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768 messages, Last post on May 02, 2008 at 5:27 AM
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Replying to: moparbad (Feb 29, 2008 2:39 pm) I'm sure that there are other all-season tires that may be better and snow tires even better than that. However, my comment was only that I thought the tires were adequate based on my personal experience.
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Replying to: m6user (Mar 03, 2008 11:41 am) Do you have the OEM Michelin Pilot HX MXM4 tires? If you think I'm misrepresenting these tires in any way I suggest reading the horrible reviews contributed by other owners of this tire, I don't think it is the WORST tire I've ever driven in snow though others do, however, it is very poor. One of the reviews I particularly found interesting was where the owners were traveling in Chicago area during in snow and stopped and purchased new tires due to complete lack of confidence in the Michelins. My opinion is my opinion, however, having driven for over 20 years in snow and never had an accident I speak with some credibility. Right now I'm driving my truck until the potholes are under control.
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Replying to: moparbad (Mar 03, 2008 12:22 pm) If so many people aren't comfortable with the tires, I guess I have admit that they aren't adequate for the average driver.
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Replying to: m6user (Mar 03, 2008 5:12 pm) 
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Replying to: m6user (Mar 03, 2008 5:12 pm) I also learned to drive in rural area as I started driving at age 12 on the farm in Iowa. You certainly have more years on me and that counts for something. Sounds like the hatch will not be offered in 2009 for the new 6, that is a shame as it is the best 6.
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Replying to: moparbad (Mar 03, 2008 6:11 pm) Speaking of time on the farm. I spent a lot of my youth abusing the heck out of old black 57 Chevy PU in the cornfields right after harvest when the ground was hard and dry. Would love to have that PU today.
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Replying to: m6user (Mar 03, 2008 7:55 pm) Since our roads are plowed, I'm not willing to deal with the hassle of switching to snow tires, but when I do need new tires I'll be looking for something a bit more all-season-ish. There was no way I was going to buy the OEM tires at $200 each, anyway.
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Mar 04, 2008 5:25 am) I know they handle real sporty and everything but why does Mazda use such an expensive tire when, IMO, the vast majority of people that buy the 6 would probably be happier with something, as you say, more all-seasonish?
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Replying to: m6user (Mar 04, 2008 9:18 am) Mazda uses an expensive tire for us, but not expensive for them. Michelin has a history of supplying tires to car manufacturers for a VERY low rate, which actually benefits Michelin in the long run. Not only do they get their name brand as OEM equipment for a car, but most consumers (not all, but most) mistakenly think that they need the EXACT make and model tire as replacements (which isn't the case 95% of the time). So consumers pay the close-to-$200 PER TIRE replacements (for the Mazda6) without even thinking, while there are plenty of alternative all-season tires that start, stop, and steer better, are quieter, and have a longer treadlife and a more comfortable ride for HALF the price (if that).
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Mar 04, 2008 9:50 am)
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