Winter is coming
#17
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We just had some participations of Lexus RCF owners in the Facebook group. And two gave inputs about their winter tires.
One Ohio driver, using Pirelli Sottozeros in the normal stock sizes. Reporting a very well grip and an issue-less driving since two years of using them.
Another member, from Sweden, gave no informations about size but recommending the Nokia Hakka 8.
One Ohio driver, using Pirelli Sottozeros in the normal stock sizes. Reporting a very well grip and an issue-less driving since two years of using them.
Another member, from Sweden, gave no informations about size but recommending the Nokia Hakka 8.
#18
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I also used the specs of the Lexus RCF tires and entered them in a swiss tire portal. 255/35/19 Those are the recommended tires for this fitment :
End note over 4.0
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Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
Toyo Snowprox S954
Uniroyal MS Plus 77
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Continental Conti-Winter Contact TS830P
Nokian WR A4
Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero S2
Pirelli Winter Sottozero S3
End Note under 4.0
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Dunlop Sp Winter Sport 3D
Hankook Winter I-Cept Evo2 W320
Nankang SV2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
End Note under 3.0
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Minerva
Snow Dragoons
Shine Baka
... and othersThose are naturally only recommandations of some portal. So I can't say to you what will be the best choice, but it could be hint in the right direction. But please, feal free to compare with my advice above, about "tires used by specific brands in their developement. This could be a good step in the right direction.
End note over 4.0
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Michelin Pilot Alpin PA4
Toyo Snowprox S954
Uniroyal MS Plus 77
Vredestein Wintrac Xtreme S
Continental Conti-Winter Contact TS830P
Nokian WR A4
Pirelli Winter 240 Sottozero S2
Pirelli Winter Sottozero S3
End Note under 4.0
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Dunlop Sp Winter Sport 3D
Hankook Winter I-Cept Evo2 W320
Nankang SV2
Bridgestone Blizzak LM001
End Note under 3.0
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Minerva
Snow Dragoons
Shine Baka
... and othersThose are naturally only recommandations of some portal. So I can't say to you what will be the best choice, but it could be hint in the right direction. But please, feal free to compare with my advice above, about "tires used by specific brands in their developement. This could be a good step in the right direction.
Last edited by Benoit; 10-02-18 at 12:40 AM.
#19
Driver School Candidate
I have a set of 245/40-19 Michelin X-Ice XI3 tires on satin gray Niche Misano wheels off my RC-F for sale. They were awesome in snow & ice, look great, and are super easy to clean. PM me for info and pics if you're interested.
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GunnyFitz (11-14-18)
#21
Mine sleeps all winter. Like Rolla said, it's just not fun on winter tires..... although my Infiniti G37s 6MT was. Once you got rid of the summer tires in staggered sizes and put on 18in square, the thing wanted to play. Worse for WOT acceleration, but better in terms of nimble movements and moving through the corner with some throttle adjustment. It was so good that I kept the 18s on eventually.
#22
Instructor
Anyone with questions about PPF and Ceramic Coating can fire them to me. Just had a Full PPF and Ceramic Coating done on my 2017 because I want it to last as long as the Engine does! Like many of you above, mine will also hibernate thru the tough winter we are about to have here - since last year was mild I expect a brutal one ahead. I wont be taking mine out after the first Road Treatment they do (Actual Salt or that Chemical Liquid they lay down from trucks) I will say one thing for sure...the car just appears so much better looking AFTER having these done! Not sure which action makes this happen, but investing in PPF is invaluable! The Ceramic Coating is just icing on the cake (No pun)
Anyway, if you havnt seen it yet.....https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...xperience.html
Anyway, if you havnt seen it yet.....https://www.clublexus.com/forums/rc-...xperience.html
#24
i just picked up a RCF a month ago and will be driving it all winter in canada. I put some Kumho wintercraft wp72 on for winter, not the best tire but i got a great deal on them so i couldn't pass it up. Plus i don't travel far daily maybe 15-20km a day for work. We got dumped yesterday with 5 inches of snow and i didn't have any issues in normal mode with snow mode on.
#25
Lexus Test Driver
Mine sleeps all winter. Like Rolla said, it's just not fun on winter tires..... although my Infiniti G37s 6MT was. Once you got rid of the summer tires in staggered sizes and put on 18in square, the thing wanted to play. Worse for WOT acceleration, but better in terms of nimble movements and moving through the corner with some throttle adjustment. It was so good that I kept the 18s on eventually.
Last edited by 05RollaXRS; 11-16-18 at 02:41 PM.
#26
We just had some participations of Lexus RCF owners in the Facebook group. And two gave inputs about their winter tires.
One Ohio driver, using Pirelli Sottozeros in the normal stock sizes. Reporting a very well grip and an issue-less driving since two years of using them.
Another member, from Sweden, gave no informations about size but recommending the Nokia Hakka 8.
One Ohio driver, using Pirelli Sottozeros in the normal stock sizes. Reporting a very well grip and an issue-less driving since two years of using them.
Another member, from Sweden, gave no informations about size but recommending the Nokia Hakka 8.
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05RollaXRS (11-24-18)
#29
Driver School Candidate