Recent content by richardmayo

Time for an update. 33 months and 30,000 miles later, the well documented negative camber / toe in in the rear has eaten through the inner sides of my General Altimax HPs. It's a bummer, since the center and outer sides of the tires still look great. Tires were rotated regularly, and our 5 is...

The OEM battery on my '06 bit the dust today. Manufacture date on the car was January 2006, so we got about 3.5 years out of the battery. I'm not going to deal with the dealer replacement proration.

After about a week with the Altimax, the wife is very happy with them. It's primarily her car, so that's good news for me. Road noise is down and the ride is softer. I agree with others, the 215/50 size looks like what Mazda should have put on them originally. So far, seems like a good...

Thanks for the info, Dave. I ordered Altimax HPs (215/50R17 as well) from Tire Rack, and they were just delivered to me (2 days!) I'll have them installed on the wife's 5 tomorrow, and will report back shortly. Her only requirements were 'quieter and less harsh', which I'm thinking is a given...

There's a thread on the Altimax HP athttp://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123723394 I've narrowed my choice down between the General Altimax HP and the Kumho Solus KH16. Reviews for both are pretty positive, and they're priced with $1 on Tire Rack. I'm leaning towards the Generals...

Anyone have an opinion on Kumhos for the 5? Specifically either the Kumho Ecsta ASX, or the Kumho Solus KH16.

Anyone try the Yokohama AVID Touring-S? They look to be a new model and are reasonably priced. http://www.yokohamatire.com/tires/avid_touring_s.aspx

Looks really good. What percentage is your tint? I just bought an 06 in Stellar Green Silver, and a need to get the windows done.

Finally joined the Mazda5 club Year: 2006 (used with 37,xxx miles)(Stellar Green Silver) Location: Vancouver, WA Trim: Sport Tranny: Auto Any extra accessories: mats, side sill extensions, spoiler. Sale Tax Rate: 8.5% Price you paid for your Mazda5(including tax, title, fees): $12,010 OTD...

2008 MAzda5 Facelift pics Mazda’s compact MPV, the Mazda5, which has been on the market since 2005 will get a styling update for 2008. Caught during hot weather testing in the southwest U.S., the most noticeable change on this prototype is the new front end styling with a more V-shaped grille...

No mention of ESC in the "2008 Vehicles at a Glance": MAZDA5 Introduced in 2006, The MAZDA5 is a three-row, six-passenger multi-activity vehicle infused with sports car inspiration that efficiently transports people and equipment like a large SUV. MAZDA5 demonstrates Mazdas infusion of...

I'm new to the forums, but have been researching the Mazda5 for about a year. Thanks Benfolio for posting the 2008 MY change info! My wife and I were seriously considering a 2007, but neither one of us cared for the espresso leather (leather is a 'must have' for her). The armrests, the 2nd row...