Hi All,

Got a quick question on the S2000 wheels. Would it be harmful to the driving characteristics if I bought 2 more rear wheels and placed them in front, making all 4 225/50/16? I want to be able to rotate the tires because I can't do so right now with unidirectional tires, correct? I figure the saving I get from tire wear will pay for the extra two rims over time.

Thanks,

Archon

PS. Any Idea what Honda will charge for 2 more rear rims?

 

First off, DON'T DO IT!!!!! And second, REALLY don't do it!

The driving characteristics would be very odd - you'd REALLY oversteer and spin out I think. You'd lose the natural balance of traction between the ends.

And I wouldn't worry about the rotating the tires unless you're seeing strange wear. I have 16K miles on mine (driven reasonably hard), and have absolutely even wear.

It just doesn't make sense to try what you're saying, especially on this car, at least that's my opinion.

 

sounds like a BAD IDEA! If you put wider tires and wheels on the front, it will bring about even more oversteer tendancies as it will increase the front stickiness so upon a turn, you'd "pivot" around the front. I am sure others will give you a more technical reason, but it would be asking for problems if you ask me. i could even feel the difference when I replaced my fornt tires with new ones while I had older rears, cant imagine what wider wheel in front would do.

 

There's a high liklihood that this advice is correct. That said, I'd love to hear firsthand about your experience...

 

yeup, very very very bad idea. the wheel sizes were made different for a purpose and much of it has been discussed in the past. if you want to spin out and really have some snap-oversteer or drivability problems in general, go ahead and do it. it will save you those few dollars in replacing your tires and rotating them properly.

when you buy a sports car, it takes a bit more care than other cars. this is one aspect that you must pay for when you own a sports car - you will go through tires and you must put on proper tires for the car to behave properly. its a safety issue, don't do it just for your sake, but the other cars on the road when you lose control.

 

DON"T DO IT!

The main problem isn't with tire width - the rear rims won't fit on the front of the car! The center bore on the rear rim is smaller in diameter than the front, so the wheel will not fit flush against the rotor hat when installed. Not good!

 

Nobody has even mentioned the fact that the front and rear have different offsets. This is just bad idea.

 

Thanks everyone. I won't do it.

This is what the forums are for!

I'm sticking with S0-2s unless there is a ZR rated tire anyone would recommend in all season (meaning some rain) conditions?

 

I believe the BF Goodrich KD-W's come in the appropriate sizes and are excellent tires. I run the KD's, not the KD-W's but the W designate 'wet' so they are more of an all around tire.

 

Just for those who might not know, the center wheel opening of the rear stock wheels is smaller than the hub/opening of the front wheel, and thus would not fit flush against the mounting surface. https://www.s2ki.com/forums/showthread.php?...&threadid=37513

For those with aftermarket wheels and want hubcentric rings, 2 different sizes of rings may be required front and back.