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Hi All, I have been using 205/55R-16 Continental ExtremeWinterContact XL with 16" steel rims from TireRack. They have been great in non-snow conditions here in CA- barely louder than stock tires and handle well although a bit mushier than stock. Just got back from the ski trip in the...

Hi All, Looking at trailer hitches and hitch bike racks for my new mazda 5. Anyone have any thoughts on the U-haul 1.25" hitch. I was also looking at the Thule 914XT or Yakima Double down 4 anyone have experience with these racks? Cheers, Marc

Oh yeah, no off roading or remote roads. These are main roads to ski slopes or up the last grade to the ski slope towns. I grew up in Syracuse NY driving in all sorts of conditions in the mid 70s through the early 90's so driving skill not a problem. More worried about the bay area folks in...

Thought about the SUV although the rental SUVs don't have snow tires. The CHP requires 4 wheel drive AND snow tires otherwise you need chains. I think I am going to go for some snow tires. Been looking into the Conti Extreme Contact which are supposedly decent dry/wet tires when not in the...

Don't go skiing a lot however the CHP require chains on the roads to the ski slopes when there is a certain level of snow. They won't let you on the roads without them...

Greetings, Just purchased my Mazda5 yesterday. First Mazda after being a VW owner for the past 10 years. During the contract signing process the dealer pulled out the tire chain disclosure form stating that the car "may not be operated with tire chains but may accommodate some other type of...