for what it's worth, we're about to replace the original Toyo Proxes at 29K. They're just now approaching to the wear bars but they're sliding in a moderate rain and we don't feel safe driving on them any longer. The thing that surprised me was that the treadwear warranty on a couple of competitors I looked at was around 30K, I can't remember if it was the Goodyear Eagle RS-A or the Pirelli P6 Four Seasons, but the other one wasn't much higher. Definitely the shortest treadwear warranty of any class of tires I'm used to buying. In any case, we decided on the Michelin Pilot Exalto A/S, which has a 6 year/45K warranty. We'll see what happens.
Mazda5 Tires: Issues & Replacement Recommendations
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mazdadude
ZOOOOOOOOOM ZOOOOOOOOOM
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- '16.5 Mazda CX-5 Touring
I agree with the others that the "problem" is not with the tires, but with the factory alignment specs. The alignment is tuned for comfort and zoom, not for tire wear. Yes, you can change the alignment for max tire life, but it would change the feel from a wagon-sedan like, to van-truck like handling. If this Mazda5 drove like a van, I would not be driving it.(wrc)
The only way to combat the the cupping of the tread, and inside edge treadwear issues without losing the zoom-zoom factor, is to be proactive; keep the tire pressures at 33-35, and get those tires rotated every 5-10k.
Also to get the absolute max life out of the tire, you can have the tires taken off of the wheels and swapped left to right. This way the tire is still rotating in the same direction, but the lightly worn outer tread now becomes the inside tread, and the heavily worn inside tread becomes the outer. If you do this before the inside tread gets too thin, you can almost double the life of the tire. Of course the dismount, mount, and rebalance will cost you some $, it will be less the the cost of replacing just 1 tire. (2thumbs)
The only way to combat the the cupping of the tread, and inside edge treadwear issues without losing the zoom-zoom factor, is to be proactive; keep the tire pressures at 33-35, and get those tires rotated every 5-10k.
Also to get the absolute max life out of the tire, you can have the tires taken off of the wheels and swapped left to right. This way the tire is still rotating in the same direction, but the lightly worn outer tread now becomes the inside tread, and the heavily worn inside tread becomes the outer. If you do this before the inside tread gets too thin, you can almost double the life of the tire. Of course the dismount, mount, and rebalance will cost you some $, it will be less the the cost of replacing just 1 tire. (2thumbs)
Mazda5wannabe
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I think you'll find that 225 is a bit too wide for the OEM rims. I put on a set of Falken ZE-912 215 45R17 which carry a 40000 mile warranty. They've worn much better than the sucky Toyo OEM POS tires, are much better in the rain and are grippier in the corners. Not the best size for comfort, but that's not was Zoom Zoom is about, is it?
Well tomorrow Im getting a set of Hankook K106's for a very reasonable 360 out the door. He had offered the same tire on this thread in the 205 size for 320 out the door but I took a size bump up. From what Ive been reading its a pretty darn good affordable tire so Ill let you know how it is. My tires look new from the outside although the car has 31k on it, but the wear bars are showing on the fronts and its getting worse in the rain, and the backs look new but if you squat down the insides are bald and cupped beyond belief.
Smooth, Quiet Replacement Tire???
I know the tires for the stock GT 17" rims are fairly low-profile, but is there a particular tire out there that I could put on to smooth the ride a bit & quiet the road noise just a bit? My car has the Toyo Proxes tires on it now.
In other words, can I get a non-performance tire in the stock size?
I know the tires for the stock GT 17" rims are fairly low-profile, but is there a particular tire out there that I could put on to smooth the ride a bit & quiet the road noise just a bit? My car has the Toyo Proxes tires on it now.
In other words, can I get a non-performance tire in the stock size?
rweatherford
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- Mazda 5
Try looking up a touring tire in the factory size.
Tire Rack has ratings on about every tire they sell.
Tire Rack has ratings on about every tire they sell.
we just put Michelin Pilot Exacto A/S on our 5 yesterday and then took a 200 mile trip. The Michelins are much quieter and smoother, a huge difference. Seems like there's a slight loss in handling sharpness, but I think it'll be a fair tradeoff. The Toyos were terrible in rain and the Michelins got great reviews, so I'm interested in seeing how they perform in the rain. rweatherford has a great suggestion; I didn't use the Tire Rack for my purchase, but I did look at the ratings and reviews.
