Winter Tires What do I get
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Winter Tires What do I get
I am wondering what I should get for winter tires, what brand, should I go with a 18" rim or a 17".
When I bought my RX 8 I thought I could park it for the winter.......but I can't I'm going to have to take it for the odd cruise this winter there is just no way I could stand not driving it for 5 months.
When I bought my RX 8 I thought I could park it for the winter.......but I can't I'm going to have to take it for the odd cruise this winter there is just no way I could stand not driving it for 5 months.
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We had a recent post like this.
Start by reading here: https://www.rx8club.com/canada-forum-35/winter-tires-what-size-best-185693/
And for a brand, I always personally go with Nokian if the pocket book can handle. Can't go wrong with them.
Start by reading here: https://www.rx8club.com/canada-forum-35/winter-tires-what-size-best-185693/
And for a brand, I always personally go with Nokian if the pocket book can handle. Can't go wrong with them.
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We should have asked where you live first. If you're further north (assuming you're from Canada since you post in the Canada section) you may be allowed a studded tire.
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I am wondering what I should get for winter tires, what brand, should I go with a 18" rim or a 17".
When I bought my RX 8 I thought I could park it for the winter.......but I can't I'm going to have to take it for the odd cruise this winter there is just no way I could stand not driving it for 5 months.
When I bought my RX 8 I thought I could park it for the winter.......but I can't I'm going to have to take it for the odd cruise this winter there is just no way I could stand not driving it for 5 months.
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I just got my Rx-8 last friday, I have some winter tires and rims that should fit from my previous car - Seeing how beautiful the car is I was tempted to store it and find another way around in the snow. Glad to hear it survives winters well and is drivable =)
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I just want to take it out for the odd cruise on a cold clear day, when the roads are clear, but I still want the best for tires, as you never know when you may hit a patch of Ice.
It would be for Alberta winters
It would be for Alberta winters
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Nokian is probably the best there is for winter tires, but they're the most expensive. I believe when I was looking at winter tires this year, for 225/45/18 was about $350 a tire.
The dealerships sell Michelin X-Ice and Bridgestone Blizzaks (at least in Lethbridge) and can usually give a small discount. They saved me $40 a tire on my X-Ice.
But like everyone else will probably tell you: Blizzak, X-Ice, or Nokian are your best bets for winter tires. Keep them thiner (215/50) and do 17's if you can.
The dealerships sell Michelin X-Ice and Bridgestone Blizzaks (at least in Lethbridge) and can usually give a small discount. They saved me $40 a tire on my X-Ice.
But like everyone else will probably tell you: Blizzak, X-Ice, or Nokian are your best bets for winter tires. Keep them thiner (215/50) and do 17's if you can.
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Nokian is probably the best there is for winter tires, but they're the most expensive. I believe when I was looking at winter tires this year, for 225/45/18 was about $350 a tire.
The dealerships sell Michelin X-Ice and Bridgestone Blizzaks (at least in Lethbridge) and can usually give a small discount. They saved me $40 a tire on my X-Ice.
But like everyone else will probably tell you: Blizzak, X-Ice, or Nokian are your best bets for winter tires. Keep them thiner (215/50) and do 17's if you can.
The dealerships sell Michelin X-Ice and Bridgestone Blizzaks (at least in Lethbridge) and can usually give a small discount. They saved me $40 a tire on my X-Ice.
But like everyone else will probably tell you: Blizzak, X-Ice, or Nokian are your best bets for winter tires. Keep them thiner (215/50) and do 17's if you can.
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