NJ-Philly-DE: Winter Tires ?
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NJ-Philly-DE: Winter Tires ?
For all those that have winter tires/rims - when do you plan on switching to them? I was thinking the end of this month, because I can remember Thanksgivings with snow on the ground.
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They are sitting in my garage waiting for the first forecast of freezing rain / snow. If that doesn’t happen soon I will wait till it hits freezing during daylight hours.
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I'm putting on my winter tires tomorrow actually, you want to put them on when it starts getting cold regularly, 'cause the low temperatures cause the stock tires to lose traction very quickly. That's why they're "winter" tires, and not just "snow tires" - you will see an improvement in traction in the cold even if it hasn't snowed.
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I guess my biggest concern is putting them on too early and then running the car in 50+ degree weather. I did that last year with my Integra. It didn't ruin the tires or anything, but I wonder how much life I shaved off of the tires. I guess I'll never know 'cause I trade it for the 8.
At least I got a wheel/tire package so I can change them if I wake up and there's snow or ice or something. I'm probably going to wait until next week.
At least I got a wheel/tire package so I can change them if I wake up and there's snow or ice or something. I'm probably going to wait until next week.
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Does anyone have pics of their 8 with 17 inch wheels and snow tires on it? I was going to get Mille Miglia Action wheels and Blizzak tires and was concerned how the smaller wheel and higher profile tires would look on the 8.
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Does anyone have pics of their 8 with 17 inch wheels and snow tires on it? I was going to get Mille Miglia Action wheels and Blizzak tires and was concerned how the smaller wheel and higher profile tires would look on the 8.
https://www.rx8club.com/showthread.p...2&page=1&pp=15
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Hey Bay - how is middlesex county treating ya'. It has been a while since I have been up there, will be driving through on Christmas.
Maybe I'll get to see those wheels at an upcoming RX-8 Tri-State Club meet.
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Maybe I'll get to see those wheels at an upcoming RX-8 Tri-State Club meet.
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I tried my winter tires last night, I can tell how heavy they are immediately! Drove to Atlantic City in the rain, and had awesome traction. While everyone was going 50, I had a cool 75. It will be fun this year in the snow!
Wayne
BTW - I have a 235/45/18 Dunlop M3 setup with stock rims
Wayne
BTW - I have a 235/45/18 Dunlop M3 setup with stock rims
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