Category: Tires for Vehicles
1993 Mazda Rx 7 Tires
1994 Mazda Rx 7 Tires
1995 Mazda Rx 7 Tires
Mazda Rx 8 Tires
In the late 70s, the Mazda RX-7 shook up the automotive world as the first rotary-powered sports car. The RX-8, introduced in 2003, was the RX-7’s successor; it was a sporty 2+2 that was available in Sport, Touring, Grand Touring, and R3 trim levels. Later versions of the RX-8 were strong performers, with 238 hp and a choice of several drivetrain options. Drivers and the automotive press loved the handling of the RX-8 thanks to its low polar moment of inertia and near-even 50-50 weight distribution. For model year 2008, a 40th anniversary RX-8 was offered with Bilstein shocks, an aerodynamics package, urethane foam injected front frame cross-member for improved steering feedback, blue-light fog lamps, and custom wheels. The model’s mid-cycle refresh in 2008 incorporated improved engine oiling and frame modifications that boosted rigidity and handling. Unfortunately, the RX-8 was discontinued in 2012, partly due to the rotary engine being unable to meet European emissions standards.
Here at FORTLUFT, we’ve gone through and rounded up some of the best tire options for your Mazda RX-8, including UHP, all-season, and winter tires, then ranked them in Best-Great-Good form according to SimpleScore. Ready? Let’s go in for a closer look:
1. Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate: Best Ultra-High-Performance tire
When it comes to UHP tires, the Goodyear Eagle Exhilarate is one of our favorites, a tire that truly delivers jaw-dropping performance. The Eagle Exhilarate is designed with a five-rib asymmetric tread pattern and wide circumferential grooves that evacuate water from the tire’s contact patch to resist hydroplaning, as well as a high-silica tread formulation that boosts wet-weather grip and long wear. The tread also incorporates sipes and lateral-angled grooves for slippery conditions, enough for a SimpleScore of 9.9 for traction. Cornering, braking distances, and steering response are all top-notch as well, owing to reinforced shoulders, a stiff tread face that resists inerti
2004 Mazda Rx 8 Tires
(4-Speed Automatic)
225-45R18 91W
Bridgestone Potenza RE040
(6-Speed Manual)
2005 Mazda Rx 8 Tires
(4-Speed Automatic)
225-45R18 91W
Bridgestone Potenza RE040
(6-Speed Manual)
Shinka
2006 Mazda Rx 8 Tires
(6-Speed Automatic)
225-45R18 91W
Dunlop SP Sport 8090
(6-Speed Manual)
2007 Mazda Rx 8 Tires
Touring
225-45R18 91W
Dunlop SP Sport 8090
Grand Touring
Sport M-T
Sport A-T