Tyres
01-02-2003, 05:47 AM
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Originally posted by zero_to60
the owners manual merely says that they must have the same dimensions, load and speed rating
the owners manual merely says that they must have the same dimensions, load and speed rating
Originally posted by zero_to60
judging by the loosness of the rear when I had them on they make the car even more of a challenge
judging by the loosness of the rear when I had them on they make the car even more of a challenge
I REPEAT...... MIXING TYRE TYPES ON THE S2000 IS ASKING FOR TROUBLE!!
Sorry to go banging on about this but I do not want to read of another owner's car going off the road!
EDIT:
zero-to60 - My post crossed your last one by the time I submitted it.
Sorry
01-02-2003, 06:06 AM
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I went against my better judgement when I replaced my rears with S03's leaving the S02's on the front following 'the advice' of my local tyre supplier who stated that this would be fine
It took me about a week to realise that this combination had completely dialled out the protection of having some initial understeer to warn you oversteer was on it's way - this makes the car inherently dangerous however skilled the driver may be
In my opinion you should ask the dealer to order the correct OEM tyre for ALL FOUR WHEELS
It took me about a week to realise that this combination had completely dialled out the protection of having some initial understeer to warn you oversteer was on it's way - this makes the car inherently dangerous however skilled the driver may be
In my opinion you should ask the dealer to order the correct OEM tyre for ALL FOUR WHEELS
01-02-2003, 10:16 PM
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I am sure there will be a flood of people who know the answer to this but can someone clarify exactley what size S02's you should have on front and back and if changing to F1's what size you should change to?
Thanks in advance
Marc
Thanks in advance
Marc
01-02-2003, 10:23 PM
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Going to work was fun this morning, there is probably about 3/4 of an inch of snow and I just about got out. Then some knob overtook me because I was doing 24 in a 30, with snow on the ground. S2k+ so2s + snow= stay at home or get the bus. Come summer though, were away!!
01-02-2003, 10:42 PM
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Eagle F1 fronts are the same size as the standard SO2 (205/55/16). For the rear you need 245/45/16.
I've had my S2K for 2 years now, i started off obviously with the SO2 then 1yr later i changed for SO3 and now for 2k miles i've run Eagle F1s'.
In my opinion i would say that the Eagle F1 tyre is the best then followed by the SO2. The SO3 tyre i thought was a waste of time as they only lasted me 9 months !
I've had my S2K for 2 years now, i started off obviously with the SO2 then 1yr later i changed for SO3 and now for 2k miles i've run Eagle F1s'.
In my opinion i would say that the Eagle F1 tyre is the best then followed by the SO2. The SO3 tyre i thought was a waste of time as they only lasted me 9 months !
01-02-2003, 10:43 PM
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Same happened to me this morning. Its even worse when they stick like glue 2 inches from your bumper
. Thinking about installing a rear oil slick dispenser or twin rocket launcher to the rear 
Same happened to me this morning. Its even worse when they stick like glue 2 inches from your bumper
. Thinking about installing a rear oil slick dispenser or twin rocket launcher to the rear
01-03-2003, 02:35 AM
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thanks Pete - your advice bolsters what I already thought re. the S02 front S03 rear situation - it seemed a little odd let alone dangerous.
I'll give the dealer a ring and see about changing the tyres with the explanation of dangerous combo hence if I crash I'll sue gambit. I'll let you know the outcome
I'll give the dealer a ring and see about changing the tyres with the explanation of dangerous combo hence if I crash I'll sue gambit. I'll let you know the outcome