s2irh

I know that I should know far better than to ask such a dumb question, but you never can tell.....
I currently have Potenza RE050s fitted to my 2002 model (so R16s). Need new rears urgently and cannot find RE050s but surprise, surprise - I can find a pair of S-02s! Anyone have any positive experience of mixing these tyres front 050s/rear 02s or is this to be avoided like the plague?

eSeM

Mixing tyres front and back isn't a problem.

S-02s have been out of production for such a long time and there was a specific type made for the S2000. Details should be somewhere in the FAQ.

Bassoctopus

The only s02s available are the Porsche N3 ftment. These are terrible on the S2000. I took mine off half worn.

PaulF

If you are desperate for Tyres, I can recommend Faken 452's. Grippy in the wet and dry, and reasonably durable too. They are also more progressive than the Bridgestone IMHO. Hope this helps

s2irh

PaulF

Thanks for your suggestion. I guess you have not mixed the types? I only ask because the front tyres still have many 1000s left in them and I am too tight to change all four! Regards

PaulF

Currently I have four matched tyres, but it's the first time in a while. As eSeM has said, as long as you match the tyres on the axle it's not a problem to change front to back. I certainly had no issues with it.

s2irh

Thanks - looks like it is time to give the Falken's a whirl! Regards

Ultra_Nexus

I had bridgstones on front and Goodyear GSD3s on the rear when I was running my 16s. Twas fine. Get Falkens.