What's wrong with 225/50/16's in the rear?
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What's wrong with 225/50/16's in the rear?
I understand you guys suggest 245/45/16's for anything other than the OEM tires, but I can't find a single Honda dealer to confirm this. Still, I respect your opinions here, and, I just want to know... what if I put a pair of 225/50/16 S-03's on the rear of my car (205/55/16 S-03's in front)... what will happen? I don't drive autocross, I just want a car that handles properly under normal driving conditions and can take the rain. Thanks.
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A 245 rear is not an opinion, it's a fact.
But to answer your question...what happens when you put a wider tire on a car? Simple--more grip.
You want less grip and a car more prone to oversteer? Spoon on 225s.
But to answer your question...what happens when you put a wider tire on a car? Simple--more grip.
You want less grip and a car more prone to oversteer? Spoon on 225s.
#3
Ok, understood. (Although, I don't get why Honda dealers are completely unaware of this.)
What if I order a new set of S-02's? Since that's the same as what came on the car, I should be ordering the same size, which is 225/50/16, correct?
What if I order a new set of S-02's? Since that's the same as what came on the car, I should be ordering the same size, which is 225/50/16, correct?
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If you order the S02 they are only available in the 225/50R16 size. The reason why you go to the 245/45R16 in other tires is the OE S02 is much wider than other 225/50R16 for the rear and narrower than other 205/55R16 in the front.
If you want the car to handle its best then the optional sizes are best.
If I can help let me know.
Jim 800-428-8355-364
If you want the car to handle its best then the optional sizes are best.
If I can help let me know.
Jim 800-428-8355-364
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Sparta, some Honda dealerships aren't even aware that the car should not have the tires rotated. Seriously, one guy showed up at a meet with the rear wheels on the front.
Trust Jim. He knows his stuff. Buy from him too - otherwise you might not get the S2000 spec S02s.
Trust Jim. He knows his stuff. Buy from him too - otherwise you might not get the S2000 spec S02s.
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the only time you want to run a 225 rear tire is if your trying to run a Gp sports style offset for your car. which in turn will make the car great for drift style driving.
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Originally posted by Sparta
(Although, I don't get why Honda dealers are completely unaware of this.)
(Although, I don't get why Honda dealers are completely unaware of this.)
#10
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The front tire is narrower than most 205/55R16 tires. That is why the aftermarket setup of 205/55R16 and 245/45R16 works so well on the car.
If I can help give me a call.
Jim 877-522-8473-364
If I can help give me a call.
Jim 877-522-8473-364
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