Best all season tire for RX-8
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Best all season tire for RX-8
I am looking for suggestions as to the best all season tire for the RX-8. I live in southern New England and don't plan on driving the RX-8 much in the winter, but I need a tire that can get me home if I get caught in a little snow.
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I have BF Goodrich G-Force Super Sport A/S 245/18s on. The ride is comfortable. Their handling in rain is superb. They're way more quiet than the stockers. I paid about 155 each (about a year ago). The best tires I've ever used for my cars...
And also..I'm in Seattle....i've driven in light snow a few times last winter.....they did pretty well....!
And also..I'm in Seattle....i've driven in light snow a few times last winter.....they did pretty well....!
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I have Continental ContiExtremeContact in 245 40's and have been happy thus far. Rain traction is greatly increased, and dry traction is adequate. turn in is not as sharp, but my car's a DD not an Auto-x-er. I'll let you know about snow in Dec or January.
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I just purchased 4 AVID W4S - not mounting until fall-going to Lime Rock end of month for BMW CVCC driving school-will wear out stock Potenza's there. Once I have them mounted will let you know how they are.
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Goodyear Eagle F1
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=H
Or the new Eagle GT
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=H
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=H
Or the new Eagle GT
http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires....nSpeedRating=H
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depends how much you wanna spend. I have had the Conti Extreme contact on my lexus rwd GS400 and they were great (18" wheel - same size as Rx8.)
I have driven in the snow with them and at the least, you can get around or get home if you get caught in snow.
I have driven in the snow with them and at the least, you can get around or get home if you get caught in snow.
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Man I came here to look for some help too. But you are all throwing out too many options. I for some reason am enthralled by Hankook even though so many have said they hated them. Are they really bad? Honest answers, I just want to get good tires (most people I talk to say Pirelli tires or Michelins)
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The reason it seems like everyone has a different opinion on what is "best" is because there is no right/wrong answer. Tires are heavily application dependant.....so what is best for you will not be what is best for someone else. If you truly what to find what is best for you, and you want other's opinions on it......please provide some information about your application to help us.
Here are a couple areas to start:
-What is the intended use? (be as specific as possible, even if you think the information is not needed)
-How many miles do you expect from a set of tires?
-Driving style?
-What do you expect from a tire? (ride comfort, handling performance, handling feel, rain traction.....etc.)
-The list can go on and on, but I think you get the point.
PS: Congrats on bumping a 5 year old thread. It is better than starting a new one.......and no...I am not being sarcastic.
Here are a couple areas to start:
-What is the intended use? (be as specific as possible, even if you think the information is not needed)
-How many miles do you expect from a set of tires?
-Driving style?
-What do you expect from a tire? (ride comfort, handling performance, handling feel, rain traction.....etc.)
-The list can go on and on, but I think you get the point.
PS: Congrats on bumping a 5 year old thread. It is better than starting a new one.......and no...I am not being sarcastic.
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Man I came here to look for some help too. But you are all throwing out too many options. I for some reason am enthralled by Hankook even though so many have said they hated them. Are they really bad? Honest answers, I just want to get good tires (most people I talk to say Pirelli tires or Michelins)
I haven't tried Hankook. I'm predigest against Michelins from using them on other cars. And for what they did in F1 at Indianapolis 10 yrs ago.They now own BFG, so I won't be getting those either. Generals worked well on my (now ex)wife's Subaru.
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You didn't have to clarify sarcasm, runs through my family haha. But I've got 3 f1 and one eagle gt. (from previous owner he did heinous things to that beautiful car!) I think I'm gonna pioneer the new hankook tires. In price range and seem to have good test results on the QGTC or whatever the Acronym is.
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The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All Season is what i just got on my car. They are outstanding tires. Seriously consider these. I just found these reviews yesterday when i was trying to find a tread pic to show Jedi and they confirm what i have found myself already
Review: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season Tire Test - Motor Trend
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season Tire Review - Road & Track
Winding Road | Tire Tech: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
all from the same event but did i mention they come with a warranty. even in our sizes?
Review: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season Tire Test - Motor Trend
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season Tire Review - Road & Track
Winding Road | Tire Tech: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric All-Season
all from the same event but did i mention they come with a warranty. even in our sizes?
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I love my Continental Extreme Contact DWS. They work great in snow, rain or in the dry. I have driven them all over the United States in all kinds of weather conditions year round . Not quite as quick turn in as pure summer rubber, but excellent feel and surefooted And they are built to last, with a 50,000 mile tread warranty, and I can tell you after 15,000 miles on them, they will easily make 50,000 miles. They also come with a one year, 12,000 mile tire hazard warranty, unheard of in an extreme performance tire. And speed rated to 195 MPH, though no stock RX8 will ever see those speeds.
And they score at the top of ratings against competitors from Pirelli, Goodyear and Michelin.
And they score at the top of ratings against competitors from Pirelli, Goodyear and Michelin.
Last edited by gwilliams6; 05-01-2013 at 07:34 PM.
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40th anniversary Edition
I love my Continental Extreme Contact DWS. They work great in snow, rain or in the dry. I have driven them all over the United States in all kinds of weather conditions year round . Not quite as quick turn in as pure summer rubber, but excellent feel and surefooted And they are built to last, with a 50,000 mile tread warranty, and I can tell you after 15,000 miles on them, they will easily make 50,000 miles. They also come with a one year, 12,000 mile tire hazard warranty, unheard of in an extreme performance tire. And speed rated to 195 MPH, though no stock RX8 will ever see those speeds.
And they score at the top of ratings against competitors from Pirelli, Goodyear and Michelin.
And they score at the top of ratings against competitors from Pirelli, Goodyear and Michelin.