Mazda 3 Tire & Wheel Questions

Replying to: autonomous (Dec 01, 2008 2:11 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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Replying to: 06mazda3s (Dec 07, 2008 9:29 pm)

I was told to get them off because of snow and rain.
   Well, it snowed and after a 360 turn I put Dunlops on as Tire Rack suggested and I love them SO FAR WITH 3400 MILES ON THEM.
   Although, I'm averaging 28.5 mpg. The Goodyears are good on dry pavement and that's about it and you get1.5 miles better per gallon.
   A very bad decision by Mazda to put them on as original tires. They did it for better fuel economy.

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Replying to: shipo (Dec 11, 2008 12:54 pm)

I bought Dunlop Sport Signature tire rack on their website rates them #1 for Mazda 3. I have an Acura Type S that has Michelin 205 55 66 VR rated . However, I store it winters.
   The Mazda believe it or not get worse milage than my 6 spd.
              Also, the velcroe floor mats to hide the felt carpet is a sneaker,,cigarette lighter and ashtray and not to mention all that plastic under the hood floored me too.I went to a Subaru dealer and got a black 12 volt I pod or phone plug to replace the smoking cigarette lighter. Anything to keep it light and inexpensive. Listen to this, I bought it May,29,08 it's an 08 I New Value. I put a clear Mask on it and went to my wifes BMW dealer and got a shark fin to hide the antennae.
  Well, no one told me that you change oil every 5k so in Aug I had it 3 months so I changed the oil. On Dec. 4,08 dealer calls me and says you have own u r car for 6 months u need a syntetic oil change and tire rotation. I brought it in and with only 3400 miles they rotated tires,changed oil and did not put grease on battery terminals . I put a note on dash.to do it plus they checked the battery off as being green for good.
   Well, the battery cover clip broke as I was checking the car out and I checked battery out,but no grease. Then the battery clip being broke and becauseI broke it Mazda wants to charge me $98.00 for a bottom battery box so the cover will be abled to stay on and that's not installed. Mazda warranty people said you did it, you pay. I put Super Glue on the clip as it hooks to battery lowerbox and snaps on cover ,but I greased the terminals before. I then called the dealer and he wants me to bring it in after all the work they did on it wasn't necessay.
  However, if I can save $98.00 and get the wife off my case for buying a cheap car"and you get what you pay for" I'll be there to morrow.
  Lastly, that 5000 mile check cost me $68.00 and the oil didn't need to be changed,or tires rotated.

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