why are the S03 replacements more $ than S02?

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07-19-2003, 12:13 PM

1FastS2k

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why are the S03 replacements more $ than S02?

I'm running S03s all around and need new rears. Just wondering why the 245/45/16 rear S03s are more expensive than the regular sized rear S02s?

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07-19-2003, 12:54 PM

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Because they are bigger and we pay more for them. The prices are all based on how we buy the tires.
If I can help let me know.
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07-21-2003, 09:55 AM

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The difference is pretty small - a set of correctly sized SO3 PPs is only $32 more than OEM replacements. Plus, the SO3 PPs have UNI-T AQ II, special rubber compounding that improves wet performance even after the tire wears.