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There is a consensus on the mazdaforum.com site that the problem with premature tire wear on Mazda 5 is due to faulty alloy wheels. Here is one recent quote: Just had mine in for tire wear on it but I noticed a slight blip on the alloy when i was checking the tires. It seems to be round the center of the wheel where the mazda logo is. I noticed slight blips and mazda have taken some photos of it and I have a complete set of new alloys on order (which mazda are paying for) they said it was probably a fault in the manufacturing of the wheels so I just wanted to let you know of my problem in case there are anymore with this fault! |
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Replying to: txf23 (Jul 10, 2008 6:33 pm) |
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Replying to: castg1 (Nov 12, 2008 5:46 am) |
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| 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. | |
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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. |
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Replying to: wannahavmy5 (Jan 31, 2006 7:44 am) |
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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!
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Replying to: vicenac (Nov 20, 2009 10:58 am) 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 |
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Nov 21, 2009 6:40 am) 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. 
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Replying to: coolmazda5 (Nov 21, 2009 6:40 am) 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!
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