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#426 of 435 Re: DO NOT BUY A MAZDA 3!!!!! [mazda_sux1] by jwilli1

Nov 04, 2012 (11:53 am)

Replying to: mazda_sux1 (Apr 18, 2012 1:25 pm)
Couldn't agree more. Have 2012 Mazda3 with 15,000miles and was just informed that he original Yokohama ties have to be replaced. Yokohama will give a 50% discount if the tires are replaced with Yokohamas at $199 per tire excluding labor at the dealership. The dealership will replace the four tires with a different tire for about $500 plus labor. Was never informed that the original tires were "performance" tires. Somehow I don't think that we should be solely responsible for the cost. Other than the tire problem I love my Mazda!

#427 of 435 Re: DO NOT BUY A MAZDA 3!!!!! [jwilli1] by autonomous

Nov 04, 2012 (3:59 pm)

Replying to: jwilli1 (Nov 04, 2012 11:53 am)
2012 Mazda3 with 15,000miles and was just informed that he original Yokohama ties have to be replaced.
What model of Yokahama tires?
 
Do you know their speed rating (e.g. V-rated)?
 
What's wrong with the tires? Does the problem affect all four tires?
 
How many times were the tires rotated?

#428 of 435 Re: DO NOT BUY A MAZDA 3!!!!! [jwilli1] by jpvansmith

Nov 05, 2012 (2:50 am)

Replying to: jwilli1 (Nov 04, 2012 11:53 am)
Not sure why you would not expect performance tires on a performance oriented car. They warn you in all of their marketing that they lean towards performance. If that is not enough...
 
Many reviews of cars mention which tires come with the car. Check the review ratings of tires and factor that into the price of a new car. Consider getting new tires online or at least reading reviews. Compare a few shops and pick the best one you can afford. I expect my tires to be worn at between 20-25k miles.
 
In my market tires are normally 100-120 per tire. You can often find extra discounts if you purchase at the right time. Installation cost should be less than 100. So in the end your quote is not far off. Everyone knows when it comes to tires your mileage may vary as we all drive differently with different road conditions. Take the time read tire reviews and hope for the best. (and rotate and re balance your tires as needed)
 
Anyways anyone looking for a non performance long lasting tire should look at Michelin Defenders. Good warranty, nice promotions and a quiet ride.

#429 of 435 Re: DO NOT BUY A MAZDA 3!!!!! [jpvansmith] by digitaldario

Nov 05, 2012 (9:28 am)

Replying to: jpvansmith (Nov 05, 2012 2:50 am)
Alright so I've read up on this post and did because I've come across a similar problem.
 
My very first purchase was a 2008 Mazda 3 with 25K and in great shape. Tires rotated at 40k and coming up on 50k now. I have recently found a screw in both front tires about a month apart. It was fixed but drive with my daughter frequently so I am going to replace the front tires regardless, as there is also a bulge in one of them as well.
 
My question is what brand and model would you recommend that I replace these two front tires with. I have the OEM TOYO all seasons now.
 
Performance is great, but realistically I live in Chicago so an all season tire is the direction of a winter tire is what i am leaning towards, and possibly a separate winter set in the somewhat distant future.

#430 of 435 Re: DO NOT BUY A MAZDA 3!!!!! [digitaldario] by jpvansmith

Nov 08, 2012 (3:08 pm)

Replying to: digitaldario (Nov 05, 2012 9:28 am)
I would look at tirerack(or discount tire) and read reviews of tires. I would also lean towards biting the bullet and getting 4 new tires especially if you can wait for the next sale or combine rebates for getting 4 tires. Cost is normally more but safety is worth the extra cost if you drive in snow!
 
To me it is well worth the time to sort through reviews one evening as it normally make driving more enjoyable. Normally you can get 50/100 discount on 4 tires from the store and if you are lucky combine it with a tire maker rebate for getting four tires. That tends to be the best deal you can normally hope for which ends up at the cost of a little more than 2 tires and ending up with 4. I will often buy in advance as I dislike paying full price for tires knowing they have such good sales a few times a year.

#431 of 435 Re: DO NOT BUY A MAZDA 3!!!!! [digitaldario] by roadburner

Nov 12, 2012 (7:25 pm)

Replying to: digitaldario (Nov 05, 2012 9:28 am)
Performance is great, but realistically I live in Chicago so an all season tire is the direction of a winter tire is what i am leaning towards, and possibly a separate winter set in the somewhat distant future.
 
I live in central Kentucky, so heavy snowfalls are somewhat infrequent. In the past I ran Pirelli PZero Nero All Seasons as my winter tire on my 2007 Mazdaspeed 3, but this year I decided to try the Cooper Zeon RS3-A. No complaints so far. I'm also running the Coopers on my son's X3 and they are performing well in that application.

#432 of 435 '05 3s by sandman_6472

Dec 10, 2012 (8:43 am)

I put on Firestone Affinity tires and so far they have been great, have them on another car also. Got them with a buy 3, get 1 free offer and paid about $450 all said and done. The original Toyo's were pretty crappy and were shot at about 16k. With over 113k on the clock now, we're on our 3rd set of sneakers and hopefully these will be the last ones. I have Firestone Firehawk Wide Oval A S's on my Civic and am also very happy so far...same kind of deal when purchased. The tires on the 3s and Civic are 205/55/16's but would prefer a bit more sidewall, say in a 60 or 65 series.
 
The Sandman

#433 of 435 2008 Mazda3 5 Door Tires by 01accordlx

Jan 12, 2013 (7:15 am)

Recommendations for 205/50-17? I am interested in tread life and traction. I am willing to spend the money if that translates to tread life. I am looking at the Yokohama YK580. Any thoughts? Thanks!

#434 of 435 Re: 2008 Mazda3 5 Door Tires [01accordlx] by capriracer

Jan 13, 2013 (6:39 am)

Replying to: 01accordlx (Jan 12, 2013 7:15 am)
Treadwear and Traction?
 
I hope your realize that treadwear, traction and rolling resistance form a 3 way technology triangle and improvements in one area come from sacrificing one or more of the other areas. So you have to find a compromuise that works for you.
 
Go to Tire Rack's web site and read through the tests and reviews. That should help you figure out what will work,

#435 of 435 Firestone Affinity by sandman_6472

Jan 13, 2013 (9:50 am)

We put these on my wife's '05 Mazda3s and have been very happy with the results...with proper rotation and air, they still look brand new with 10k on them. Very quiet and smooth ride also. Liked them so much, have them on my daughter's '09 Versa hatch. They are a touring tire I suspect but we are very satisfied with them.
 
The Sandman

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