S2 Tyres

[Steve J]

Anyone know the spec for the rear Bridgestone Potenza tyres for an S2.

 

Are they 225/45/R17?

 

Also what code do I need to specify to ensure I get the correct Lotus tyres.

 

Cheers

[snowman]

You've got the size right Steve.. From the Lotus manual you need to check for " DOT **** DCK ****" on the tyre wall..

 

Cheers

Waz

[Steve J]

Cheers Snowman

[Simon G]

Steve the new Bridgestones on the 111R have a higher speed rating and DOT code, can't remember what it is, so you may not get DCK's anymore, just a thought.

[Steve J]

Are the Bridgestone's the only choice for the S2?

 

Any better (cost effective/grippier) ones?

 

I should think that Bridgestone's on the front and another make on the rear wouldn't cause handling difficulties.

 

I just don't like having only one option on tyres.

 

Cheers

[Simon G]

Don't mix tyres on the Elise. I am runnimg Toyo Proxes T1-S at the moment, so far very impressed. 185's up front help with the understeer, cost me £260 for a set of 4 (same price as 2 rear Bridgestones) from mytyres. Wet grip is excellent, better than Bridgestones.

 

Worth a go for the money.

[GCCK]

A lot of S2 owners rave about Dunlop SP9000's. Also available in the 185 section up front, still fits the standard wheel.

[a7esk]

The Lotus Elise fitment has actually changed recently for RE040BZ 90V to a RE040BZ 90W. If you ask your tyre supplier to purchase the tyres under our IPC (Individual Product Code) 78343, this will uniquely identify the correct fitment. I hope this helps eddie

[Scott_Mac]

Take it you work for Bridgestone then!?

 

At the Bedford day Walshy mentioned that unless you have uprated suspension the 185 fronts aren't a good idea as it can cause problems under braking due to the increased grip.... obviously being a Heterosexual S1 owner I am not totally sure how applicable this is, but it may be worth further investigation before commititng.

[a7esk]

No i dont work for bridgestone but i know a man that does? very help full Andy Daniels

Bridgestone UK Ltd

Technical Co-ordinator

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