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    New tire suggestions for 17" 2013 CX-5

    My OEM Geolandar G91 tires are nearing the wear bars and one of the tires has a leak I constantly refill. So I am thinking about ordering tires online and getting them installed at a local shop. I am considering one of: - Yokohama avid ascend - Continental Truecontact - Continental...
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    Off-Road Wheels and Tire Combo

    Hey everyone. I am pretty new in the Mazda game and also off roading. I was just wondering if anyone had suggestions for wheel and tire combo. Right now I am looking at the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W Tire in 265/75R16. If anyone has any suggestions or has a favorite set up I would love to hear about...
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    Removing glue residue left on aluminium rims

    I bought my car during the winter and they wrapped up the mounted summer tires in plastic bags which I stored in my garage. Today, I wanted to swap the winter tires with the summer tires. After I unwrapped them, I noticed that each spoke, on each rim, had glue residue. So far, 45 mins in on...
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    GT purchase question/advise: Tech Pkg & 17" vs 19" tires

    Hi there, Newbie here. Looking for advise: My current car is a 1997 Nissan Altima I've had for 15 years. I am looking at the GT model mainly bcz I want the added features + leather seats/moon roof. Tech Pkg: I am leary about the 'movable' adaptive headlights, it really seems something that...
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    2016 Mazda CX-5 GT Wheels & Tires (225 55R19)

    Selling my stock GT 19" wheels/tires and am willing to negotiate on price. Would like to keep it somewhat local, but I may be able to ship for free. Stock 2016 Mazda CX-5 GT wheels and tires in Like New condition. Only 520 miles were driven on this set before I took them off and stored them in...
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    Need help with new tires for CX-5 (Complete car newb).

    Hey guys! I got a used Mazda CX-5 (2013 model) - Touring AWD last week. I am extremely happy with the car so far. However I want to get better tires for it. It currently has tires that say primeval on it. Not sure what brand they are. I am moving to Laramie, Wyoming in less than 10-20 days for...
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    Snow... it happend

    hey guys, its snowed where I am for the first time this year and lucky me my abs called it quits today yay! I have pretty good all season M+S tires on this little red wagon but she slides around like a baby deer on ice. I am pretty good at keeping it straight as it snows 4-5 months out of the...
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    Need Help Choosing All Season Tires!!!!!!!!

    Hey Mazda Family! My car (2007 MZ3 GT hatchback) is in Chicago and I need to replace all my tires. I want to get all season tires but can't decide which brand to go with. I was thinking between Hankook Ventus V2 Concept 2 , Kumho Ecsta 4x KU22, or Continental Extreme Contact DWS. I am riding...
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    Will Mazda 3 17" Rims work?

    Hi, Just got the car, and the "funny" previous owner gave me a extra set of winter wheels with studs, but no rims for them! The wheels are 265/65r17. The thing is that I can get a set of alu rims from a Mazda 3, which are 6.5" J 17, et 52.5mm axel 67.1mm thus the tyres will fit the rim, and the...
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    2014 tire replacement - suggestions?

    My 2014 Mazda 6 Touring is nearing 50k miles. Tires will need to be replaced soon. Any suggestions on brand? I have the larger stock wheels (19 inch I believe)
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    full size spare??

    So this is my first post and I have done my research. I am looking for a good place to find a 5 wheel for my 2011 mazda3 s hatchback. I bought it used with no spare, dumb i know, and i have been worried that i will be in a really bad situation with no spare. any ideas where i can get a wheel...
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    Nail puncture - should I replace the tires ?

    Got a nail close to the side of the tire (see below). Do I really need to replace it? Cuz Walmart auto center says it cannot be patched. My CX-5 only got 16000 miles on it. :( Do I need to replace all 4 tires since it's touring AWD? What tires would you recommend if replacement is...
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    Winter tires acquired

    After doing about 2 months of research on a set of winter tires, I decided to go with the Michelin X-ice xi3. I went with size 215/65/17 mounted on steel wheels. Going for function over style. These tires score high on Tire Rack and Consumer Reports testing, coupled with the experience of...
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    tire size change

    Nothing sexier than a nice mazda zooming down the road...I want to change tire size from original size of 245/50/20...to a wider tire, a bit more stance with great noise reduction and great mileage. .what would you recommend on my 2011 cx9 gthe awd???
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    Finally installed Goodyear RS-A tires...

    For those who haven't seen my ramblings about this before I purchased a set of Goodyear RS-A tires (OE size) from Discount Tire Direct (no tax/shipping) when they had a $100 off four tires sale early last year in anticipation of putting them on around Nov/Dec... however, the OE Bridgestones must...
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    i need new tires please help!!!!!

    right now i ride in an 02 protege5 and i have 205 55 r16s and i need new tires what is the best size to get and where is the best place to get them from
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    Flaky TPMS?

    Hi guys, So first of all I did RTM, and I also did a search about the particular problem I was having with the system on my 2014 CX-5 Touring, and it does appear as though some other folks have had this issue. I just want to clarify whether or not we are talking about two separate system and...
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    Awd cx-5 Need help tire blown, 30k on tires. 1 new oem w/tire shredding or 4 cheepie?

    I had a tire blow on my front passenger side and the dealer said it can not be repaired since the sidewall is blown. 4 new toyo a23 (oem) tires cost 1300 installed! Now they said the tireware is too much on the other tires (29k miles, almost 2 years old) and with all wheel drive only one new...
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    GT - winter tires necessary in st louis?

    Sweating weather i should invest in a winter set or not for wifes GT? Sometimes we get almost no snow/ice and have dry pavement most of the winter in St Louis Mo. Sometimes. Does the tire rating really affect handling as some snows arent made in H speed rating. Will most snows wear out...
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    Anyone install a Mazda Bose Spare Wheel Sub-woofer in M5?

    Has anyone installed or considered installing a Mazda Bose Spare Wheel Sub Woofer in the Mazda 5? The unit I am referring to mounts inside the Spare Tire and was/is available on the Mazda 6 and Mazda 3 (hatch versions), as well as some other make cars such as the Nisan Rogue, and some...
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