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06mazda3s said:Lowering the speed ratings on tires in this car would not give the responsive and sporty ride that came with the V rated original tires.
Fair enough. If Grace10 does not want to compromise on responsiveness and sportiness, then selecting V-rated tires makes sense. On the other hand, if price and durability are key, then there are less expensive choices that are still good performers. To each his own.
No thanks, I'll stick with my Protege5 and its 205/50/16 V-rated tires.
Well, it snowed and after a 360 turn I put Dunlops on as Tire Rack suggested and I love them SO FAR WITH 3400 MILES ON THEM.
Although, I'm averaging 28.5 mpg. The Goodyears are good on dry pavement and that's about it :shades: and you get1.5 miles better per gallon.
A very bad decision by Mazda to put them on as original tires. They did it for better fuel economy.
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
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. :sick:
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.
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
Best regards,
Shipo
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.
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.
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
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.
thanks for the expert advice!
Best regards,
Shipo
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. :confuse:
Any feedback about the TPS in general would be appreciated. Thanks
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.
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. :sick:
I didn't know you were responsible for tires on a lease check that out on some of the forums on here. I have a set of RSA Eagles with 120 miles on them 9 months old stored over my garage because they are unsafe at any speed. :shades:
Yes, when you lease and turn the vehicle in there is a requirement on how much tread has to be on the tires. I only have 40K miles on the car and the tires they put on are already bald. Piece of crap, really sorry I got this car...should have kept my Jeep Grand Cherokee.
Will check Tirewarehouse before ordering though, thanks.
Mazda cars due to the toe and camber are terrible on tires.I only have 4700 miles on my car, but I'm selling it for another make.
Good Luck :shades:
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Thanks
I'm keeping them because I'm dumping the Mazda. I'm waiing for a few more 2010 models to get here and the fact I only have 4700 miles on the car.
Hey, check Mazda out I think they switched to another OEM tire.OOOppps no your tires won't fit. :shades:
When the Michelins wear out (I'm projecting at I'll get at least 40,000 miles out of them), I'm going to be hard pressed to justify replacing them with anything else as they're just too good on my car.
Best regards,
Shipo
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
The cheapest alloys were $115.00 each,and then $45.00 shipping., 4 steel rims $380.00.W/o hubcaps
Ya, I know get the alloys, but I'm hopin' to get rid of Mazda.It cost me $160.00 @ Sullivan Tire (Shipo) to take off RSA Eagles and put the Dunlops on. Thats alot of Guiness money.So, if I don't sell,I have to get wheels. :confuse:
As for the what Sullivan Tire charged you to swap rubber, OUCH! I had mine done at my dealership a week after I bought the car and they only charged me $96.
Best regards,
Shipo
my Michelin xice's off and put the Bridgestone summer tires on(including
balancing) and I get a $25.00 gift card from Mazda for a promotion they have
going on non warranty service done before 03/31/09. Was this the Sullivan
Tires in New Hampshire?
I'm thinking of picking up a set of 4 Michelin - Pilot® Exalto® A/S at Costco. I was thinking of the Nokian WRG2's because they have better rain and snow handling ability then the typical all season tire, but they're also considerably more expensive.
I don't drive hard or very fast, so a good tire that does well in rain and maybe snow. Any thoughts?
Best regards,
Shipo
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive
Best regards,
Shipo
I only have 23000 + miles on this buggy so I am looking for tires that will last me a while
I hope not! In any event, the PZero Nero M+S is a decent tire for all-season use, I ought to be able to go 2-3 years without replacing them since I'll only be running them from November through March. The Dunlops are supposed to be a streetable track tire, and everything that I've read has been very positive. We'll see...
Mine: 1995 318ti Club Sport; 2020 C43; 2021 Sahara 4xe 1996 Speed Triple Challenge Cup Replica Wife's: 2015 X1 xDrive28i Son's: 2009 328i; 2018 330i xDrive