Got My Blizzacks
 

Couldn't find winter tires anywhere. I asked my dealer to help and they did! Apparently they contacted the people at Mazda that deal with tires and found me a set of four just in time for the snow to hit.

Horrah - a helpful dealer story!

What size?

I've had my LM-22's on for just over a week now and they are just great. Not much road noise and great traction so far. I opted for 17" rims and it has worked out just fine.

Silvercloud -where in Ohio are you? I'm in Cleveland and haven't seen many around.

I'm in Cincinnati - so far I've seen 3 on the road - and at least one in the parking garage at work. I've had the car since Aug. 24th.

silvercloud -
I'm in Cincinnati also. Maybe see you on the road sometime. :)

I also got some Blizzaks on 17" rims. The are working out well so far!

Velocity-
I may have spotted you on 275 in a heavy rain one day?

I have a silver 8.

what is a BLIZZACK?

Bridgestone Blizzak, their brand name for their winter tire lines. There are several models of Blizzak winter tires. The performance winter tire is the Blizzak LM-22 (good choice for RX-8), then there is the super mushy, horrible on dry pavement Blizzak WS-50 (not as good choice for any sports car, but still infinitely safer in winter conditions than the OEM tires), and a few others.

Regards,
Gordon

LM-22 seems to be a popular choice here in Ohio :)

oh nevermind then, I live in the Sunshine state, there is no such thing as winter tires here muahaha!