Cdn Cat

I just purchaced 2007 RX-8 and now need to buy some winter tires ASAP before the snow flies. If any one knows of a set of tires c/w rims used out there please let me know.
Also, any information on what tires come highly recommended would be greatly appreciated.
I'm located in the Hamilton area and may even consider going over the border for them. It sounds like from reading on this forum that even with the duty it's way cheaper than buying them in Ontario. I'm just afraid that it's getting late to be buying tires and I remember the problems people had last year getting winter snows.

threesac

I used Toyo Observe KX Garit's and I loved them! They were 225/50/17.

www.tirerack.com is a great place to buy.
and
www.1010tires.com is a great place to read reviews on tires...

Hope that helps!

Cdn Cat

Thanks threesac! The guys at work told me about tirerack.com and by chance I found 1010tires.com this morning. I will have to go back and check out what they say about the Toyo's you mentioned. My car has Bridgstone Potenzas 225/45/18, probably the factory tire since there is only 11,00km on the car. I have only owned the car for 9 days and am loving it so far. I just wish that winter wasn't right around the corner. I notice in your post you were commenting in the past tense....you not driving an RX-8 any more or just not for the winter?

threesac

You are right with the past tense. I'll have my car for about another 2 weeks. I just bought a new Camaro (in July) and it's due to arrive sometime after Nov 2. D

Trip

Hey Cdn,

If you're willing to drive up to Ottawa, I've got a set of Avalanche X-Tremes on steel wheels that have only seen one season of use. I'd estimate only a few thousand KM on them, actually(only live 10k from work). They're 225/55/R17's and they did really well in snow and slush. If you're coming up here, I'll let you have them for $400.

Thumper3322

Blizzaks WS-60 best of da best! Would have sold you mine, but already sold. Welcome to the club!

TheWulf

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I highly recommend Nokian Hakkapeliitta R for winter tires. They dig through everything, grip like crazy and last forever. I've never had a tire quite like this. I own 3 sets, the first of which I bought 4 seasons ago, and they still look brand new. You won't regret it.

hackdss

Wulf how much do these nokians go for I got 225 winter tires on my 17 inch rim i wonder if I can fit 215 or 205's

Methanoxide

X2.

I've personally ran the Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi for 2 winters on my old MX-3, AMAZING tire. What sold me on these tires was when I went to rally & rallycross events most of the rally guys had these tires on their daily drivers... Enough said.

But I can remember these tire being EXPENSIVE for a 14" tire when I got them for my old MX-3. I couldn't imagine what a 17" or even an 18" would be...

Cdn Cat

Trip....that's the problem...the trip to buy your tires. First of all I am going to have to borrow a friends vehicle to pick up what ever set of tires I end up buying, or make 2 trips in my 8. I already asked if I could borrow the SUV to drive to Ottawa and was told "uh....no"
So looks like I might have to pass. Great deal, I just wish it were closer to home. Thanks.

Cdn Cat

Thumper3322 - Thanks for the welcome

I'm starting to feel the pressure...winter is a comin...decisions....decisions....

Cdn Cat

Well I checked for prices on the Nokian Hakkapeliitta and you have to call to get a price....so this leads me to believe they might be $$$$$....ya think?

viperman

Did you get my pm? Haven't heard back from you.