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I am wanting to go with a smaller wheel for winter tires. 195/65R15 I know I will lose 0.8 % speed, but that's ok. Will a set of wheels work on my Mazda 3?

seems to be fixed So after 3 attempts, they finally fixed it. No more drag and squeaking. This is what they did: removed both position switches from the clutch pedal - still squeaking lubed pivot points on clutch pedal - still squeaking removed battery and battery box - still able to feel...

still no answer from the dealer ship. That's good, I suppose. It means they are scratching their heads and hopefully working their brains. If they would have called me AGAIN within 4 hours telling me it's fixed, I would have told them about Ohio Lemon Law...

so my Mazda (April 2009, 20,000 miles) is in the shop for the third time. Every time I shift, the clutch pedal makes a squeaky noise. It's driving me insane! Mazda told me it's normal wear and tear. Yeah, right. :-( I also feel some drag. One of their guys in sales even told me it's not...

Yokohama Avid S34 bad tires In 26 years of driving I never had the need for winter tires. I always drive manual, front wheel drive, hatchbacks. I have been through the Alps and Dolomites many times without any trouble. But somehow I have a weird feeling about this car/the tires. I...

Now with winter approaching (although people in Cincinnati have no idea what REAL winter means(uhm) ) I wondering how bad the stock tires are. Supposedly they are year round tires. Does anyone have experience with how badly the Mazda 3 (167 horsepower) handles in winter? BTW: I have manual...

I have a 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback. The owner's manual doesn't give me any torque settings whatsoever. :( It says: take it to the dealer(stealer)ship. Does anyone have the correct torque setting for the wheels? THANK YOU!

Done. Thanks for the reminder.

I am located in SW Ohio (Cincinnati) and am looking to buy a cheap set of rims for winter. I would be willing to drive an hour to pick up location.

Will these rims fit my 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback?

For the first time in my entire driving career I am considering getting a set of winter/snow tires. With 167 hp it may be a good idea. I will not buy a set of wheels from the stealership. What's the cheapest way of getting a set of wheels/rims? I already know how and where to get the rubber.

new member here I have now 5000 miles on my red Mazda 3, 6 speed manual!