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#121 of 130 Re: [castg1] by jonnychap Apr 10, 2009 (3:46 pm)
Replying to: castg1 (Nov 12, 2008 5:46 am) I've got an '06 that I bought 3 years ago to the day. About 1 year ago I noticed that road noise had gotten extremely loud over a short period of time (~28K mi). When I took it in for servicing and a brake job, the mechs recommended I get new tires b/c the insides of the Toyos were almost completely worn while the outside had plenty of tread left. I also noticed that the rear tires angle inward (wheel camber), which would explain why the inside of the tires are wearing faster. I just replaced the Toyos with Potenza 019's (what a difference!), but I don't want the same thing to happen again. The tire place did what they could to adjust the camber, but there is still an angle. Did you have issues with the camber not being straight up & down? Looking for any insight or suggestions.
#122 of 130 WTB stock 17" alloy wheels for 06-09 Mazda5 by vg33e power Apr 28, 2009 (2:12 pm)
Looking for a nice set of stock OEM 17" alloy wheels from any year Mazda5. Anyone who is looking to get rid of their stock wheels, please let me know. Local preferred but depending on shipping charges out of state may work.
#123 of 130 Tires mounted inside out by petesmazda5 Jun 12, 2009 (8:21 pm)
Hi All: My dealer installed new dealer recommended Goodyear RS-A tires on my Mazda5 Aug 08 at the outrageous price of $185 each + weights, valves, and labour. Now at just under 37,000KM's the tires are almost bald. My driving is 90% highway. The other day I had the brakes serviced and the mechanic showed me that on the outside of the tire is a notice on the sidewall that says "this side inward", the inside says"this side outside". So all this time the tires have been installed inside-out.   Could this be why the tire is recessed past the rim on the outside, the tires are almost bald, and the outside of the tire is rounded? I run 34PSI as indicated in the manual.   Ideas anyone? Thanks in advance for your help.
#124 of 130 Re: Tire Sizes [wannahavmy5] by nlhjacob Aug 03, 2009 (7:16 pm)
Replying to: wannahavmy5 (Jan 31, 2006 7:44 am) WOW!! That is a lot of information! Unfortunately , I don't think I understand. Please, just tell me in English :o) ... I have an 06 Mazda5 w/ 205/50/17 tires/rims. I do not like the low profile tires and want to change the whole set-up. Can I put 205/55/16's on or 205/60/17 or ... what do you suggest? Thank you!!
#125 of 130 scratched rims by vicenac Nov 20, 2009 (10:58 am)
Hi all,   Unfortunately I hit a curb when merging at 50-60 MPH. Both right wheels got scratched. The alignment is a tad out of whack, which means something got bent. The description of the part (wheel rim) says “painted aluminum”. Can it be polished and painted? Who does this kind of job, a body shop? A new rim is $170 (US). Is it worth fixing? Thank you! Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Nov 21, 2009 6:40 am) vicenac (Nov 21, 2009 9:50 pm) vicenac (Nov 23, 2009 6:03 pm) coolmazda5 (Nov 24, 2009 11:49 am) and 1 more...
#126 of 130 Re: scratched rims [vicenac] by coolmazda5 Nov 21, 2009 (6:40 am)
Replying to: vicenac (Nov 20, 2009 10:58 am) It is possible to repaint them but before that check that the wheels are not bent in any way. If they are, chances are new ones will be needed, there is no way around. The tire shop can tell.   Here is a repair guide I found sometime ago, or any decent car paint shop can do the job: http://bmwtips.com/tipsntricks/wheel-repair/wheel-scuff-repair.htm Replies to this message: vicenac (Nov 21, 2009 9:50 pm) vicenac (Nov 23, 2009 6:03 pm) coolmazda5 (Nov 24, 2009 11:49 am) vicenac (Nov 24, 2009 2:21 pm)
#127 of 130 Re: scratched rims [coolmazda5] by vicenac Nov 21, 2009 (9:50 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Nov 21, 2009 6:40 am) Thanks a lot! Weird thing.... the wheel did not get bent. I expected a flat tire right away and I was paying, and still am, attention for vibration or some kind of wobbling. Nothing. However, I have to sadly report that probably the lower control arm got bent. So I am puzzled, as I would expect the wheel to get bent out of shape, before something else does.
#128 of 130 Re: scratched rims [coolmazda5] by vicenac Nov 23, 2009 (6:03 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Nov 21, 2009 6:40 am) Oh Brother! Nothing got bent. I took the car to a body shop and asked to lift it up to check for whatever is bent. Instead they lifted with a jack and began to wonder and told me that the whole suspension has to be changed, lower arm, tie rod end, strut and knuckle. About 2000. I should let the insurance talk to them directly. They'll take care of it. A mechanic told me that IF everything needs to be changed it's going to be close to 1000. I lifted my car on two jacks and inspected it myself. Nothing is bent! SOB's! The sub frame is mounted on rubber bushings and it shifted slightly. It is also coming back. I can't believe the dishonesty of these guys! Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (Nov 24, 2009 11:49 am) vicenac (Nov 24, 2009 2:21 pm)
#129 of 130 Re: scratched rims [vicenac] by coolmazda5 Nov 24, 2009 (11:49 am)
Replying to: vicenac (Nov 23, 2009 6:03 pm) One of the things I like the most is how precise the steering wheel is and how much feedback you get, so if there is something bad you would feel it right away. Good to know it was not a major thing but now, those bushings may start squeaking soon though (just kidding) Replies to this message: vicenac (Nov 24, 2009 2:21 pm)
#130 of 130 Re: scratched rims [coolmazda5] by vicenac Nov 24, 2009 (2:21 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (Nov 24, 2009 11:49 am) LOL, yeah, I bought my 5 fully expecting that it will start squeaking. Why wait, right? The steering is a little too responsive for me on the freeway. I find that just a few degrees of turning the wheel, the car behaves as expected. A little more produces an unexpected sharp response. It feels like it's going to jump in the other lane. That was at least my first impression. I am getting used to it. The best test for steering problems is turning in a parking structure with shiny floors. Most of them have floors like that to make it easy to clean and repel oil stains. You'll see that most used cars (old) will squeal when turning in tight radius. Both my new Mazdas did not (I used to lease a CX-7). I just realized that I parked this morning in such a situation and it was quiet. Hurray!

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