Recent content by XterraGuy

I've got a 2006 Mazda 5 with the factory 17" alloys and I'm looking to downsize to OEM 16" alloys from a Mazda 3, Protege, Canadian 5, or other vehicle with suitable wheels. Not looking to spend a lot of $ on it though, so if you've got a set collecting dust or you're interested in trading up...

If the 08 has been reclassified, that might explain the one I saw here in Maryland the other day with one of the "M" tags reserved for "multi-purpose" vehicles (SUVs, vans, etc.) http://mvamaryland.com/VehicleServ/REG/fees.htm

1. Which model / color / transmission / options / etc. did you get? 06 Touring 2.3 automatic w/o navigation in Strato Blue Metallic. 2. Whereabouts are you located? Columbia, MD USA 3. Is this your first Mazda? Yes 4. What other vehicles were you considering, and what would you have bought...

It's time to replace the OEM 205/50-17 tires and I'm looking for something wider to protect the wheels from my wife who has already given them a few cases of "chapped" lips but fortunately no full-face rash yet. I see that a few have manageD 225/45-17 tires, but I'm considering a 235/45-17...