what size rims 18s or 19s and coilover or springs????

hacellular · 05-22-2008, 07:47 AM

hey whats up guy, I just bought a while 2002 s2000 on full red interior. Bought it from my friend that took great care of it since the first day. Hes the original owner. Im having a problem with rims should i get 18s or 19s. My bimmer has 19s but im not sure if 19 inch rims will fit or look good on an s2000. Im thinking more 18s. that said, what suspension? im not trying to race the car just want it to look good and handle a bit better. and at the same time im not trying to spend lots of money on a suspension. what do you guys think i should do? any help would be greatly appreciated...

thank you

Harry

s2k 4 me · 05-22-2008, 09:01 AM

Definately 18's, 19's are overkill and hinder the performance of this car as far as weight and drivability.

My setup:
18x8 +56 front
18x10 +68 Rear

I would highly recommend Tein Flex coilovers for your suspension

Based on successes and failures from many S2000 owners, we can use an offset calculator to figure out what other offsets and tires will work. These are minimum recommended offsets. You can use a higher offset if you want, and you will get additional fender clearance.

For the front:
205 tires: +43 offset minimum (6.5” to 7.5” wide wheel)
215 tires: +48 offset minimum (7.0” to 8.0” wide wheel)
225 tires: +53 offset minimum (7.0” to 8.0” wide wheel)
235 tires: +58 offset minimum (7.5” to 8.5” wide wheel)
245 tires: +63 offset minimum (7.5” to 8.5” wide wheel)

For the rear:
235 tires: +40 offset minimum (7.5” to 8.5” wide wheel)
245 tires: +45 offset minimum (7.5” to 9.0” wide wheel)
255 tires: +50 offset minimum (8.0” to 9.5” wide wheel)
265 tires: +55 offset minimum (8.5” to 9.5” wide wheel)
275 tires: +60 offset minimum (9.0” to 10.0” wide wheel)
285 tires: +65 offset minimum (9.0” to 10.0” wide wheel)

The offsets above will all set the outside edge of the tire to the same place relative to the outer fender, rounding to the nearest millimeter.

gomarlins3 · 05-22-2008, 11:07 AM

18's.

Coil-overs. Inexpensive and good- Ground Control with Koni Yellow shocks.

s2katin · 06-01-2008, 08:12 PM

17's and full suspension ftw.

Seattle2k · 06-02-2008, 01:48 AM

17s.

18's do nothing good for performance. They actually hurt performance!

05-22-2008, 07:47 AM	#1 (permalink)
hacellular Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	what size rims 18s or 19s and coilover or springs???? hey whats up guy, I just bought a while 2002 s2000 on full red interior. Bought it from my friend that took great care of it since the first day. Hes the original owner. Im having a problem with rims should i get 18s or 19s. My bimmer has 19s but im not sure if 19 inch rims will fit or look good on an s2000. Im thinking more 18s. that said, what suspension? im not trying to race the car just want it to look good and handle a bit better. and at the same time im not trying to spend lots of money on a suspension. what do you guys think i should do? any help would be greatly appreciated... thank you Harry

05-22-2008, 09:01 AM	#2 (permalink)
s2k 4 me Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 322	Definately 18's, 19's are overkill and hinder the performance of this car as far as weight and drivability. My setup: 18x8 +56 front 18x10 +68 Rear I would highly recommend Tein Flex coilovers for your suspension Based on successes and failures from many S2000 owners, we can use an offset calculator to figure out what other offsets and tires will work. These are minimum recommended offsets. You can use a higher offset if you want, and you will get additional fender clearance. For the front: 205 tires: +43 offset minimum (6.5” to 7.5” wide wheel) 215 tires: +48 offset minimum (7.0” to 8.0” wide wheel) 225 tires: +53 offset minimum (7.0” to 8.0” wide wheel) 235 tires: +58 offset minimum (7.5” to 8.5” wide wheel) 245 tires: +63 offset minimum (7.5” to 8.5” wide wheel) For the rear: 235 tires: +40 offset minimum (7.5” to 8.5” wide wheel) 245 tires: +45 offset minimum (7.5” to 9.0” wide wheel) 255 tires: +50 offset minimum (8.0” to 9.5” wide wheel) 265 tires: +55 offset minimum (8.5” to 9.5” wide wheel) 275 tires: +60 offset minimum (9.0” to 10.0” wide wheel) 285 tires: +65 offset minimum (9.0” to 10.0” wide wheel) The offsets above will all set the outside edge of the tire to the same place relative to the outer fender, rounding to the nearest millimeter. Last edited by s2k 4 me; 05-22-2008 at 09:16 AM.

05-22-2008, 11:07 AM	#3 (permalink)
gomarlins3 "Enjoy the drive" Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Kuna Idaho Posts: 2,808	18's. Coil-overs. Inexpensive and good- Ground Control with Koni Yellow shocks. __________________ 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. Last edited by gomarlins3; 06-01-2008 at 08:47 PM.

06-02-2008, 01:48 AM	#5 (permalink)
Seattle2k Energy Motorsports Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 72	17s. 18's do nothing good for performance. They actually hurt performance! __________________ PM me about discounts on Seibon carbon fiber and Tein lowering springs. www.energy-motorsports.com

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06-01-2008, 08:12 PM	#4 (permalink)
s2katin Banned Join Date: May 2008 Location: 757 Posts: 53	17's and full suspension ftw.