Mix/match tires question???

Ualreadykno · 04-16-2008, 08:25 AM

Bought my baby 2weeks ago used. She has 2 different sets of tires on 'er. Is this not a good thing? Bridgestone 225/50R16 (rear) Yokahama AS430 205/55R16 (front). Also have slight vibration at about 90mph. Not sure if it may just need a wheel balancing tho. Going to replace wheels and tires when these wear out but if its a bad combo I'll do it sooner. Thnx guys

Ualreadykno · 04-16-2008, 12:13 PM

Anyone???

SXY_S2K · 04-16-2008, 12:17 PM

I don't think it should be a problem as the long as the fronts and rears are matched pairs. But I would get them balanced, and check to make sure there are no bubbles in the tread(could be causing the vibrations, altho not super common). If there are bubbles or imperfections in the rubber it could cause a blowout... Blowout=Bad news...

Have you had it aligned?

SXY_S2K · 04-16-2008, 12:19 PM

Edit - Re-read post - 90?!?!?!?!?!

I'm pretty sure things are gonna vibrate at 90MPH no matter what!!!

Slow down, get to know her first, you've only just met

Ualreadykno · 04-16-2008, 12:38 PM

haha you're right. Thnx

gomarlins3 · 04-16-2008, 12:45 PM

In my conversations with Jim at Tire Rack (he is THE guy to talk to there when it comes to the S2000), he specifically told my NOT to have different makes of tires on the car. I would suggest getting matching pairs.

Java Junky · 04-16-2008, 12:48 PM

Ditto whut Go said. It's not ta say that it's a harbinger'a doom, but it could be.
A tire of less grip in the rear than whut'z on the front could take the normal oversteer to nasty levels n' it's not somethin' that mere mortals can tell.
Trust the guy'z at the 'Rack.
Java

Ualreadykno · 04-16-2008, 08:58 PM

Thats what I needed to know. Thnx guys!

RuffRyder · 04-17-2008, 02:46 AM

when I bought my S the guy that sold it to me made sure to match everything. Left me on 205's all around. I felt a straight civic stance.

Anyways, I handled that problem quick. 205's in the front, 245's in the rear.
Sure feels good to take those turns....... hard

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGENDS · 06-16-2008, 10:12 AM

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Originally Posted by RuffRyder

when I bought my S the guy that sold it to me made sure to match everything. Left me on 205's all around. I felt a straight civic stance.

Anyways, I handled that problem quick. 205's in the front, 245's in the rear.
Sure feels good to take those turns....... hard

So its fine to have dif sizes front and back as long as the brand and model is the same?

DJJSR · 06-16-2008, 10:33 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NEIGHBORHOOD LEGENDS

So its fine to have dif sizes front and back as long as the brand and model is the same?

NL - The newer cars come stock with 215/45-17 up front and 245/40-17 rears.

dezignpro04 · 06-16-2008, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SXY_S2K

Edit - Re-read post - 90?!?!?!?!?!

I'm pretty sure things are gonna vibrate at 90MPH no matter what!!!

Slow down, get to know her first, you've only just met

Good point. This car takes some getting used to. Very different from most in terms of handling.

On a side note, my car rides great at 90+. No shakes at all. Maybe it is something he should look into...

Just my .02, which is only worth about .01 now-a-days..

sonic · 06-16-2008, 12:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SXY_S2K

Edit - Re-read post - 90?!?!?!?!?!

I'm pretty sure things are gonna vibrate at 90MPH no matter what!!!

Slow down, get to know her first, you've only just met

Sometimes the best way to learn how to swim is to just jump in.

dezignpro04 · 06-16-2008, 12:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sonic

Sometimes the best way to learn how to swim is to just jump in.

Then when the person drowns, you say, "Maybe I should have taken them for lessons..." lol j/k Sonic..

For some it works that way, for others it dosent. It just depends..

Choose wisely young grasshopper!

