Towing an AT RX8?
07-10-2006, 07:25 PM
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As far as I know, the 8 needs a flatbed truck when it needs to be taken to the garage. I've never heard of anyone towing their 8 with a tow dolly but I assume the same rules apply. Search about towing and you may come up with your answer. Hope that helps.
07-10-2006, 08:34 PM
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When I moved from Chicago to Orlando I rented one of Uhaul's flatbed trailers to bring my Nissan Altima with me, didn't have the 8 yet.I've done this just about every time that I have moved,which has been quite frequent over the last few years. I've heard some horror stories from folks using just the dollies. If your moving it a very short distance then it might be ok, if not then I would strongly suggest you pay a few extra bucks and just get the full trailer instead or hire a flatbed to move it for you.
07-16-2006, 06:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RX8babe
Used to work for Mazda roadside, we flatbed all rx-8's, AT or not.
why would it matter if its an AT or MT hahahah
The other mazda rep i talked to said that if they tow the rx-8 with a dolley tow it bends the front suspension! which I could understand, but he said never ever tow it on anything else, but the flatbed, and to make sure you tell the towing company or mazda roadside (which they should already know) that you need to have a flatbed!
07-17-2006, 02:19 AM
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If the rep is properly trained they should know to tell the towing company to bring out a flatbed and a good towing company will also not tow it on anything else bc they will be held liable for any damage.
07-24-2006, 06:21 AM
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I had my 8 towed but not on a flatbed. It was the kind of tow truck that had to rolled my back tires over some kind of plate that had 2 wheels under each wheel in the back of my 8. Think that did any kind of harm?
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