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#75 of 130 Re: tires? [kw_da] by athenasius Jan 29, 2007 (1:21 pm)
Replying to: kw_da (Oct 05, 2006 8:33 am) Nitrogen molecules are larger this makes it harder for them to escape. The Oxygen and moister and other gases are many more times easier to be released from the tire. If you check your tire pressure every week (which few do) then what you put in your tire is of little concern. The issue comes in when the tired pressure decreases as this will affect tire ware and gas mileage.
#76 of 130 max tire size by caliaghi Jan 31, 2007 (6:28 pm)
Hi everybody! I have a Mazda5 GT and I would like to know if I can change the regular size with 215/50/17...Thanks in advance. Replies to this message: athenasius (Jan 31, 2007 11:40 pm)
#77 of 130 Re: max tire size [caliaghi] by athenasius Jan 31, 2007 (11:40 pm)
Replying to: caliaghi (Jan 31, 2007 6:28 pm) I am sure that you can put on the wider tires. It will affect several things though - all due to the larger tire. 1. the speedometer will be out (you will be going faster that your dash says) 2. It will take more torque to get the wheels going - but the revs will be lowered on the highway. 3. the wider the tire that farther it takes the water to be expelled in the rain (more chance of hydroplaning - this is of course based on like tread based tires). 4. you will have more traction in the dry weather as you will have a larger footprint on the ground. 5. the car will sit higher...well that is my 2 cents hehe. I will go for wider tires myself after my 17" ones are burnt off. as the front is so light there is very limited traction with the toyo crap tires. lol
#78 of 130 max tire size by caliaghi Feb 01, 2007 (12:24 am)
thanks athenasius, much appreciate the info....what tire do you intend to put on? and yes, Toyo tires are really junk. Replies to this message: athenasius (Mar 09, 2007 12:04 am)
#79 of 130 New Tires by vinnyfast Feb 07, 2007 (7:22 pm)
I'm thinking of getting a set of Hankook tires to replace the Toyo's I currently have before next winter. I'm sure by then I'll have around 50,000km. I currently have 36,000km and the Toyo's aren't gripping like they use to when brand new. Currently, they are 205/50-17, but would like to go to 225/45-17. This will keep the same diameter but should give better handling if not a slight loss in ride quality. HAs anyone else changed to a different tire size similiar to this? Would really like to know if it makes a difference, thanks!
#80 of 130 Re: max tire size [caliaghi] by athenasius Mar 09, 2007 (12:04 am)
Replying to: caliaghi (Feb 01, 2007 12:24 am) Sorry Caliaghi, As i have winter tires I will not have to replace my toyo crap for a bit. Next spring i will start to look into it. For a starter I would make sure the tire had great sips(as the front end is lighter that the rear. Winter tire: For anyone interested these are my winter tires. I have never been stuck and have been in snow well above the door sills. They are great on the highway and in town. I went down to 16" as the increase sidewall increase winter tire traction. http://www.nokiantyres.com/passengercars_product_en?product=610499&name=NOKIAN+H- AKKAPELIITTA+RSi
#81 of 130 Premature tire wear anyone? by truckasaurus Jul 11, 2007 (2:56 pm)
I was reading a UK web site www.whatcar.co.uk. Some folks in the reader review section were saying that the UK version of the 5 has been giving problems with premature tire wear (tyres in UK speak). We have 12000 miles on our 5 after 2 years and the tires look fine and are wearing evenly. anyone seeing anything like this? Replies to this message: raceymom (Aug 07, 2007 9:25 am) jojodancer69 (Sep 30, 2008 9:57 am)
#82 of 130 The Lown Down on Vibrations, Tires, and Balancing by industryexpert Jul 11, 2007 (6:28 pm)
I would like to help clear the air and provide an understandable explanation about tire balancing, Road Force, etc.....   After reading through some archived messages, I feel disheartened about all the misinformation that has been conveyed to consumers.   My name should let you know- I am an ASE certified auto technician that now works much closer to the tire and wheel industry in a very unique way that I promise can help you understand what is going on with your vehicle and why certain remedies work sometimes, and why some work all the time.   My goal is to help anyone better understand what they can do to eleviate their own frustrations by making sure the job gets done right the first time.   Fire away!!!   My apologies in advance for barging in on this posting- I am a new user and can not find where to post a new message- any help would be appreciated. Replies to this message: capriracer (Jul 12, 2007 4:41 am)
#83 of 130 Re: The Lown Down on Vibrations, Tires, and Balancing [industryexpert] by capriracer Jul 12, 2007 (4:41 am)
Replying to: industryexpert (Jul 11, 2007 6:28 pm) Industryexpert:   Try posting on the forum "Tires, Tires, Tires"   But I should warn you, there are some fairly knowledgeable folks that post there, so you better have your act together.
#84 of 130 15" Wheels by dr_who Jul 12, 2007 (6:46 pm)
I think the 50 series tires on the Mazda5 are silly (and expensive!). Has anyone tried a set of 15" rims with something like 205 65 15 tires? Should be roughly the same diameter, but tire life is likely to be longer, and tire cost is likely to be much less. Replies to this message: riproy (Jul 13, 2007 7:47 am)

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