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#3795 of 4340 Front tire problem--any ideas? by greggo Sep 15, 2004 (5:45 pm)
Hi folks, I have a 96 M with Nitto tires on it. Noticed front passenger side was leaking a little, and when I took it in they would not fix due to condition of tire: it is cupped on the inside, looks like someone took an ice cream scooper "scooped out" the inside tread edge all the way around, about an inch or so. You can see steel belt threads here and there. Coincidentally, I notice a squeaky sound at time from that wheel. The alignment seems great-what gives? Problem with struts? This car has 98K miles on it. Thanks for any help, Greg
#3796 of 4340 by locke2c Sep 15, 2004 (5:54 pm)
cupping is a toe problem. put the car on the rack and you'll find that the alignment is actually not great, though it might seem as if it isn't pulling to either side.   ~c Replies to this message: greggo (Sep 16, 2004 4:05 pm)
#3797 of 4340 Re: [locke2c] by greggo Sep 16, 2004 (4:05 pm)
Replying to: locke2c (Sep 15, 2004 5:54 pm) Thanks, and here's an update: the cupping on closer exam is only a portion of the tire, like a crescent shape-not necessarily all the way around--A tire place said it is definitely a "broken steel belt", and needs replaced. If thats the case, I guess its better than suspension probs--but I will have the alignment checked anyway, especially if considering new tires. Maybe put the new tires on the back and move the old Nittos up to the front. Steel belts break often? Maybe get another opinion...
#3798 of 4340 by locke2c Sep 16, 2004 (4:38 pm)
they're 100% correct that it needs replaced, but I'm not sure about the belt idea. perhaps that's right too but I'd get the alignment checked.   nitto is not a very good brand of tire. belts do not often break in any quality brand of tire though unless you hit something.   ~c
#3799 of 4340 by Mr_Shiftright HOST Sep 17, 2004 (9:58 am)
Bad shocks will also cause cupping.
#3800 of 4340 am i crazy? by narenji Sep 17, 2004 (1:51 pm)
1 year ago: I have Subaru wrx wagon, wife has Mazda 6i, 5 spd (bought brand new June 03) Right now: Wife wanted Odyssey, got her a used one. I still have wrx, and of course the mazda 6.   I really want a convertible (have always wanted one). I want to trade in the 6i for a miata w/ sport suspension package. The 6i is on a 0% for 60 mos, and they have miata for 0% same term. i'll have negative equity, but i can do 1000-1500 to pay for neg equity... i've drive miatas, and they're a blast.
#3801 of 4340 i say wait a little longer by the_big_h Sep 17, 2004 (2:14 pm)
and see if there will be any more incentives coming from Mazda.   you missed their September incentives, they had $3000 rebate on Mazdaspeed Miatas!
#3802 of 4340 by narenji Sep 17, 2004 (2:38 pm)
but isnt 0% better than getting 3000 cash back? the edmunds calculator says the only way it's worth taking the cash is if they offer 5000 cash back... i wasnt looking at the mazdaspeed miata... it's nice, but i've already got a turbo charged car. i need a good daily driver... the wrx is a weekend car only (super stiff jdm sti spec c suspension, azenis, loud exhaust, catless) Replies to this message: kymike (Sep 17, 2004 3:01 pm)
#3803 of 4340 Re: [narenji] by kymike Sep 17, 2004 (3:01 pm)
Replying to: narenji (Sep 17, 2004 2:38 pm) You are "usually" better off taking the cash (when it is available) and getting a low-interest loan at a bank or credit union. With the 2005's starting to show up, you shold be able to get a good deal on a 2004, even if there is no current rebate in place. I would guess at least $2000 off sticker, which should cover your negative equity. I would be happy with a deal that got me out the door like that.
#3804 of 4340 yeah by the_big_h Sep 17, 2004 (3:03 pm)
they should be clearing out the 2004's at or around invoice (at least that's what people on the other Miata forum is saying... I'm waiting for '05s)

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