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I currently own a 2002 wrx and am contemplating leasing a RX-8. Can anyone please advise how the mazda handles in snow (with winter tires)
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Originally posted by smapdi636
Can anyone please advise how the mazda handles in snow (with winter tires)
Any replies would be appreciated
Can anyone please advise how the mazda handles in snow (with winter tires)
Any replies would be appreciated
To get you started, here's one long thread on this subject: First test of RX-8 in snow - it's great!
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Gordon
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Hello,
I live in Switzerland, and have to drive on snow for almost 6 months per year. The best tyres I found are the Pirelli Winter snow sport 240. They have a V rate speed allowing you to drive till 240kph (150mph), and they have an incredible grip on both wet and dry roads that lets you think you have summer tyres. On snow, they are as good as any others very good winter tyres!
As for the rest, the Rx-8 has a very good balance + a torsen differential which is the best we can imagine in these hard conditions. Anyway, it will never allow you to follow a WRX, but it's very good!
NTTY
I live in Switzerland, and have to drive on snow for almost 6 months per year. The best tyres I found are the Pirelli Winter snow sport 240. They have a V rate speed allowing you to drive till 240kph (150mph), and they have an incredible grip on both wet and dry roads that lets you think you have summer tyres. On snow, they are as good as any others very good winter tyres!
As for the rest, the Rx-8 has a very good balance + a torsen differential which is the best we can imagine in these hard conditions. Anyway, it will never allow you to follow a WRX, but it's very good!
NTTY
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