks.

Chuck S

OEM 16" wheels I assume? Bridgestone RE-11 are very nice and are I believe are quieter than the RE-71A tires.

Fitting OEM 17" wheels will give you more choices. For example the rear width in 16" wheels is 225mm. In 17" a 255mm rear tire will fit fine. Over an inch wider, lower profile, better handling.

-- Chuck

MrFunk

Michelin Pilot Super Sport

Very grippy
Quite
Comfortable
Good treadlife

BallSackJack

I order from Tire Rack more often than not, but for one more day there is a Labor Day sale at Discount Tire Direct (always free shipping).

I was able to stack rebates, so $100 off from DTD and $70 off from Bridgestone on some RE-71R's.

https://www.discounttiredirect.com/promotions/labor-day

importluva

+1. Very happy with mine

skidisk

Thanks for the recommendations. Yes, I have OEM-16 wheels.
You are correct that I am having trouble finding available tires for them.
How difficult (and expensive) is it to switch to 17" wheels?
I like the idea of better handling.

TsukubaCody

Buy Continental Extreme Contact Sport in the OEM sizing. Done deal.

Sylvain2000

If you stay with the 16" you need the hardest sidewall you can find. The s-02 that came with the car were rock solid. You could roll on a flat tire. And be aware the rear 225's where as wide as 245's

Those 2 things will make the 16" great.

Or like said previously, swap to 17" and save trouble and get pretty much any reasonable tire

Hope this help ..

alSpeed2k

Where are you located? Check your local forum to see if anyone is selling a set of OEM 17's where you are; alternatively, you could pick-up a set of aftermarket wheels from the Tire Rack or one of the vendors on here if you want some JDM bling.