My new Rubber
After buying my 2nd mazda 5 but this time used, it was apparent the previous owner never rotated the tires. The backs were so cupped and noisy and the fronts had the wear bar starting to show, so, it was time.
For value\cost reasons I got the Hankook K106, alot quieter now although not whisper quiet. I cant even got the tires to squeal even around turns, Im really happy with them. 4 out the door only cost me $360!!!!, They came to my work and picked it up, put tires on, and dropped it back off.
I went with 215 50 17's which fills the wheel wells a little better but I can tell a huge difference how it takes bumps more softly. Couldnt be happier, I threw in a few pics of the wifes pink van for fun just because Ive never shown them in the same pic. Sorry for the crappy pics its from my phone.
After buying my 2nd mazda 5 but this time used, it was apparent the previous owner never rotated the tires. The backs were so cupped and noisy and the fronts had the wear bar starting to show, so, it was time.
For value\cost reasons I got the Hankook K106, alot quieter now although not whisper quiet. I cant even got the tires to squeal even around turns, Im really happy with them. 4 out the door only cost me $360!!!!, They came to my work and picked it up, put tires on, and dropped it back off.
I went with 215 50 17's which fills the wheel wells a little better but I can tell a huge difference how it takes bumps more softly. Couldnt be happier, I threw in a few pics of the wifes pink van for fun just because Ive never shown them in the same pic. Sorry for the crappy pics its from my phone.
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- 2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package
Nice fam... now you can compare both tires once the new ones start getting some use.
I like the looks as well. I love low-profile tires but the OEM are very low IMO (especially for the back wheels (boom06)). The Hankooks seem to have the right profile height...
I like the looks as well. I love low-profile tires but the OEM are very low IMO (especially for the back wheels (boom06)). The Hankooks seem to have the right profile height...
And honestly the tires are so cheap if I get any cupping or issues I can replace the effected tire very little cost. (90 each installed and including tax)
Ill get some better pics later with a real camera when the wife gets back home (she takes it everywhere).
My used 5, 31k miles,
My wifes 5, 17k miles after 3 years lol. Ill probably need a new set before she even goes through her stock tires.
Ill get some better pics later with a real camera when the wife gets back home (she takes it everywhere).
My used 5, 31k miles,
My wifes 5, 17k miles after 3 years lol. Ill probably need a new set before she even goes through her stock tires.
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- 2008 Mazda5 5MT Sport w/ Popular Package
Yup, do it w/o thinking about it, it is very similar to my wife's car case.
On past cars I have replaced tires at least twice with very low mileage but long age. Tire materials just start losing the good stuff after some years and can turn dangerous. In the case of the Toyos, they just get even crappier with age
Thats what I was hoping for thanks sveivo. I had read a ton of reviews. By the way folks it only changes your MPH by 1 mph higher than it reads at 60. I calculated into an excel spreadsheet and Im only off like 4.5 MPH at 300mph so....booya.
I really did.
Also,
215 50 17's = more available and generally cheaper than the 205's.
I really did.
Also,
215 50 17's = more available and generally cheaper than the 205's.
Thats what I was hoping for thanks sveivo. I had read a ton of reviews. By the way folks it only changes your MPH by 1 mph higher than it reads at 60. I calculated into an excel spreadsheet and Im only off like 4.5 MPH at 300mph so....booya.
I really did.
Also,
215 50 17's = more available and generally cheaper than the 205's.
I did the calculation and was the difference @ 60MPH. Most speedos read a little low anyway at 60. I wouldn't mind, as I rarely "speed" much anymore in search of every last MPG out there. I will have to keep in mind the 215s when tires come due. we're Snow + Sun people here, so I imagine the summer set will last a while! btw, 205/55 16s don't look bad, but the steel wheels do on a 5.
Now about 300MPH.. I think the Necessary rocket motor might put you over the GVWR of the 5 but just a tad...
