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42 messages,  Last post on Mar 31, 2010 at 1:02 PM

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#33 of 42 Re: tire size [tays] by autonomous

Oct 23, 2009 (1:00 pm)

Replying to: tays (Oct 22, 2009 5:09 pm)
P195/50R16 would i have any problems moving up to a P195/55R16
Likely not. I switched to 205/50R16 V-rated without a problem.

#34 of 42 2003 Mazda Protege 4 - Tire Selection by steve280

Dec 22, 2009 (8:26 am)

Need to replace tires. Current on car is Kuhmo 205/50Z/R16. Door sticker is P195/50/R16. Which should I be using? I bought car a year ago for my teenage daughter, who does not need the performance. I have feeling the wheels were upgraded, but will the P195 be the safer choice?
 
Steve

#35 of 42 Re: 2003 Mazda Protege 4 - Tire Selection [steve280] by autonomous

Dec 22, 2009 (1:15 pm)

Replying to: steve280 (Dec 22, 2009 8:26 am)
Current on car is Kuhmo 205/50Z/R16. Door sticker is P195/50/R16.
 
Going with the standard 195/50/16 V rated tires could be cheaper and is also what the manufacturer recommended for that model. It used to be difficult finding this size so you may want to check the driver's manual for other options (including 15 inch tires) that Mazda recommends but this would mean not only replacing the tires but also the wheels, which could be pricy. By the way, V and Z rated tires are considered performance tires, so they tend to wear quickly; get ready to replace them after a few years.
 
I have been driving on 205/50/16 V rated Bridgestone Traction T/A and find them very good tires.

#36 of 42 Mazda Protege: Winter Tires by autonomous

Mar 29, 2010 (10:55 am)

I have been driving on my BFG WInter Slalom tires for the last 8 winters and was planning to replace them at the end of this year. The Winter Slaloms are inexpensive have served me well (they look new after all this time) but I would be interested in hearing other suggestions.

#37 of 42 Re: Mazda Protege: Winter Tires [autonomous] by iamz

Mar 30, 2010 (7:28 am)

Replying to: autonomous (Mar 29, 2010 10:55 am)
I ran Hankook Winter ipike for the last couple of winters. They were about $85 I think. They work well and look pretty good still. I'll be keeping them when I sell my P5 and use them on my next car.
 
If you got a good 8 winters out of your current tires, and have no complaints, I'd stick with your BFG's.

#38 of 42 Re: Mazda Protege: Winter Tires [iamz] by autonomous

Mar 30, 2010 (9:40 am)

Replying to: iamz (Mar 30, 2010 7:28 am)
Hankook Winter ipike
Thanks! I'll check them out.

#39 of 42 Re: Mazda Protege: Winter Tires [iamz] by oldman15

Mar 31, 2010 (7:41 am)

Replying to: iamz (Mar 30, 2010 7:28 am)
Has anyone used Hankook W300's?
If so, are they worthwhile in deeper snow?

#40 of 42 Re: Mazda Protege: Winter Tires [oldman15] by iamz

Mar 31, 2010 (9:37 am)

Replying to: oldman15 (Mar 31, 2010 7:41 am)
I'm not familiar with that tire but I would check Tire rack to see how people rated it. I by from Discount Tire though because of their location near me.

#41 of 42 Re: Mazda Protege: Winter Tires [autonomous] by autonomous

Mar 31, 2010 (10:41 am)

Replying to: autonomous (Mar 30, 2010 9:40 am)
The Hankook ipike winter tires are very affordable even compared to my reasonably priced BFG Winter Slalom tires on which my P5 currently rides. Thanks Terry for the tip!

#42 of 42 Re: Mazda Protege: Winter Tires [autonomous] by iamz

Mar 31, 2010 (1:02 pm)

Replying to: autonomous (Mar 31, 2010 10:41 am)
They are also relatively quite for a snow tire. Just make sure you don't buy the studded version. It took me awhile before I figured out there were two versions of the ipike. Some people would comment on how quiet they were and others would complain how noisy they were. I can't imagine that any studded tire would be quiet so I'm not sure why those that bought them would complain.

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