BPauto

WOW!! That's a snug fit LOL. It looks great though. I used to live in Denver, Colorado where we would have at least one massive blizzard every year. I ran some Bridgestone Blizzak winter tires on my car and it was a complete night and day difference. If you can find fitment for some Blizzaks, I'd highly suggest them. Good luck and post up some photos once you get the tires mounted!!

Eis

This is a little off topic. Does your Land Rover give you more problems than the cost of the vehicle? I know there is a lot of stigma. I am thinking of getting a LR for a winter vehicle because of their resale value, but I don't want to pay $6,000 annually to keep it running.

4everkidd

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Depends on the Blizzak model, but thanks for the insight. The LM25 & LM32 were possibly the worst winter tire's i have ever run.

The WS80 on the GF's GLK are deadly

I'm looking forward to giving the Hakkapaliitta 8 studded a go; they have unreal reviews.

BPauto

Ohh, those looks amazing. Yes, I should have specified the type of Blizzak. Sorry about that. Give us a review once you try out those Hakkapaliitta's! Winter is just around the corner so I'm eager to hear how they work out for you! Good luck!

Carnevino

Volks for a winter set up...... Brother, I LIKE YOUR STYLE !!! Most baller winter set up I've seen.....and I've seen a lot!

AKA5

What are you guys running?

What brand/type wheels, staggered? ( Nothing shows up on tirerack when searching under RC-F) what size tires are you running. I would like to keep it square setup, but don't want to Sacrifice too much handling. ( I live in dc so are winters aren't that bad, so I don't really need that hardcore of a setup)

Would you recommend 245/265?

Thanks

EGLIDE

I went with Michelin AS in oem sizes.

AKA5

thinking about going 265/35/19 square set up, thoughts?

TigerAC3

I'm going with 245/40/19. A smaller width can provide better traction in the snow.

toystry

Realistically will different tires make any real difference on a RWD car? I remember my old Mercedes sucked in the snow, regardless what tires it had. I don't typically live in snowy areas which is why I'm asking.

4everkidd

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Dedicated winter tires make a WORLD of difference.

All seasons are ****, summers are **** and performance winters are **** in deep snow or on ice. A true winter tire is the only way to go.

AKA5

PSS in the winter are a death wish. Not worth the risk at all. The car wont be amazing in the snow, but with winter tires on you wont be sliding all over the road.

toystry

We only get snow a couple times (2-3" on average). Hate to buy tires for that few snow days so I'm probably just gonna have to break out my topless jeep and freeze on those days I guess.

TigerAC3

Already this year have had temps in the 30s. PSS in those temps are already scary, even on dry pavement.

F1nALMSfan

I am going to be running a 255 19" square setup of Blizzaks, same tires I had purchased last year for the TT RS. As stated above, PPS on this car, even in the cold can be very difficult to handle, with loss of traction happening very quickly until the tires get some heat in them.

I am guessing the RC F will be very similar in nature to the ISF. With proper snow tires, the ISF was just fine for snow driving. I have 90 miles a day worth of driving, and in the three winters I had in the ISF, it never let me down. Smart driving and snow tires work wonders.

That being said, it can also come down to the car's setup and how it puts power to the ground. Last fall I got caught out in some snow with the TT RS which was still wearing the PSS. I made it home in 2" of snow, for 45 miles with little to no issue. I definitely don't recommend doing so with the RC F.