TIM WRX

I've just bought a 1999WRX which I must say is fantastic, but it needs 4 tyres. I've ordered Bridgestone S02's but am no expert. Does anyone know if that's a good choice?

RichS

TIM WRX

It seems to be a popular choice.

I've bought a set of S02's as well, though they're not on the car yet (they're standing in my kitchen ( - don't ask!))

I'll probably get them fitted this weekend/early next week.

I'll post again with first impressions though IIRC they take a few miles to bed in.

Rich

TonyBurns

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Tim, i take it we are talking 215/40/17??? best thing ive ever done to my scoob (my00) but they do take some running in, too much pressure in the tyres too will give you oversteer, am currently running 32 front and 30 rear, very good in the wet thou lots of fun to be had!

Tony

HunterB

I'm currently on my 5th set of S-02s - 2 sets of 205/50VR16s on my previous Legacy 4CAM; 3 sets of 215/45ZR17s on my current Legacy RS. I get between 16k and 20k miles per set, dependent on the number of track days(!), and I think they're excellent. You'll not be disappointed, but be prepared to run them in for anything up to 1000 miles before they reach peak performance.

Brian

Mac's Power

Whats the going rate for a set of SO2's? In 16" and 17"

Thanks

Paul.

GaryC

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[This message has been edited by GaryC (edited 08 January 2001).]

GaryC

16" c£100/tyre fully incl
17" c£125/tyre fully incl

But go to the wrong place and you'll see £200, and even £250 per corner

JasonHook

Gary
I need a set of tyres probably SO2's where did you manage to get the best price?
Jason

simo

Jason,

try Mark @ Tyres Northampton, he will always try for the best price for you.

simon

Andy Tang

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Gary may be it's being down south, but when I got a screw in one of my tyre walls, the prices I got weren't that cheap!!

Every where within 15 miles wanted £150 for a 17" tyre. The cheapest I found was Micheldever when they quoted £135.

I guess a better price can be had when buying four tyres rather than one!!

I think Sunil and Danny Fisher were boasting some incredibly cheap prices!!??!

Andy

Chris L

Andy

You must have misread that - it's just Sunil and Danny boasting. Full stop.

Regarding Tim's original post - SO2s do seem the way to go - hopefully have a set on my car very soon.

Chris

GaryC

<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by JasonHook:
<B>Gary
I need a set of tyres probably SO2's where did you manage to get the best price?
Jason[/quote]

Pemberton, Jim Jefferies, Elite, Northampton...quite a few - you just have to haggle

RichS

Okay.

I've done about 60 miles on the new S02's I had fitted on Saturday.

They seem to have transformed the car!

- Much less tramlining (though I have a question about this which I will put in a separate thread '16" OEM tyre tramlining')
- Car seems to be far more settled at any speed.
- Quieter
- Much more grip/less understeer (though I understand they won't be fully run in for another few hundred miles.)

Rich

Andy Tang

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Been offered a one off deal for 17" Bridgeston SO2's, £99.99+VAT each!!

Is this a good price or can someone better this???

I can't say who it is as this is 'my' price!!!

Andy

Dave T-S

Grab em quick.......if it's kosher

Andy Tang

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<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:<HR>Originally posted by Andy Tang:
<B>Been offered a one off deal for 17" Bridgeston SO2's, £99.99+VAT each!![/quote]

Dave they can't be kosher, as they're Bridgeston, and not Bridgestones!!!

Yes they are prefectly legal! Someone owned someone a favour, and I get a good deal!!!

Thanks
Andy

Scooby Doc

Bridgestone SO2 - not only does it look so good that Rich keeps them in his kitchen but they are the stickiest things this side of.....treacle

Go for it. You know you want them

Martin

Fizz

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I am running 16 inch S02's on my MY98. I got through two sets of standard RE010, the first 10,000 the second 7000. These are only half worn and have done 9000! The transformation was increadable. The wet weather handling especially. I think they are wearing less because they spend less time sliding sideways!!!

TopCat

I have a set of tyres: SO2's x4 , 215 40 17's, have done 3k miles on them, I have a new set of wheels and tyres hence the sale. could meet half way if you buy a pint and I am based in West London close to A40/M40, M1, M25, A1 etc

1 = ok, but inner wall of tyre is bold due to a tracking prob.
2= v-good
3= v-good
4= v-good

Let me know quick, what you guys will pay and no tricks. MAKE AN OFFER, A GOOD 1 you know the prices brand new and they are well worn in. SOLD!!!
07007 100 005


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Andy-D

Get yourself down to Tyres Northampton ASAP!

They had a new big pile of them waiting for some lucky people while I was there on Saturday. They'll give you a good price and know thier onions from thier RE010s.

Can't go wrong really if you can mange the journey to them from 'down south'.