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661 messages, Last post on Dec 04, 2009 at 10:29 PM
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Replying to: joem5 (Apr 07, 2009 3:34 pm) |
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Replying to: dudleyr (Apr 07, 2009 10:44 am) I really think Acura goofed dumping the Integra and then the 2.0 RSX and the Type S . So, I'm thinking GTI 6 spd. No wabbit! If only Kia put a 2.0 with a 5spd and a short throw tranny and high low end torque.(ya, low resale but a tuner) 
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Replying to: shipo (Apr 07, 2009 7:00 am)
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Replying to: joem5 (Apr 08, 2009 12:03 pm) Best regards, Shipo |
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Replying to: joem5 (Apr 08, 2009 11:39 am) According to Edmunds, VW heard you: the Rabbit name will no longer be used (it's back to being called a Golf). Speaking of Golf and GTI, I must say I prefer the brawny look of the Bavarian hatches compared to the overly-styled 2010 Mazda3 S.
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Apr 07, 2009 8:44 am) If they're identical model tires, they won't. Unless you drive more aggressively due to the better handling that the 17" size offers in most cases... There is more tread on the larger wheel if the circumference of the tire is larger. That would give more mileage. A more flexible sidewall (if the distance varies between sizes measured from the wheel rim to the outside of the tire) could wear faster due to more flexing of tread on the road.
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Replying to: tlong (Apr 09, 2009 9:31 pm) Just because the wheel is larger in no way means that the diameter of the tire is larger. Consider the following: 205/50 R17: Overall Diameter: 25.0" -- OEM Tire size on 2009 Mazda3 i Touring 205/55 R16: Overall Diameter: 24.9" -- OEM Tire size on 2009 Mazda3 s Sport 195/65 R15: Overall Diameter: 25.0" -- OEM Tire size on 2009 Mazda3 i Sport So there you have it, three different wheel sizes, virtually no difference in diameter or circumference. Best regards, Shipo
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Replying to: autonomous (Apr 08, 2009 2:28 pm) 
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Replying to: shipo (Apr 10, 2009 2:51 am) However, on my Type S I have Michlen MXM vr rated and I can drive in the snow with them if I have too. I should of bought 16" rims and Michelin Pilots for the Mazda 3. I think it would handle well. Type S has 16"tires and rims. 
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Replying to: joem5 (Apr 10, 2009 11:53 am) |
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