NEIGHBORHOOD LEGENDS · 06-17-2008, 10:02 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DJJSR

NL - The newer cars come stock with 215/45-17 up front and 245/40-17 rears.

I guess mine is too old

its a 2001 and my front and rear tires are the same size....What should I do? Keep it that way or do the new school way?

k20a · 07-01-2008, 08:56 PM

I don't think different tires brands could cause vibration. you can check other suspension components to be sure...

04-16-2008, 08:25 AM	#1 (permalink)
Ualreadykno Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 30	Mix/match tires question??? Bought my baby 2weeks ago used. She has 2 different sets of tires on 'er. Is this not a good thing? Bridgestone 225/50R16 (rear) Yokahama AS430 205/55R16 (front). Also have slight vibration at about 90mph. Not sure if it may just need a wheel balancing tho. Going to replace wheels and tires when these wear out but if its a bad combo I'll do it sooner. Thnx guys __________________ Remember....Use your S2000 and love people....or is it the other way around???

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Ualreadykno Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 30	Anyone??? __________________ Remember....Use your S2000 and love people....or is it the other way around???

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SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 991	I don't think it should be a problem as the long as the fronts and rears are matched pairs. But I would get them balanced, and check to make sure there are no bubbles in the tread(could be causing the vibrations, altho not super common). If there are bubbles or imperfections in the rubber it could cause a blowout... Blowout=Bad news... Have you had it aligned? __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3*

04-16-2008, 12:19 PM	#4 (permalink)
SXY_S2K Trqless Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Tempe, AZ Posts: 991	Edit - Re-read post - 90?!?!?!?!?! I'm pretty sure things are gonna vibrate at 90MPH no matter what!!! Slow down, get to know her first, you've only just met __________________ *Race time. Got to be serious, not stylish.* *www.myspace.com/kesmith3*

04-16-2008, 12:38 PM	#5 (permalink)
Ualreadykno Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 30	haha you're right. Thnx __________________ Remember....Use your S2000 and love people....or is it the other way around???

04-16-2008, 12:45 PM	#6 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,649	In my conversations with Jim at Tire Rack (he is THE guy to talk to there when it comes to the S2000), he specifically told my NOT to have different makes of tires on the car. I would suggest getting matching pairs. __________________ Yablownowitz Racing brought to you by Anytime Fitness. Happiness is a nice road, great weather, and driving the S with Sue in the seat next to me. "Whatever you do, where ever you go, enjoy the drive." I know for a FACT that the last year of production of the S2000 is 2003!!!!! After that, it will be the S2200 under an assumed name.

04-16-2008, 12:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
Java Junky Resident Curmudgeon Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Joisey Posts: 5,482	Ditto whut Go said. It's not ta say that it's a harbinger'a doom, but it could be. A tire of less grip in the rear than whut'z on the front could take the normal oversteer to nasty levels n' it's not somethin' that mere mortals can tell. Trust the guy'z at the 'Rack. Java __________________ In life-long pursuit of that most mythic of beasts: the ever-elusive perfect corner. Well . . . that, r' at least a whole lodda clear spin-out room.

04-16-2008, 08:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Ualreadykno Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Georgia Posts: 30	Thats what I needed to know. Thnx guys! __________________ Remember....Use your S2000 and love people....or is it the other way around???

04-17-2008, 02:46 AM	#9 (permalink)
RuffRyder Brooklyn!!! Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 114	when I bought my S the guy that sold it to me made sure to match everything. Left me on 205's all around. I felt a straight civic stance. Anyways, I handled that problem quick. 205's in the front, 245's in the rear. Sure feels good to take those turns....... hard __________________ FOR SALE THREAD ! ! ! ! http://s2000.com/forums/parts-for-sa...html#post57051

07-01-2008, 08:56 PM	#16 (permalink)
k20a Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Posts: 9	I don't think different tires brands could cause vibration. you can check other suspension components to be sure...

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