Where to find Bridgestone S02's in 275/35/18?

[ck]

Does anyone know where I can get two tires in that size? My order fell through on my rears, so I only have the fronts. As you know that tire has been discontinued so its hard to find many sizes. Or, I have the option of 265/35/18 or 285/30/18. What do you guys think?

Thanks,
Chris

 

[Prancing Horse]

Chris,

TheTire Rack has S-02s in 275/40/18. I don't know what type of aftermarket wheels you are running but if they are lightweight forged aluminum, then running a low profile such as a 30 will increase the possibility of bending a wheel.

With that in mind, the tire rack also has some 265/35/18s which would work very well IMHO. Adding more rear tire width increase rotational mass and will affect your speedometer slightly.

But a question I have that may assist you in choosing a tire is how do you plan on using these tires? Would these be your track tires as well as your street tires or are these strictly for summer street driving?

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-Nader
01 Integra

[This message has been edited by Prancing Horse (edited 09 February 2002).]

 

[justin hall]

Originally posted by ck:
....Or, I have the option of 265/35/18 or 285/30/18. What do you guys think? Thanks,
Chris

What size are your fronts? What size (width) are your rear wheels?

I used 265/35-18 so2's and was absolutely 100% happy, in conjunction with both 215/40-17 and 225/35-17.

Dont buy 275/40-18's.


[This message has been edited by justin hall (edited 09 February 2002).]

 

[ck]

Thanks all for your responses. I ordered 265/35/18's . Thanks Justin. I saw the pics on your car and it looked good. Justin, didn't you jsut sell your car? I have 215/40/17 up front on 17x8 Volk GT-P's. The rears are 18x10. I will use them mostly for street with some possible track time. Icouldn't find 275/35/18 anywhere and I agree, that the 285 may be too big. From my many hours searching the archives, I came up with this: 265/35- optimum handling, lighter weight, faster acceleration, slightly stretched loo, less rim protection. 285/30- Heavier, more mass, slower, looks cool. I chose performance over looking cool. But I guess getting new rims/tires is just to look cool anyways, according to most people on the forums. =)

 

[sjs]

Originally posted by Prancing Horse:
Chris,

I don't know what type of aftermarket wheels you are running but if they are lightweight forged aluminum, then running a low profile such as a 30 will increase the possibility of bending a wheel.

Keep in mind that the 30 is only an aspect ratio and not the actual sidewall height. For example, a wide 30 can be taller than a narrow 50. In this case, the 285/30 is in fact shorter than a 265/35 by a little more than 1/4 inch.

 

[cojones]

Originally posted by Prancing Horse:
TheTire Rack has S-02s in 275/40/18

A 275-35-18 is fine... 275-40 MAY be too tall