Virgin 8 in snow
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Virgin 8 in snow
I'm actually just dealing with my first winter in the 8 this year. I'm not a stranger to RWD in the snow, but i went out for work this morning and lost control twice. Thankfully noone was hurt and the second time pulled a 180 on the street. I hen decide to head home. I'm to assume that I'm going to need snow tires now on the 8. Are any of you NJ/PA use to the 8 in snow and can you offer any good places online to get tires for a fair price or some advice on driving this car in the snow? Thanks ahead of time.
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Well at least you got home safely...
but really, do you ever read anything on this forum?
Try the winter tire stickies.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/its-time-start-thinking-about-using-snow-tires-again-129101/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/snow-45401/
Please get some winters on soon and stay safe.
From a previous post
www.tirerack.com has some guidelines for you.
I run 17" x 7" cheap alloys with 225-50-17 Ice Bears
Try to get 215-55-17 because in winter the narrower tires are better.
but really, do you ever read anything on this forum?
Try the winter tire stickies.
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/its-time-start-thinking-about-using-snow-tires-again-129101/
https://www.rx8club.com/series-i-wheels-tires-brakes-suspension-55/snow-45401/
Please get some winters on soon and stay safe.
From a previous post
www.tirerack.com has some guidelines for you.
I run 17" x 7" cheap alloys with 225-50-17 Ice Bears
Try to get 215-55-17 because in winter the narrower tires are better.
Last edited by DarkBrew; 12-02-2007 at 07:59 PM.
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OEM tires can't handle the cold. The 2 most popular "snow" tires seem to be the Blizzak (not sure which version) and the Dunlop WinterSport M3 (which I have & they're awesome)
Find some other way to work the next day or 2 or you'll likely have similar scares. The local stores probably price match any offer you find online (+/- shipping), so find a good price online (tirerack.com, discounttiredirect.com, etc) and then see if a local shop has the tire in stock so you don't have to wait a few more days for shipping.
There's great info in the "stickies" - make it a point to at least browse each subforum and check out what info has stickie threads.
Find some other way to work the next day or 2 or you'll likely have similar scares. The local stores probably price match any offer you find online (+/- shipping), so find a good price online (tirerack.com, discounttiredirect.com, etc) and then see if a local shop has the tire in stock so you don't have to wait a few more days for shipping.
There's great info in the "stickies" - make it a point to at least browse each subforum and check out what info has stickie threads.
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I just got my 8 yesterday and ordered a set of winter tires from tire rack. I got the 18's since I plan to use the OEM wheels for snow tires and will most likely get another set of wheels for summer tires.
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