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#435 of 661 Re: Rim and Tire Package [vanquish421] by shipo Apr 16, 2009 (1:05 pm)
Replying to: vanquish421 (Apr 16, 2009 12:40 pm) Most cars (the 3 included) will actually lose handling if you move to a wheel size beyond 17". In fact, many of the folks that I know that race on weekends drop their wheel sizes to 16" and even 15" (if they can find a set that will clear the brakes). Why? Better lap times. Said another way, with a Mazda3, there is no way I'd go beyond 17". Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: rockymtnhi (Apr 16, 2009 4:30 pm) jeffyscott (Apr 16, 2009 6:15 pm) shipo (Apr 16, 2009 8:09 pm) igozoomzoom (Apr 16, 2009 8:39 pm) shipo (Apr 17, 2009 2:03 am) sonnyrocker (Apr 17, 2009 4:59 am) jeffyscott (Apr 18, 2009 5:07 pm) aviboy97 (Apr 20, 2009 7:59 am) roadburner (Apr 17, 2009 12:37 pm) sonnyrocker (Apr 17, 2009 12:54 pm)
#436 of 661 Mazda2 coming to Canada! by autonomous Apr 16, 2009 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: autonomous (Mar 17, 2009 1:58 pm) A followup to my earlier posting referring to the Mazda2. In today's Globe and Mail, Jeremy Cato talking to Mazda CEO Takashi Yamanouchi at the New York Auto Show said: " ... he dropped a bombshell, an exclusive for The Globe and Mail: The Mazda2, a slick little subcompact sold in Europe and Asia, is coming to Canada. "I've just decided," Yamanouchi said. He would not confirm a launch date, but it's likely to be within the year, if not sooner. The Mazda2 will likely be priced below $15,000 to start. As a versatile, stylish and fuel-efficient subcompact, it is a perfect fit for Canada. The car is designed to compete against the Honda Fit, Toyota Yaris, Hyundai Accent and Chevrolet Aveo, among others. The Mazda2 is also the foundation for the Ford Fiesta already on sale in Europe and other markets. The Fiesta is due at a 2011 model. Yamanouchi said Mazda has wrestled with the decision to add the subcompact to the Mazda Canada's lineup. The fear has been that Mazda3 buyers will opt for the less expensive but smaller Mazda2. "There has been a lot of discussion about that," he said. "There is concern it would cannibalize Mazda3 sales. We need it to be incremental." Replies to this message: autonomous (May 08, 2009 2:19 pm) jeffyscott (May 09, 2009 3:52 am) autonomous (May 11, 2009 1:18 pm) and 4 more... creakid1 (May 09, 2009 3:04 pm) joe0302 (May 11, 2009 11:07 am) shipo (May 11, 2009 11:44 am)
#437 of 661 Re: Rim and Tire Package [vanquish421] by ahightower Apr 16, 2009 (4:26 pm)
Replying to: vanquish421 (Apr 16, 2009 12:40 pm) I felt a difference between the 2.0 and 2.3 when I was shopping in late 2007. Ended up buying an i touring anyway because while it was noticeably less powerful than the s, it was plenty powerful enough for my needs, and better gas mileage. Your priorities may be different. As for the wheels, I can't see paying 10% of the vehicle purchase price for wheels and tires. And those performance tires are surely not going to last as long, and will be expensive to replace. Again, me being sensible and rolling on stock 16"s. To each his own. They do look sharp. If it was me buying today, and I had a shorter commute, I'd get the 3s because I think a 6-speed manual would be a lot of fun, and those extra features for $1200 is a good deal. Let us know what you decide.
#438 of 661 Re: Rim and Tire Package [shipo] by rockymtnhi Apr 16, 2009 (4:30 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Apr 16, 2009 1:05 pm) You are on the money. I run Miclhelin pilots 16" and I think they are H rated or VR makes no difference I keep it under a hundred. I was going to get a Mazda GT,but that ugly smile on the front makes the car look gay.The Grill on the car should be like the one on the MazdaSpeed 3 2008.5 that's better air induction. However, the Speed is now screwed up(2010) with scoop on hood. So I'm waitng for the Speed or the GTI. The reason being I never saw a GTI looks so good. Shipo ,ever fly a Great Lakes AT12 Aerobatic?It's loads of fun. I flew off the JFK, VFMA 323 Death Rattlers glad to meet another pilot.
