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    2010 Mazda 3 hatchback - wanting to go with smaller wheels/tires for winter

    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?
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    2010 Mazda 3 - 6 speed manual squeaky clutch and drag **driving me insane**

    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...
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    stock tires on 2010 Mazda 3 - how bad are they?

    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...
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    URGENT: need torque setting for wheels!

    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!
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    WTB: cheap rims for 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback

    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.
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    Winter tires

    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.
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