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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 06:52 AM
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Winter Tires?

hey guys i just bought an rx8 in the bergen new jersey area
do u think winter tires are necessary or are all seasons good enough?
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 08:27 AM
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I would say All Seasons are plenty good enough for Jersey. However they are a performance compromise vs. Summer tires, so you may still want to consider dedicated rims/snows for Winter. 17" steels to save cost and provide for taller sidewalls/slimmer tires typical.

btw: although unusual, the Ft Monmouth area got zero accumulated snowfall last season.
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 09:24 AM
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thanks for the quick reply
do u know where i can pick up cheap steels?
like cheap cheap cheap
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Smallest size wheel you would want is 17", of which steelies are hard to come by. You're better off getting a used set of nice wheels.
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 11:27 AM
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where in bergen?.....there is a local weekly meet on tuesday nights at the starbucks on 17N by lowes.....just to let you know....as for winters its a better idea than all seasons.....trust me on this...there is also a big meet tomorrow at bear mtn that you might want to attend....
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 11:41 AM
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haha invited already?
i dunno man i dont even know anyone
in the near future though :]
it would be awesome to meet up with some fellow rx8-ers
so snows it is i guess

also i live near old tappan area
if anyone lives around here thatll be awesome

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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 12:29 PM
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I live in Hillsdale, right by old tappan.

Where exactly are you?

O and I will be getting blizzaks for the winter. I had problems going anywhere in my all seasons (toyo proxes 4). I suggest you do the same if you plan on driving places during the winter.
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Old Oct 11, 2008 | 05:03 PM
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you dont need to know any one.....we are all cool so no worries
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 06:46 AM
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haha ill try my best to get out
after my first day of driving the 8
i realized how bad the rx8 eats my gas hahaa
i live in harrington park
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Old Oct 12, 2008 | 07:01 AM
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wait till your hard on her and have to check the oil
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