TIRE GUIDE
MY99 - MY03
Standard fit tyres on the S2000 were Bridgestone ES02JZ. Bridgestone developed these tyres specifically for the S2000 and Honda recommended that only these tyres be used on the car.
However, Bridgestone have discontinued the ES02JZ
Tyre Sizes are as follows:
Front 205/55/ R16 89W
Rear 225/50/ R16 92W
See here for more information and opinions on tyres Tyre Thread
Winter Tyres
If you encounter serious snow on a more than occasional basis, there is the option of proper winter tyres which work extremely well in the main. Here is a useful thread: Link
Tyre Pressures
Tyre pressures are crucial to the handling of the car, and it is recommended that they are checked regularly.
Standard pressures are 32psi.
Other tyres can be run up to 34psi or higher, to compensate for the softer tyre wall
MY04 -
The MY04 runs on Bridestone RE050s which are supposed to give improved wet weather performance.
On the front E050MZ 215/45/R17 87W
On the Rear E050MZ 245/40/R17 91W
Your Bridgestone RE050s will also have a number similar to the following... TO250, KO301 Ignore these numbers, they are internal build codes that do not make any difference to the tyre.
Punctures, Breakdowns and Towing
It is not recommended to use the space-saver wheel to replace a rear wheel. Apart from the obvious handling difficulties this could produce - especially in the wet - it can also cause damage to the LSD.
The space saver should be inflated to 60psi
Procedure for a rear puncture is:
1. remove front wheel
2. put on space saver
3. remove rear (flat) wheel
4. put front wheel on back axle
5. remove tool tray from boot and place in space left by the spare wheel
6. put damaged wheel in boot
If you are considering towing your S2000 - Don't. This can cause damage to the LSD.
If you have broken down and are at the mercy of the AA/RAC etc insist the car is transported on a flat-bed, which will handle the low ride height of the S2000.
Please take good care of your S2000, keep it by your side for long and enjoy it from the bottom of your heart. And share the quality and legacy of the S2000 with many friends so that the legend of the S2000 will continue for long