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I wouldn't risk totaling my car by riding M/S all winter in a bona-fide snow belt. For Maryland winters, the 20" Spec-X does an awesome job for up to a foot of snow. For the record, the forum member who's unhappy with the snow performance of the Parada is running 22" not 20". All the folks...

You're the first person I ever heard of giving praise to the p.o.s. Bridgestones in snow. More power to you if you like them.

My issue with the smartkey is the thin cord that attaches the key to a ring has become frayed. Basically, it's hanging on by a thin nylon cord. Still under warranty. If the cord is not available stand-alone, then the dealer can order a new smartkey under warranty. I can't imagine this item not...

Anybody know the build dates or serial numbers of the affected vehicles? Oh well, if it applies I'll get it done at the same time as the transmission TSB and the interior garnish TSB. April 23 makes one year of ownership, so I'd better get it in soon. Don't want to hear any BS about something...

Definitely not interested in joining some pissing match, but I will say there is nothing about the construction or reviews of the Latitude that justify nearly double the cost, especially for winter driving. Michelin truck tires are notorious for high synthetic rubber content (poor wet grip) and...

Did your struts get replaced, and under what conditions did the noise occur? I'll be dealing with strut issues also when I take it in soon. Definitely not happy about that.

You'll love the Spec-X on your CX-9. No offense intended, but Continental doesn't even make the short list, the ones I ran on my '99 Benz were shot in 12K miles, whereas comparably sized Michelins went 38K miles on the same car.

Seems like most folks running the Yokohama and the Toyo report snow weather gains (at least in the stock size). It would be nice to know which is the better all-weather tire, given that the tread designs differ significantly.

I have nothing but praise for the Yokohama in 20", comparable to the Bridgestones in dry conditions, hands-down better in snow. They're not Blizzaks or Nokians, but then again they're not meant to be. If I lived in a snow belt I'd go the dedicated route for sure. For the occasional Maryland...

Wondering why you didn't go with this tire in original equipment size.

None of the threads below cover the CX-9. This issue has been discussed in one or more of the CX-9 "engine" threads, since quite a few owners have made mention of it.

Apparently there is a TSB regarding remote start and options like windshield wipers and heat. There is a defect in the remote start electronics causing the problem. The problem is not in these accessory systems, per se. The fix involves a wiring workaround, and looks involved enough for Mazda to...

Yeah, the Parada has been awesome (about 5k miles into the set). They were almost eight bills installed, but they put the Bridgestones to shame in every measurable respect. At a little over 3k miles, one of my Bridgestones suffered an unrepairable puncture, and a replacement was a week away and...

You tell those SOB's you experienced the problem trying to get up a steep slope, that the vehicle went into a type of "limp-home-mode", and tell them to fix it right. The more I deal with Mazda, the more I think their warranty isn't worth the paper it's written on. I enjoy the CX-9, but that...

At minimum, you will need a new door skin (assuming the door frame itself has not warped, which it does not appear to be), and probably two hours alignment time for the door (assuming the door hinges are not broken or bent beyond repair). Your front fender has been scraped by the door, so that...

Hopefully, that won't be at a red light.

Out of warranty, a job like that could run $600 or more at the dealer.

Not trying to be an ass, but isn't this sort of bartering best done by private message?

In general, the larger tire will lose some mechanical advantage, and given the CX-9's thirsty nature, it's a valid question. Perhaps the difference is only negligible. The larger sidewall should help you some in the snow.

If your CX-9 is navigation equipped, make sure you do a tire calibration. This should be done with every new set of tires, especially if you've gone to an off-size. I did the calculations a while back when I was considering this size, the speedo error is about 3%. Like I said, though, the nav...