You are here: Forums Vans & Minivans Mazda Mazda5 Mazda5 Tires & Wheels

Mazda5 Tires & Wheels

130 messages,  Last post on Nov 24, 2009 at 2:21 PM

You are in the Mazda Mazda5 Forum. Your Host is Karens

What is this discussion about? Mazda MAZDA5, Tires, Wheels, Wagon

Messages Page 12 of 14 1 ... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

#105 of 130 225/45/17 on Stock Rims by agstafford Feb 23, 2008 (9:02 pm)
Has anyone actually put the plus-zero 225/45/17's on the stock rims. I am considering doing this, but I am concerned about the tires hitting the fenders.   I just bought my 5 used, and the previous owner obviously bashed a few curbs and I would like to avoid doing more damage to the rims.
#106 of 130 re snow tires by athenasius Mar 04, 2008 (6:20 am)
I went down to 16" rims for my winter tires. I have used the Nokian Hakkapeliitta RSi for 3 years now (Auto bought july 2005). they still have loads of tread I put then on my self so they only go on just before the first snow storm and off in the spring. I love the tires the OEM toyo tires are crap in good weather. I have been through many a snow storm with my hakka's I have never been stuck once. One great thing is that you can visually see how much tread is still on them with see the link. The also have one of the lowest rolling resistance ratings at only .9. this means you will get about 6% better gas mileage at 90km/h for a size 16 inch tire as compared to its next closest rival. So all around you get a fantastic tire that gets better gas milage (saves money and more environmentally better lesser co2) http://www.nokiantyres.com/release?id=10442824. I am a bit anal about picking stuff and at the time they were the best 'value' tire out their for my needs. They may not be the cheapest but for the few dollars more when you are skidding into on coming trafic with the family screaming i bet you will think hmm maybe i should have paid the extra $100 for the good ones lol
#107 of 130 OEM tire concerns by 01le May 06, 2008 (6:53 am)
Though I just bought my Mazda5 a few days ago, as I was cleaning the wheels today I noticed that A LOT of balancing weights were needed to get these OEM Toyo tires balanced. Two of the wheels have 12 weights each and the other two wheels have 8 - 10 each. I am looking to replace them already because of safety fears. I found a highly rated tire on discounttire.com called Yokohoma Yk520. It has a factory limited tread wear warranty of 60,000 miles. It is priced at $129.00 per tire for the 205/50/17 size. And after reading more about sidewall issues with the oem Toyo's I am not even going to think twice about spending $700.00 for quality tires and peace of mind. Replies to this message: coolmazda5 (May 06, 2008 8:16 am) athenasius (May 06, 2008 5:55 pm)
#108 of 130 Re: OEM tire concerns [01le] by coolmazda5 May 06, 2008 (8:16 am)
Replying to: 01le (May 06, 2008 6:53 am) I agree, the OEM tires are not the best, but very few cars come with good OEM tires if we really think about it. I understand your concerns but IMO it will depend where you live. I own an 06 and an 08, and both are still using the OEMs.We get eventual rain and snow here but I've found that they are not thaaaaaat bad, especially compared to many cars I've rented for work. If weather is not a critical factor I would keep them but suggest to rotate on every service, and keep a close eye on PSIs. My tires are wearing evenly and they keep the PSI numbers extremely well. I have had no need to do balancing nor alignment.   Regardless, I'm so looking forward for them to wear down to change them Replies to this message: athenasius (May 06, 2008 5:55 pm)
#109 of 130 Re: OEM tire concerns [coolmazda5] by athenasius May 06, 2008 (5:55 pm)
Replying to: coolmazda5 (May 06, 2008 8:16 am) I agree with some of what coolmazda5 says and I also have my original tires and they are not that bad. I do not use them in winter as we get enough snow days to warrant winter tires. Do not cross rotate the tires i.e. keep the tires on the same side of the vehicle that way the tires inner workings are always stretched the same way (i.e. if you put a front passenger tire on the front drivers side the tire is actually spinning the opposite way now and dramatically affects the inner bands in side the tire. As for the number of weights it is not always the tire or the rim that needs the weights many tire guys just want to get the job done and figure ruffley(on the first spin) where they go then re-spin it to get it more accurate - an experienced balancer is usually much better at this, also many of the newer machines are auto stop and say where to put them - all I am saying is that are many reasons for a lot of weights) I balance my tires once a year just before I change the winters to the normal (all season). I of course when these run out will not get all season tires as I have the winters already. I blame a lot of the issues of the tires on the dealerships - they honestly do not care as they are not warranteed and so if they go they just say buy new ones. I have seen many of the dealers just drop the tires on to the ground and as we all know the rims protrude outside the rubber and aluminum does not bend it cracks and chips. You are not likely to see any issues for years if this has been done. The dealer do not care which side the tires go on either. I like coolmazda5 watch my air pressure. I personally keep the pressure up a bit for the gas mileage. But I feel for the $5 cost of balancing the tires is worth it for me. Make sure you read the reviews on the tires before buying and yes when you have to buy tires the cost of the tires is usually related to the amount of safety.
#110 of 130 Plus size tires. by 01le May 10, 2008 (2:10 pm)
I just found out that tire size 215/50/17 is a proper fitment alternative to the oem 205/50/17. Has anyone installed the 215/50/17, if so what are the pros and cons? It seems that with a slight increase in shoulder height may give a bit more comfort in the ride department. But I worry that fuel economy and power would decrease noticeably because of the bigger size. There is a better selection of tire brand models in the 215/50/17 size (i.e. Cooper tire offers an extra 2 model choices in that size). Replies to this message: athenasius (May 12, 2008 9:12 am)
#111 of 130 Re: Plus size tires. [01le] by athenasius May 12, 2008 (9:12 am)
Replying to: 01le (May 10, 2008 2:10 pm) you would loose on the low end power as the tire would have farther to turn from the center of the hub but as the car is very nippy at take off I would not think that would be too bad. you will get better highway mileage as the tires go farther per turn off the tire.
#112 of 130 Potenza 019 by txf23 Jul 10, 2008 (6:33 pm)
I installed a Bridgestone Potenza 019 tires with the same spec as replacing the original Toyo's. What a difference! I drive my Mazda5 for only one day with the new tires and is a great pleasure compared with the Toyo. Replies to this message: athenasius (Jul 11, 2008 7:45 am) Mazda5Md (Dec 04, 2008 3:06 pm)
#113 of 130 Re: Potenza 019 [txf23] by athenasius Jul 11, 2008 (7:45 am)
Replying to: txf23 (Jul 10, 2008 6:33 pm) How are they different? softer? harder? no wheel spin at green lights. more sporty or more comfort? And how much were they an where etc.
#114 of 130 Re: Premature tire wear anyone? [raceymom] by jojodancer69 Sep 30, 2008 (9:57 am)
Replying to: raceymom (Aug 07, 2007 9:25 am) Hi,   I have the exact same problem here in Houston texas and the Mazda dealer keeps telling me this is normal and that there were no recalls. Do you have more details on the recall so that I may present my case.?

Messages Page 12 of 14 1 ... 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 Prev Next Last

Go To Msg # Search This Discussion

You are here: Forums Vans & Minivans Mazda Mazda5 Mazda5 Tires & Wheels