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Re: Can 205/50-17 tires and rims fit A Mazdaspeed? [autonomous]
by indydriver
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Nov 09, 2008 (10:33 am)
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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.
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- #150 of 267
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Re: Can 205/50-17 tires and rims fit A Mazdaspeed? [indydriver]
by JBaumgart
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Nov 09, 2008 (4:49 pm)
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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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- #151 of 267
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by orca3
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Nov 10, 2008 (9:34 am)
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I'm taking delivery on my Mazdaspeed3 today. The oem tire size is 215/45-18 and
the minus size (for snow tires)is 215/50-17. I have emailed Tirerack,but they haven't gotten back to me yet. Question is this - someone I know has a set of 205/50-17
newly used(1 year) aftermarket alloy rims with Toyo snow tires, off of his Mazda3
(2007) touring hatchback - will this set fit my 2009 Mazdaspeed3 ? I guess the
205's would sit alittle lower than a 215 - would this be a problem in winter?
I'm interested because the used rim, tire set would be less than half the price
of new (cheap) alloys and tires(new). Anybody out there know?
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Re: New Mazda3 comes with CHEAP tires [autonomous]
by sh622
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Nov 11, 2008 (1:42 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Nov 04, 2008 9:51 am)
I have a 2007 Mazda3 with 16" Toyo tires. I bought the car with 7k miles on it and the tread was already starting to wear on the 2 front tires. I have about 28k miles on it now and the tires are BEYOND worn. I probably should have replaced the tires 10k miles ago. I moved from Arizona to Indiana and definitely need to get the tires replaced before winter hits. The rear tires look brand new still (besides the inside tread wearing slightly), but I need 2 new front ones.
Does anyone have suggestions on what type of tires I should get and where I should get them put on? I obviously have little car knowledge and just want something that is cost effective and won't wear easily. I also don't want to get "taken" at the dealership or any other place because I'm a young woman with ZERO knowledge on what I should put on the car. Thanks in advance with your help 
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Re: New Mazda3 comes with CHEAP tires [sh622]
by scwmcan
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Nov 11, 2008 (3:50 pm)
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Replying to: sh622 (Nov 11, 2008 1:42 pm)
First off if only the front tires are worn out, I would have to say that you did not have the tires rotated as you are supposed to, so when you replace the tires make sure you rotate them as recommended in your owners manual. Tire Rack is a good place to look for information on tires, they have tests and reports from owners on the tires take some time and look at their site, and then even if you don't buy from them you will have a good idea of what you want (in your price range etc.) and evn have a price to work from to see if you can match or better it.
Good luck and try not to stress out about it.
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- #154 of 267
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Re: new tires for 2006 Mazda 3 [autonomous]
by 06mazda3s
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Nov 30, 2008 (6:37 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Oct 16, 2008 1:50 pm)
Typically a higher speed rating, such as V, has a stiffer sidewall than other lower speed ratings, and thus complements the suspension of the vehicle. The Mazda 3 5-door has a stiff suspension that calls for V-rated tires and benifits from their stiffer sidewalls. Lowering the speed ratings on tires in this car would not give the responsive and sporty ride that came with the V rated original tires. Speed rating is more about construction than actual speed use. According to Mazda, both the 2.0-liter and 2.3-liter engines have a maximum speed of 117.5 mph. So if speed was literal to the tires, there would be no need for anything under a T rated tire, but it is not just about the numerical speed ratings.
Q 99 mph
R 106 mph
S 112 mph
T 118 mph
U 124 mph
H 130 mph
V 149 mph
W 168* mph
Y 186* mph
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- #155 of 267
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Re: new tires for 2006 Mazda 3 [06mazda3s]
by autonomous
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Dec 01, 2008 (2:11 pm)
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Replying to: 06mazda3s (Nov 30, 2008 6:37 pm)
Grace10 said:I am not really looking for speed I am more looking for how long they last and price.
06mazda3s said:Lowering the speed ratings on tires in this car would not give the responsive and sporty ride that came with the V rated original tires.
Fair enough. If Grace10 does not want to compromise on responsiveness and sportiness, then selecting V-rated tires makes sense. On the other hand, if price and durability are key, then there are less expensive choices that are still good performers. To each his own.
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- #156 of 267
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Re: new tires for 2006 Mazda 3 [autonomous]
by 06mazda3s
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Dec 02, 2008 (9:37 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Dec 01, 2008 2:11 pm)
You could also get a minivan, they have very durable and inexpensive tires compared to the Mazda 3 hatchback as well. Maybe put on some lawn mower wheels too.
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- #157 of 267
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Re: new tires for 2006 Mazda 3 []
by autonomous
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Dec 03, 2008 (2:31 pm)
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Replying to: 06mazda3s (Dec 02, 2008 9:37 pm)
06mazda3s said: You could also get a minivan, they have very durable and inexpensive tires compared to the Mazda 3 hatchback as well. Maybe put on some lawn mower wheels too.
No thanks, I'll stick with my Protege5 and its 205/50/16 V-rated tires.
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- #158 of 267
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Re: new tires for 2006 Mazda 3 [autonomous]
by 06mazda3s
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Dec 07, 2008 (9:29 pm)
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Replying to: autonomous (Dec 03, 2008 2:31 pm)
Exactly! You have V-rated tires, you just want to have something to argue about and try to flex. You should not have even posted because you were lacking in your argument.
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