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#106 of 266 Re: TPMS Warning Light (!) - Mazda3 GT HB [jcsarp] by m3fan3 Dec 16, 2007 (11:46 am)
Replying to: jcsarp (Jul 07, 2007 4:25 am) I'm actually not sure how the dealer found out which sensor. He probably did it through a diagnostic check because i got the car back in like 15 minutes and I don't think it would take 15 minutes to take four tires off the wheels. Also this whole thing happened exactly 2 years ago and after that nothing ever happened regarding the TPMS system, even after my tires were replaced.
#107 of 266 mazda3 rims by fox4300 Aug 20, 2008 (4:20 pm)
I have a mazda3 i touring 2008 with 18900 miles, has anyone had any issue with the rims or tires? I had to replace 3 rims( $1400) and 2 tires($360) tech says its because of potholes. I think that is crazy! Replies to this message: pf_flyer (Aug 20, 2008 4:38 pm) roadburner (Aug 20, 2008 8:25 pm)
#108 of 266 Re: mazda3 rims [fox4300] by pf_flyer HOST Aug 20, 2008 (4:38 pm)
Replying to: fox4300 (Aug 20, 2008 4:20 pm) Lower profile tires and rims get eaten alive by rough road conditions so it's not out of the question that potholes could be the cause.   My brother spent $1700 on rims and tires in less than 6 months when he made the mistake of going to low-pros for the look in northern NJ. They may look nice, but the roads you travel on need to be better than average conditions because potholes can definitely chew them up.   Standard equipment on the 3i touring is a tire with an aspect ratio of 50%. That falls under "low profile" Replies to this message: roadburner (Aug 20, 2008 8:25 pm)
#109 of 266 Re: mazda3 rims [pf_flyer] by roadburner Aug 20, 2008 (8:25 pm)
Replying to: pf_flyer (Aug 20, 2008 4:38 pm) Lower profile tires and rims get eaten alive by rough road conditions so it's not out of the question that potholes could be the cause.   I had to buy a 225/50-16 after hitting a big pothole on vacation a few years ago, and that's been the only time in35 years of driving. My Mazdaspeed 3's 215/45-18 tires have less than 5000 miles left on them at 20000 miles, but that's due to my hooligan driving antics on both the street and the road course. All four 18" wheels are also still straight and true.
#110 of 266 Rims by billcro Sep 18, 2008 (8:25 pm)
I have Mazda 3 year 2005 and i am looking for steel rims. Anyone know where to buy them.Preferably new ones. thanks , Billy Replies to this message: roadburner (Sep 19, 2008 7:08 am) tomkozski (Sep 19, 2008 11:10 am)
#111 of 266 Re: Rims [billcro] by roadburner Sep 19, 2008 (7:08 am)
Replying to: billcro (Sep 18, 2008 8:25 pm) www.tirerack.com
#112 of 266 Re: Rims [billcro] by tomkozski Sep 19, 2008 (11:10 am)
Replying to: billcro (Sep 18, 2008 8:25 pm) Be careful what size steel rims you purchase. If you have a 3s, smallest steel rims you can get are 16" due to the larger brakes on the 3s. 15" rims are ok on the 3i.
#113 of 266 Re: New Mazda3 comes with CHEAP tires [pthirth] by blanca58 Sep 28, 2008 (1:26 pm)
Replying to: pthirth (May 22, 2008 6:13 pm) Recommend that you not buy a Mazda. Bought a Mazda 3 2006. At around 17,000 miles I began to have problems with the tires. After complaining several times to the dealer, I was referred to the Toyo Dealers to address the warranty. I ran into major problems with them in honoring the warranty and ended up buying 4 new Firestone tires at 21,000 miles. Again at around 20,000 miles, I began having the same problems. I had the tires aligned, rotated and balanced every 3,000-6,000 miles and nothing improved the wear of the tires. Neither the Mazda dealership nor the main Mazda offices were willing to do anything to remedy the problem or find a solution. I finally traded the car in in 2008 and don’t plan to ever buy another Mazda in my life. I have read blogs on both the Mazda 3 and Mazda 6 with the same problems. Unless you are rich and can afford tires every 17,000 miles, it is not worth the trouble you will incur. You will be zoom zooming every 17,000 miles to a tire store. Replies to this message: roadburner (Sep 28, 2008 7:37 pm) autonomous (Sep 29, 2008 1:59 pm) roadburner (Sep 29, 2008 5:30 pm)
#114 of 266 Re: New Mazda3 comes with CHEAP tires [blanca58] by roadburner Sep 28, 2008 (7:37 pm)
Replying to: blanca58 (Sep 28, 2008 1:26 pm) Unless you are rich and can afford tires every 17,000 miles, it is not worth the trouble you will incur. You will be zoom zooming every 17,000 miles to a tire store.   Interesting, I have a 2007 Mazdaspeed 3-with 25,000 miles on it-which I drive pretty "briskly" as the Brits put it. On top of that, the car has spent 4 hours lapping Putnam Park Sports Car Course. The Bridgestone Potenza RE050A tires still have 2,000-3,000 miles left on them.
#115 of 266 Re: New Mazda3 comes with CHEAP tires [blanca58] by autonomous Sep 29, 2008 (1:59 pm)
Replying to: blanca58 (Sep 28, 2008 1:26 pm) At around 17,000 miles I began to have problems with the tires... referred to the Toyo Dealers ... ran into major problems with them in honoring the warranty ... ended up buying 4 new Firestone tires at 21,000 miles. Again at around 20,000 miles, I began having the same problems It sounds like the Toyos lasted 21K. How long did the Firestones last?   had the tires aligned, rotated and balanced every 3,000-6,000 miles Having an alignment done every 3K to 6K miles sounds costly. What are your expectations in terms of tire life? 25K miles? 30K miles? 40K miles? more than 40K miles. How would you characterize your driving and braking style? Replies to this message: roadburner (Sep 29, 2008 5:30 pm)

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