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#169 of 267 Re: winter tire suggestion, please [cogneuro] by joem5 Jan 07, 2009 (5:22 pm)
Replying to: cogneuro (Jan 07, 2009 9:17 am) I took my RSA Eagles off My Mazda 3 and told the Mazda representative after he e_mailed me on my new Mazda3.          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.
#170 of 267 Re: winter tire suggestion, please [shipo] by roadburner Jan 07, 2009 (7:54 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Jan 07, 2009 10:03 am) 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.   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.
#171 of 267 Re: winter tire suggestion, please [shipo] by cogneuro Jan 09, 2009 (2:46 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Jan 07, 2009 10:03 am) All tires are compatible with the Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). Period, full stop, the end.   Funny, I ordered snow tires from the dealer but when they arrived service dept says they realized they would not work with the TPMS and would have to re-order. I'm now going elsewhere for the tires.
#172 of 267 Re: winter tire suggestion, please [shipo] by cogneuro Jan 09, 2009 (3:17 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Jan 07, 2009 10:03 am) Shipo, when you bought the tires, did you have to buy anything extra to get the TPMS to work? I see the tires on TR; do I need to order anything other than the tires themselves (assuming they fit the current wheel size)?   thanks for the expert advice! Replies to this message: shipo (Jan 09, 2009 5:24 pm)
#173 of 267 Re: winter tire suggestion, please [cogneuro] by shipo Jan 09, 2009 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: cogneuro (Jan 09, 2009 3:17 pm) Nope, the TPMS sensors are attached to the wheels and don't intefere with the tires at all. Just get on the TireRack web site, pick the tires that you want and order away. Figure between $80 and $120 for mounting and balancing at your local tire shop or dealership (my dealership charged me $89,95 for the job).   Best regards, Shipo
#174 of 267 Re: RSA tires on Mazda 3 [shipo] by joem5 Jan 10, 2009 (2:04 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Dec 11, 2008 12:54 pm) I bought Dunlop Sport Signatures as most people on Tirerack gave them good marks. Maybe the cold weather is hurting milage.             All the tires will work with the TMPS . I alway have had Michelin's MX  VR's and presently on Type S Pilots.              What's so hard on getting a pair of winter tires for a Mazda 3? If you are that afraid of snow, then get your tires studded. We can have studded tires here from Nov. 15th until April first.                  Last week we got 18'' two days back 12" and to-morrow 4'' 8". When I teach skiing out west kids rent tire chains to drive the switch backs. The base lodge is at 10K above sea level.
#175 of 267 Re: New Mazda3 comes with CHEAP tires [blanca58] by mazdatech Jan 15, 2009 (6:40 pm)
Replying to: blanca58 (Jul 09, 2008 12:57 pm) I also have an 07 mazda 3, and yes it does wear the rear tires due to extreme camber and toe in on the rear, but there is are reasons for this. The factory toyo tires are a 300 tread wear tire (very soft and made to grip) but do not last very long, and the "block" tread pattern does not help matters any on a front wheel drive vehicle. There are higher treadwear tires that last much longer and do not cup out as easily but you do sacrifice dry weather grip. The camber "tire leaning in on the top" is for cornering and for cross wind stability "big truck passing by". The camber does not cause as much wear on the inside of the rear tires as the toe. If you have a factory mazda 3 the only adjustment on the rear axle is toe. There are aftermarket control arms to address the negative camber but if you like the way the car handles I would not recommend doing that especially if you live in the mountains. The alignment specs from the dealership you took it to are probably correct and the car is working as designed...for cornering. Replies to this message: cogneuro (Jan 25, 2009 4:21 pm)
#176 of 267 Tire Pressure Sensor by ecogan Jan 25, 2009 (2:39 pm)
Anyone experiencing problems with TPS? I just got a brand new '09 3, GT, HB, and on the first day (a Saturday) that I drove it, the TPS light came on, and two trips to the dealer have led me nowhere - as they believe it is a "temperature thing." I am taking it back again tomorrow. (Not the best way to get started with Mazda and/or dealer, who told me they could not give me a loaner, because the service department was closed and Sales did not have access (yeah, right) to loaner keys. Also, the same THREE salesmen that were my "best friends" when during the sales process, were suddenly hit with amnesia when I returned twice with the TPS problem.)   Any feedback about the TPS in general would be appreciated. Thanks Replies to this message: joem5 (Jan 25, 2009 4:54 pm)
#177 of 267 Re: New Mazda3 comes with CHEAP tires [mazdatech] by cogneuro Jan 25, 2009 (4:21 pm)
Replying to: mazdatech (Jan 15, 2009 6:40 pm) thanks to everyone for all the informative comments in response to my post. You folks know more about tires than I do.   The RSA whatevers that come with the Mazda3 s are not safe to drive in winter. They should come with a big label that says: not suitable for winter driving. Of course the dealer will not tell you that.   I replaced mine with Michelin Exalto all season tires and the driving experience is so much better. And safer.
#178 of 267 Re: Tire Pressure Sensor [ecogan] by joem5 Jan 25, 2009 (4:54 pm)
Replying to: ecogan (Jan 25, 2009 2:39 pm) It's a temperature thing. All summer no problems. The last 2 weeks the TPMS went on twice and stayed on after tires were warmed up.   The problem was the temp has been _8 degrees for 3 days so right rear tire had to be brought up to 32lbs. Last night the temp went down again and the TPMS went on again.  _3degrees. If i leave the car in the garage the TPMS never goes on,whatever it falls to.    I'm going to pull it. If they are going to have that whistle at least they could indicate which tire. I froze my butt off.

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