#439 of 661 Re: Rim and Tire Package [vanquish421] by rockymtnhi Apr 16, 2009 (4:49 pm)
Replying to: vanquish421 (Apr 16, 2009 12:40 pm) I'd go with 16's defintely not with an 18
#440 of 661 Re: Rim and Tire Package [shipo] by jeffyscott Apr 16, 2009 (6:15 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Apr 16, 2009 1:05 pm) Why would larger wheels degrade handling? Just curious as to why that would be the case, I thought the less sidewall the better the handling would be, not that I would want huge wheels with rubberband tires myself. Replies to this message: shipo (Apr 16, 2009 8:09 pm)
#441 of 661 Re: 2009 Mazda 3 looks better [sonnyrocker] by mazdazed Apr 16, 2009 (6:40 pm)
Replying to: sonnyrocker (Apr 16, 2009 12:15 pm) I agree! I'll take the 2009 styling on the inside and outside over the 2010 any day. I would have preferred to see Mazda not copy the Camry/Lancer angled tail light design on the 2010. Beyond the smile what really bothers me on the 2010 front end are the fog light bezels. It looks stupid IMO. That is why I bought two 09's. Both an "i" and an "s". Replies to this message: sonnyrocker (Apr 17, 2009 5:08 am) rockymtnhi (Apr 17, 2009 8:09 am) sonnyrocker (Apr 17, 2009 10:34 am) and 9 more... mazdazed (Apr 18, 2009 12:31 pm) shipo (Apr 18, 2009 1:13 pm)
#442 of 661 Re: Rim and Tire Package [jeffyscott] by shipo Apr 16, 2009 (8:09 pm)
Replying to: jeffyscott (Apr 16, 2009 6:15 pm) There was a study done a few years back that looked at handling and wheel size, and what they found was that, in general, the "sweet spot" for handling was with wheels in the 16" to 17" size range. Below that and the side wall typically gets too tall for crisp responsiveness, and above that the rotational mass of the wheel has been moved far enough out from its axis and tends to resist steering inputs as a child's gyroscope resists his or her movements. IIRC, the study also indicated that larger wheel sizes also negatively impact braking and to a lesser degree, acceleration. I'll poke around and see if I can come up with it or a suitable alternative (there have been several such studies; I've only read the one). Best regards, Shipo
#443 of 661 Re: Rim and Tire Package [vanquish421] by igozoomzoom Apr 16, 2009 (8:24 pm)
Replying to: vanquish421 (Apr 16, 2009 12:40 pm) Are you getting a manual or automatic transmission? The 2.0L/5MT should be a decent performer, 0-60 in the high 8-sec range and 33mpg highway. The 2.5L/6MT doesn't improve much on the 2.3L/5MT's 0-60 (mid/high 7-sec range), but most reviewers say that it feels faster around town (benefit fo the additional 18lb-ft of torque at 500rpm lower). The performance gap will be greater between the 2.0L and 2.5L with the 5AT. Even if the 0-60 times are only 1-second or so apart (as they are on the '09 automatic models), the 2.5L's addtional torque will perform better with the AT. ' Personally, I like the look of the 's' grille and fog lamps (and leather wrapped steering wheel is a must), but those are obviously a matter of opinion. The 17" wheels on the s are also high on my list. The '09 i Touring Value had 17" standard, too bad they didn't carry over to the new i Touring. I'm pleasantly surprised that Mazda is offering the Bose stereo (Moonroof/Bose/6-CD Pkg) on the i Touring and s Sport models, not just the s Grand Touring. The i Touring with Moonroof/Bose/6-CD and the base s Sport are actually priced within $150 of each other. I'd have a hard time choosing between those two! I'd love to see the Bose stereo as a stand-alone option, but I'll take what I can get! I'm also glad to see the navigation option available on all s models, not just the Grand Touring....and it's not ridiculously over-priced anymore! The 'i' vs. 's' debate isn't relevant to me personally, though. The 5-door is 's' only and, after having my '06 5-door for over three years, I don't think I can ever go back to a sedan (trunk) again!
#444 of 661 Re: Rim and Tire Package [shipo] by igozoomzoom Apr 16, 2009 (8:39 pm)
Replying to: shipo (Apr 16, 2009 1:05 pm) The Speed3 has 18" with 215/45 tires compared to the 17" with 205/50 tires on the '09 s. Why would the Speed3 have 18" wheels if they reduced handling performance? Just an observation, I'm no expert. Personally, I think the 17" wheels are a "must" on the MZ3. The 17" wheels are actually how I ended up buying a 5-door when I got my '06. I was shopping for an s 4-door 'Touring' (the s Sport had 16") but I couldn't find one in my color choice (Titanium Gray) with manual transmission and no options. Since all 5-doors have the 17" wheels, I had a much easier time finding the color/tranny combo with no options. And now I'm a hardcore fan of the 5-door bodystyle! Replies to this message: shipo (Apr 17, 2009 2:03 am) sonnyrocker (Apr 17, 2009 4:59 am) jeffyscott (Apr 18, 2009 5:07 pm) aviboy97 (Apr 20, 2009 7:59 am)

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