Winter Tires
10-09-2006, 11:43 AM
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I did. There are a few other options, but it looks like people think the Dunlops are the best. I was just wondering if anyone thought there was something better. I had an accident last winter because of the snow ( I was driving literally 6 mph), and I just want to make sure that doesnt happen again.
10-09-2006, 12:15 PM
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I got a set of Blizzaks for my Z. From my research, I would go with either the Winter Sport M3 or the Blizzaks. I also found that Dunlop is coming out with a new winter tire this year, the 3D something or another. I would check those out too.
10-09-2006, 12:47 PM
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there's already hundreds of threads dedicated to the dunlop M3's in the right forum... the wheels and tires forum. try searching next time.
that being said, ive heard great things about the M3's and am buying myself a set of them for this winter
that being said, ive heard great things about the M3's and am buying myself a set of them for this winter
10-10-2006, 12:01 PM
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Originally Posted by G Rover
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10-10-2006, 03:33 PM
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get a beater for the same price as winters and save the 8, they don't deserve to be left in the snow. You save on insurance and gas over the winter, she's ready for you in the spring.
10-10-2006, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by vapourit
get a beater for the same price as winters and save the 8, they don't deserve to be left in the snow. You save on insurance and gas over the winter, she's ready for you in the spring.
10-10-2006, 06:27 PM
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I got a set of Blizzaks for my Z. From my research, I would go with either the Winter Sport M3 or the Blizzaks. I also found that Dunlop is coming out with a new winter tire this year, the 3D something or another. I would check those out too.
10-11-2006, 05:44 PM
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If you want a good performance on snow, Nokian RSi, Bridgestone Blizzak WS-50, and Michellin X-Ice seem to be good. I believe these come in the size for RX-8. If studded is ok in your state, Nokian Hakkapelliitta 4 (this is what I got) is supposed to be the best one with the size for RX-8.
10-11-2006, 05:57 PM
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Beater is still a good option. Bought a 94 civic with 89K on it a year and a half ago. Runs great and very good gas milage. Paid 2K for it but saves the chance of the 8 getting hurt. Oh, and the babes you get driving around in a 94 civic, priceless
10-11-2006, 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by scottmhr1
Beater is still a good option. Bought a 94 civic with 89K on it a year and a half ago. Runs great and very good gas milage. Paid 2K for it but saves the chance of the 8 getting hurt. Oh, and the babes you get driving around in a 94 civic, priceless
"This is a 94 Honda, HOW DARE YOU??"
10-23-2006, 05:18 PM
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I am looking at Toyo Garit KX, which I am told are comparable to the Dunlop M3, but supposedly Toyo makes a somewhat "softer" tire. I do have Toyo snow tires on my Grand Caravan ES, and the performance is amazing. Last winter I was broadsided while driving my former van on Michelin-X tires, and they saved my life (really).
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