TIRE HELP from someone smarter than me!

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lestat13

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• Sep 7, 2008

• #1

Alright, so my issue is after driving in the rain the other day, I know I can't go snow on these tires. While looking for a set of used wheels with winter tires I came across some bronze tenzo r type m wheels.... and they are pretty cheap cause 2 are stripped to be repainted, which I can finish or go pc....

anyway, back on topic. If I buy a set of winter tires for my stock wheels, can my factory tires fit on a 18x8 tenzo r wheel? and for cheaper tires on the 18x7.5, drop the sizewall one size and bump it one size wider?

thanks guys, need this help quick so I can decide and snatch these up!

 

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GoFast

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2010 Flyin' Carpet

• Sep 7, 2008

• #2

the factory tires can fit on the 18x8 but it will stretch it a bit. as far as wanting to go wider but shorter on the winter i would advise against that. you actually want narrower in the winter. it allows the tires to cut through the snow/rain instead of floating on top of it.

 

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mr_mazda329

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97 Mazda Miata; 09 CWP Mazdaspeed 3

• Sep 7, 2008

• #3

Gofast is right. You want something that will cut into the snow. Skinny/taller.

 

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micronesia

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• Sep 7, 2008

• #4

I'm going to need to do something for the upcoming winter as well. I'm considering get a set of 4 wheels with all seasons...

 

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MS3Jon

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2008 Mazdaspeed3 GT

• Sep 7, 2008

• #5

I was planning on grabbing a set of winter tires in about three weeks when I get my bonus. I'm a little torn between the Bridgestone Blizzak's, and the Michelin X-Ice's. Anyone have any experience with either?

 

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mr_mazda329

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97 Mazda Miata; 09 CWP Mazdaspeed 3

• Sep 7, 2008

• #6

Blizzaks are very nice for snowy conditions. A lot of miata guys use them. Best if paired up with some steelies.

 

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FrequentFlyer

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2008 CWP Mazdaspeed3

• Sep 7, 2008

• #7

A performance winter tire is a must if it snows alot where you live. Something like Blizzak LM-22's or Pirreli Sottozero's. Unfortunately, 18" snows are damn expensive. They're twice as expensive as 16" snows. I bought a set of Blizzaks mounted on some cheap "Fox 5" alloys from Tirerack a few years ago for my S2000. I had my S2000 in Grand Forks, ND for a while. I saw snow in May there. (argh) Fortunately I kept them after I got rid of the S200 and what do ya know? They'll fit the MS3! They'll probably look stupid in 16", but I really don't care. The wheels were $99 each and I paid about a grand for the whole sha-bang shipped to my door. 18's on the other hand are going to be nearly a grand just for the tires.

 

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SwampAss

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2007 Mazdaspeed3

• Sep 7, 2008

• #8

I put my stock 215/45s on an 8 inch wide wheel and they didn't really stretch that far. looked fine. rode fine.

 

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micronesia

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• Sep 8, 2008

• #9

Will all seasons be acceptable for long island winter weather?

 

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2008 CWP Mazdaspeed3

• Sep 8, 2008

• #10

micronesia said:

Will all seasons be acceptable for long island winter weather?

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All seasons aren't really worth it IMO. They're not great in the dry, not great in the rain and not great in the snow. They're kinda a Jack of all trades, master of none tire. If it gets cold, but doesn't snow a lot where you live, you could get by with them, but if you plan on doing any type of commuting in bad weather, you'd be better off with a performance snow tire like an Blizzak LM-22. As soon as it hits freezing temps, throw on the snows and don't even worry about a all season tire. Just remember when it starts getting cold, the summer tire performance is going to deteriorate.