Are there going to many winter RX-8 drivers this year?
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I just recently moved to Germany with my 8 and am looking for snow tires right now. I saw the Blizzaks recommended in this thread and also read the winter thread, which mentioned getting steel wheels. Are the steel wheels necessary with snow tires? I'm from Florida, so I've never had this concern before. :[
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I just recently moved to Germany with my 8 and am looking for snow tires right now. I saw the Blizzaks recommended in this thread and also read the winter thread, which mentioned getting steel wheels. Are the steel wheels necessary with snow tires? I'm from Florida, so I've never had this concern before. :[
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I don't mind driving it either and it can get to be pretty sporty out there with a good snow storm.
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First winter with my 8. I have a set of winter wheels/tires for it (shameless plug: have an extra set for sale in classifieds) and unless I can find a killer deal on a reliable beater, I'll likely be driving the 8...and praying for a very mild winter.
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Likely just sticking with the stock wheels then. It's going to be an experience, since all the roads here are windy and up and down hills.. Does the 8 handle well in snow?
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Quick question regarding this topic. Like most, this will be my first winter in the 8 as well. Getting blizzaks and im gna buy my buddy's g35 rims . One question though, where do you guys redline in the winter ? Or is it okay not to redline for a whole season ? Searched but nothing came up regarding redlining.
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This will be my first REAL winter with my 8. Moved from Florida to New Jersey. No snow tires...I'm gonna run on my Yokohama All-Seasons. It should be interesting.
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No snowdriving experience + allseasons + driving in a snowstorm in jersey = gameover
allseasons are not recommended. I tried it for 1 week than got winter tires. I have 14 years of driving in the snow in my old turbo ford ranger and tt 94 rx7 and 1 in the 8 and driving with allseasons in a sport car is dangerous.
No snowdriving experience + allseasons + driving in a snowstorm in jersey = gameover
allseasons are not recommended. I tried it for 1 week than got winter tires. I have 14 years of driving in the snow in my old turbo ford ranger and tt 94 rx7 and 1 in the 8 and driving with allseasons in a sport car is dangerous.
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No snowdriving experience + allseasons + driving in a snowstorm in jersey = gameover
allseasons are not recommended. I tried it for 1 week than got winter tires. I have 14 years of driving in the snow in my old turbo ford ranger and tt 94 rx7 and 1 in the 8 and driving with allseasons in a sport car is dangerous.
No snowdriving experience + allseasons + driving in a snowstorm in jersey = gameover
allseasons are not recommended. I tried it for 1 week than got winter tires. I have 14 years of driving in the snow in my old turbo ford ranger and tt 94 rx7 and 1 in the 8 and driving with allseasons in a sport car is dangerous.