SO 2's

[s,one]

Because the search is not working what is the score with so2 tyres. Buggered one of my fronts I'm told I wont be able to get a replacement?. Does this mean I will have to change both front tyres or is there an equivelant.

Cheers

Steve

[gazzab]

You always need to change both tyres at once regardless of makes!
S02s were discontinued 3 yrs ago. But thre has been a trickle supply for a while.
You can look at other threads this week re tyres for a replacement. Toyos are popular.

[s,one]

gazzab said:

You always need to change both tyres at once regardless of makes! S02s were discontinued 3 yrs ago. But thre has been a trickle supply for a while. You can look at other threads this week re tyres for a replacement. Toyos are popular.

Point taken, problem is tyres have done less than 200 miles a brand new set alround, so i will be gutted to not have the same alround.

Steve

[BCA]

If you want to take a gamble and try some Falken FK4somethingsomethings - you'll find that a pair costs about the same as one single Bridgestone.

Worth a shot surely?? not tried them myself, but at £60 a corner, they may well replace our back toyos when they are gone - if they are rubbish we can always just burn them off on track

[gazzab]

Not sure how you have managed to get S02s with only 200 miles - surely they were sourced recently? Cant you use the same source?

[cerealsurfer]

I know this is not much help for your predicament right now but for the future...

I spoke to the Bridgestone product manager for europe at the Geneva Motorshow, he indicated that a true sucessor to the SO2-PP will be available soon. The tyre is bieng launched in Switzerland Q3 2005 and is not due to be launched in the UK until Q2/3 2006.

It will be available in the
225/35R18 and 255/35R18 sizes and with Y 186MPH rating on both. I did have the brochure at home (in Swiss dagnamit) but it was legit as they had a demo tyre on the stand to look at. (unfortunately did'nt twig on getting photo's... )

I'm almost certain it went as the RE080 but cannot verify this.

[Nickccc]

What sizes do you need?
and more importantly, where abouts are you,
I can still get them, I paid £160 for two Chimaera rears today.
Nick

[s,one]

gazzab said:

Not sure how you have managed to get S02s with only 200 miles - surely they were sourced recently? Cant you use the same source?

Car was in storage for about ten months and when I picked it up 2 weeks ago the colour banding was fresh on all the tyres. So I assume the previous owner put the tyres on and never drove it.

Nick I am in Studley Warwickshire I bought Toyos for my Griff last year got a good deal but would dearly like to stay with the S0'2s.

Cheers

Steve

[Nickccc]

Steve,
I have left the owners handbook in the car,
Give me the sizes you need, I can let you know by tommorrow on cost,
I am in Bedfordshire, so not that close. though don't mind getting them for you.
I am sure we could meet up somewhere between our respective locations.
Any excese for a drive.
Nick

[s,one]

Nickccc said:

Steve, I have left the owners handbook in the car, Give me the sizes you need, I can let you know by tommorrow on cost, I am in Bedfordshire, so not that close. though don't mind getting them for you. I am sure we could meet up somewhere between our respective locations. Any excese for a drive. Nick

Nick size I need is 235x40x17 hopefully I would like to buy just the one tyre if poss. Thanks for your help.

Cheers

Steve

[Nickccc]

It would seem that you chaps are correct. The SO2 has come to an end, Now known as,... quess.....Yes the SO3
Steve if you want one or more of these, I have been quoted £114.60. I have also been informed the SO3 has a new tread pattern, so looks likely you will need at least two, Sorry.
Nic,

[s,one]

Nick I have had a call from a local dealer who has quoted me £90 fitted for SO2's. Now I have gone to great lengths to confirm with him that it is an S02 I want and he is absoloutley adament that he can get hold of them for Monday.So thanks for your efforts and while I feel that I might be e:mailing you after Monday looking for tyres I have everything crossed in anticipation.

Cheers

Steve

[s,one]

Dealer turned out to be as good as his word although the price went upto £95 plus vat (fitted). So thanks for your efforts Nick anybody need any S02,s drop me a line and I will give the contact details.

Cheers

Steve