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#141 of 267 by zoomzoomdlr Nov 03, 2008 (4:30 pm)
Ohio Mazda Dealer here. Many of our Mazda's new come with performance oriented tires, best example the RX's and Speed cars with the Bridgestone Potenza re050's which average 13k miles till shot. Same deal with the RS-A's, performance tire sacrificing wear and winter traction. For winter I would deifinitely go Tire-Rack for a 15 or 16" tire, not even necessarily narrower because the RS-A's are only 205's. OR, I'd find an owner of the 3 Sedan I Touring package with the 16" factory wheel and offer a swap, just realizing that handling will be sacrificed for ride and winter driving, but those also wear much better.
#142 of 267 Re: Need New Tires for 06 Mazda3 Hatchback 5spd [slicktires] by orca3 Nov 04, 2008 (9:47 am)
Replying to: slicktires (Oct 28, 2008 8:30 pm) I replaced the Goodyear RSA's on my sons Mazda3 touring at 3000 miles because I didn't feel they were safe enough(hydroplaning). Bought the Kumho Asx's and they have been great - Have not had great luck with Dunlop's in the past so I couldn't recommend. Bought the Kumho's on Tirerack.com and couldn't be more pleased with their service,speed of del. and price - alot less expensive than any dealer in my area!
#143 of 267 Re: New Mazda3 comes with CHEAP tires [60201] by autonomous Nov 04, 2008 (9:51 am)
Replying to: 60201 (Nov 03, 2008 2:19 pm) My service tech also gave me some line about they worn out due to my high mileage, but I don't think 1K/month is high mileage. But then admitted many people are unhappy with their RSAs. They are more than eager to sell me relacement RS-A for $1,000 or Michelins etc for the same price.   I'll probably get michelins, but not really keen on going back to Mazda.   I agree a thousand miles per month is not high mileage. I disagree that your tires are anything but cheap. Tthey are fast-wearing performance tires. If you don't need performance tires (and many commuters don't) then why not opt for regular cruising / touring tires? They are not difficult to find. Finally, buying tires from a dealership will limit your choices; consider a tire specialist and ask for their advice or check out the choices online at TireRack and other providers. Replies to this message: sh622 (Nov 11, 2008 1:42 pm) scwmcan (Nov 11, 2008 3:50 pm)
#144 of 267 Can 205/50-17 tires and rims fit A Mazdaspeed? by orca3 Nov 04, 2008 (9:55 am)
I'm buying a Mazdaspeed3 in the next 2 weeks. A guy in my area has a set of 4 Toyo snowtires with 4 custom alloy rims for sale from his Mazda3 Touring. The size down for the Mazdaspeed3 is 215/50-17(from 18") - the tires and rims he has for sale are 205/17-50 - -- will they fit the Mazdaspeed3 or should I buy new snow tires and put them on the 18" Mazdaspeed3 factory rims? Replies to this message: JBaumgart (Nov 04, 2008 8:23 pm) autonomous (Nov 05, 2008 2:09 pm) indydriver (Nov 09, 2008 10:33 am) JBaumgart (Nov 09, 2008 4:49 pm)
#146 of 267 Re: Can 205/50-17 tires and rims fit A Mazdaspeed? [orca3] by JBaumgart Nov 04, 2008 (8:23 pm)
Replying to: orca3 (Nov 04, 2008 9:55 am) A quick way to find out for sure would be to call TireRack at 888-541-1777.
#147 of 267 Re: Can 205/50-17 tires and rims fit A Mazdaspeed? [orca3] by autonomous Nov 05, 2008 (2:09 pm)
Replying to: orca3 (Nov 04, 2008 9:55 am) set of 4 Toyo snowtires with 4 custom alloy rims for sale from his Mazda3 Hmm, why would you put snowtires on custom alloy rims? Unless, of course, you don't care about the rims. How much wear have the tires had?    or should I buy new snow tires and put them on the 18" Mazdaspeed3 factory rims The problem here is that one has to switch the summer and winter tires onto the rims each year. This is more costly and can potentially damage both the tires and the rims.   A third option is to buy snow tires with steel rims. This makes for a quick change each year between summer and winter tires. Replies to this message: indydriver (Nov 09, 2008 10:33 am) JBaumgart (Nov 09, 2008 4:49 pm)
#148 of 267 Michelin Pilot A/S Plus by 60201 Nov 06, 2008 (6:27 pm)
Has anyone tried these tires on a Mazda 3. They are $175 including installation at Costco    Any comments?
#149 of 267 Re: Can 205/50-17 tires and rims fit A Mazdaspeed? [autonomous] by indydriver Nov 09, 2008 (10:33 am)
Replying to: autonomous (Nov 05, 2008 2:09 pm) Because steel rims are skank. Decent looking alloys can be had for as little as $100 ea. Have TR set you up with a -1 set of alloys and winter tires and you can swap them out yourself and keep your OEs looking good. Or if you don't like your OEs, use them for the winter tires and put your summer tires on new wheels same size.   Don't go ugly all winter with steel wheels. Puke. Better off just going all-season. Replies to this message: JBaumgart (Nov 09, 2008 4:49 pm)
#150 of 267 Re: Can 205/50-17 tires and rims fit A Mazdaspeed? [indydriver] by JBaumgart Nov 09, 2008 (4:49 pm)
Replying to: indydriver (Nov 09, 2008 10:33 am) I agree with indydriver 100%. We have 3 vehicles and have extra alloy wheels with winter tires mounted on each. I always look for the cheapest alloy wheels I can find that still look decent on whatever car I'm buying them for, normally 1 inch smaller in diameter than the stock wheel while maintaining the same circumference. TireRack has a wide selection to choose from for most models and very competitive prices.

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