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#1 of 7 Mazda 6 - Snow tires by mkaslam Nov 23, 2006 (9:14 am)
Okay we all know the 215-50-17s are expensive snow tires. My friend recommended I should put 205-50-17 as they are 200$ cheaper. Any suggestions? My only concern is safety. Replies to this message: mz6greyghost (Nov 23, 2006 6:17 pm)
#2 of 7 Re: Mazda 6 - Snow tires [mkaslam] by mz6greyghost Nov 23, 2006 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: mkaslam (Nov 23, 2006 9:14 am) With the stock 17x7 wheels, the tires will be too narrow for the wheels themselves. This will cause the tires to wear unevenly and will pose a safety factor. As a matter of fact, the stock size isn't the ideal width tire for the wheel. The 225s are better fits actually...   If $$$$ is an issue, may I suggest buying a set of 16" steel wheels and the 205-60/16 tires? They are the stock tire size for the 16" wheels, and are much less expensive than the 17". A set of steelies (or used wheels) can be found without much $$$$ as well.
#3 of 7 2006 Mazda 6GT Pirelli Tires Cupping? by bedelste Aug 02, 2007 (7:10 pm)
Took my 2006 Mazda 6GT to my independent mechanic in Cleveland, Ohio, this week for a 10,000-mile check up. Got a lube, oil, filter change and a tire rotation. Mechanic reported this week my 18" Pirelli tires, rotated first at 5,000 miles, are cupping. Says it could be a suspension problem, or a tire problem. With the car's mileage so low, he suspects its not the suspension (he didn't notice any problems with the struts).   Anyone else experienced this problem? Did it turn out to be a tire problem or a suspension problem? What was the outcome? Replies to this message: vessadini (Aug 07, 2007 10:30 am) moparbad (Oct 30, 2007 12:07 pm)
#4 of 7 Re: 2006 Mazda 6GT Pirelli Tires Cupping? [bedelste] by vessadini Aug 07, 2007 (10:30 am)
Replying to: bedelste (Aug 02, 2007 7:10 pm) It actually is the suspension even tho there is technically nothing wrong with it. Go here http://forum.mazda6club.com/index.php?showtopic=72653 for a pretty good description. There is a lot of other good info there as well.
#5 of 7 Cupping Re: 2006 Mazda 6GT Pirelli Tires Cupping? [bedelste] by moparbad Oct 30, 2007 (12:07 pm)
Replying to: bedelste (Aug 02, 2007 7:10 pm) I have cupping at 10,000 miles on Michelin 17" tires on my 07 i GT. Dealer blamed low tire pressure. Pressure was at 30 psi and the weather had just changed 30 degrees F lower temp. from when I checked the pressure the week before.   Tire pressure is NOT the cause.
#6 of 7 changing out tires by holly2bloom Oct 29, 2009 (4:59 am)
hi all, i have a 2008 m6 and need to change out the tires for the season, question is, is this something that my mechanically-talented boyfriend can do? any advice on disconnecting the fancy braking system before taking off the tires? thanks for your time. Holly Replies to this message: mz6greyghost (Oct 29, 2009 6:51 am)
#7 of 7 Re: changing out tires [holly2bloom] by mz6greyghost Oct 29, 2009 (6:51 am)
Replying to: holly2bloom (Oct 29, 2009 4:59 am) If you're going to put on winter (or new) tires on the existing rims, you should be fine. Different tires on the same rims will not affect the TPMS or ABS systems in any way.   If you're putting on BOTH different rims and tires, you have three choices: 1. You can swap the TPMS sensors from the old rims to the new, then mount the tires and install back on the car. 2. Install new TPMS sensors on the new rims. But then the car has to be taken to a dealer to program the TPMS system with the new sensors, or: 3. You can install the new rims/tires without the TPMS sensors. The only disadvantage is that the TPMS light will flash for the first 30 seconds after you start the car, then stay lit. This happens every time you drive the car, until the original rims are re-installed. Doing this does NOT affect the ABS, or any other system on the car besides the TPMS.   Hope this helps.

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