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Replying to: joem5 (Dec 11, 2008 12:35 pm) Which Dunlops did you use? If they were winter tires, that may well be the reason why your fuel economy has suffered. Best regards, Shipo
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| It's really funny. I see people spending all kinds of money on their cars for frivilous stuff but they hate spending money on tires. Tires are the best investment you can make for your vehicle. They will make the most immediate performance improvement of any modification on any vehicle. If you can afford it, get max performance summer tires and a separate set of winters. I roll in my Speed 3 on Potenza RE050As and Blizzak LM-22s. Leave 'em in the dust (or rain or snow) all year long. | |
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Replying to: shipo (Dec 11, 2008 12:54 pm) 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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Replying to: joem5 (Dec 11, 2008 2:57 pm) Check your owners manual for the recommended service period. 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. Greasing the battery posts sounds like a good idea; I suppose the dealership did not think it was required considering your car's battery was a little over 6 months old and appeared in good ("green" code) condition. Call the dealership to let them know that you were not fully satisfied with the service and see what happens. Most dealerships can't afford to lose customers. |
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| Wisconsin driver. 2008 Mazda3 sport. Need winter tires compatible with tire pressure system. Came with 17" wheels. Is there a good 17" snow tire that is compatible with tire pressure system and will fit? | |
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Replying to: cogneuro (Jan 07, 2009 9:17 am) As for winter capable tires that will fit your rims, yes, there are quite a few. Basically you have two choices (beyond the crappy Goodyear Eagle RS-As that I suspect came on your car): - All-Season tires with good winter performance in the 205/50 R17 size: - - BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S - - Bridgestone Potenza G 019 Grid - - Continental ContiProContact - - Dunlop SP Sport Signature - - Goodyear Eagle F1 All Season - - Kumho Ecsta ASX - - Kumho Ecsta LX Platinum - - Kumho Solus KH16 - - Michelin Pilot Sport A/S Plus - - Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S - - Yokohama ADVAN S.4. - Winter tires in the 205/50 R17 size: - - Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D - - Michelin Pilot Alpin PA3 - - Pirelli Winter 240 SnowSport I live in New Hampshire where it is both very hilly and sees lots of snow every winter (we're well on our way to our 4th 100+ inch year in the last seven seasons), and yet I opted for All-Season tires instead of dedicated winter tires. Why? Well, it is a given that I will give up some traction on days like today (forecast is for 7" of snow and sleet followed by icing), however, modern All-Season tires are pretty darn good in the snow. The flip side of course is that when the roads are cleared, the All-Season tires will handily outperform the winter tires, and since well over 90% of the roads I drive on are either dry or simply wet, that's pretty important to me. FWIW, I yanked the nasty Eagle RS-As off of my new Mazda3 after only 700 miles and replaced them with a set of Michelin Pilot Sport A/Ss, and the difference is like night and day. So far, we've already had some 50" of snow since I got the new tires on, and in spite of the two 9% grades (one of which is from a standing stop) that I need to climb between my home and my office; the Michelins haven't missed a beat. Best regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: shipo (Jan 07, 2009 10:03 am)
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Replying to: indydriver (Jan 07, 2009 2:56 pm)  Best regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: cogneuro (Jan 07, 2009 9:17 am) He wanted suggestions on it could be improved. I was very honest with him and told him the OEM tires on the car RSA Eagles were very dangerous in the winter. I live in snow country. I put on Dunlop Sport Signatures a more meaty tire with some grip. However, my mileage has gone down,but only 2 mpg. I have to be at the mtn for ski school line up  8:00am.I only put 167mi on original tires ,because they can't handle wet roads either.They are in a plastic bag over my garage. Well,I told the rep about the carpeting being felt nor a cut pile and the cheap plastic and styrofoam in engine compartment also.They hid the carpet with the floor mats.I told him ,I didn't under stand why it came with a cigarette lighter and an ashtray.I got a black 12 volt plug at a Subaru dealer looks nicer than the dumb lit cigarette.(I understand they try to make the car lighter for better MPG and Zoom zoom) Ya, why did I buy it ?It handled better than a Civic,and Toyota. Also, the zoom zoom. I went to my wife's BMW dealer and replaced my antenna with a shark fin. It looks sharp. I also put a clear mask on it. Mazda was very appreciative for my commentsand sent me a gift card.The battery cover plastic clamp broke and they replaced the whole unit tray and all. Plastic and cold weather do not mix.The battery tray was $98.00 and add a hour labor. I have a six speed Type S that I love and it gets better milage than the the Mazda 3 .However you can"t compare a Mazda to an Acura. The 2010 Mazda line looks interestng a 3.7 liter looks very tempting. Well good luck on getting your tires. I really like the Dunlops and have had no prob. 
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Replying to: shipo (Jan 07, 2009 10:03 am) That's my philosophy as well. I put Pirelli PZero Nero M+S tires on both my wife's X3 as well as my MS3. They are very good tires. One of the several things that tick me off about the MS3 is the uncommon OEM tire size (215-45/18). No R compounds are available and sticky summer tires are few and far between. I really wanted to try the Dunlop Direzza Star Spec because I've heard it is a terrific street/track tire. To use it I'd have to go Minus One to 17" wheels/tires, praying all the while that they wouldn't rub. I'm about ready to sell the thing outright. |
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