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    08 3 tire wear and type

    I just purchased a 2008 3 hatchback, I love the car so far by the way. any way i have been hearing that this car goes through tires like nothing due to the camber or the rims. I was wondering what type of tires someone might recommend for long use but also still getting good all season...
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    245 45 18 or 245 50 18??

    hi all, well seems like ill be purchasing another pair of rota torques this time 18x8 +48 for the MS3. looking to put some super beefy nexen N series tires on them, rolling the fenders won't be an issue if it comes to that. which size would best fill the wheel well? P.S. the car IS NOT...
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    Blizzak LM-25 vs Parada Spec-X

    Hi all, I'm new again...I had a 2002 Protege5, but then sold it and ran a BMW 530i for 5 years. Now I'm back to Mazdas and happy about it!!! I just purchased a 2008 CX9 AWD Grand Touring with 40k miles and it currently has some practically new Bridgestone Blizzak LM-25 tires on it. I live in...
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    2003 Mazda Protege5 50mm offset vs. 38 offset?????

    I have been searching all day to try to find something but i can't so i finally decided to make this. After searching for a while i figured the Protege5 has a +50 offset with 6" wide rims and 195/50R16 tires all OEM. I just bought (4) tires that are 205/40R17 and some...
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    Tire flat and TPMS light NOT on?!

    Hello Mazdas247 community, I have a question for anyone knowledgeable about TPMS systems, specifically whether the system has failed if the light is NOT on when the tire goes flat / or the spare is mounted? I have a 2010 Mazda5 GT, purchased in the US but now in Belgium. Snow tires are...
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    2006 Mazda3 Tires - Which One?

    Hello all, I'm wondering if someone here can help me choose some new tires for my Mazda 3 2006. First of all, I have the highest end model from that year and my car seems to take Z rated tires. Do I really need to install these? What will be the difference if I install other ratings? Now, a...
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    Stock Mazdaspeed 3 Wheels with Bridgestone tires

    sold
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    1990 MAZDA MPV Rims on MSP

    I got a set of winter tires (205/60/15) and I was wondering if i can use my 1990 MPV 10-slot rims on my msp. It's a 15"x6" rim with a 4.5" Bolt Pattern and a 40mm offset (http://www.originalwheels.com/mazda-wheels/mpv1990rims.php).
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    Is a 235mm width tire too wide for 18x7.5 rims sitting on Tein S-techs?

    I had originally planned to buy 225/40/R18 tires that I had found on clearance, but now they're out of stock. So now I either go down to 225/45's or 225/50's on 17" rims, or I get the 235/40/18's that they still have in stock and which are also on clearance. So I'm wondering if a 235mm width...
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    42mm offset enough for a 17x8 wheel with 225/45/R17 tires

    First off, I have a '09 3 hatch still riding on the factory suspension. I found a killer deal on some 225/45/R17 tires, so I started shopping around for wheels and settled on a set of 17x8's that I like, but they have a 42mm offset. I know the stock offset is 52.5mm and I've read that the...
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    Best tires that you ever put your shoe in?

    What are the best tires that you ever had and that you have or will want for you Mazda?
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    (OH) 4 Tires: Potenza RE050 215/45/18

    SOLD I'm selling a set of four OEM tires taken off my Mazdaspeed6. They have less than 5,000 miles on them and lots of tread, as you can see in the pic. A new set costs over $900 on Tirerack; I'm asking $300 and hoping for a quick sale to get these out of my garage. Sorry for pic quality; I...
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    burning through tires

    I seem to be burning through the sides of my tires at a almost rediculious rate. Its like a set of tires every year or twice a year.
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    Alignment/Balancing Issues?

    My car was having some issues recently where the steering wheel started vibrating at about 60mph. It also was pulling slightly to the left on the highway. I thought there may be a balancing and alignment problem so I brought it to NTB to get the tires rotated, balanced and aligned. After I got...
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    WTB: Winter tire/wheel setup for 2007 Mazda 5 Grand Touring

    I am looking for a winter wheel and tire set for my wifes Mazda 5. I want at least 2 winters of tread left on the tires. I am willing to drive a short way to pick them up. Otherwise I'll ship them to 48382. We are located in Commerce Twp., MI 48382. Thank you for looking. Aaron
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    2003 Protege5 17" Tire Size

    I recently bought 17" Mazda 3 rims and was wondering what would be the best tire size to put on so they don't rub and they fit properly (btw it's not lowered, stock height) I was considering either 215/40 or 205/45. I live in Montreal so as anybody who lives here knows, the streets are horrible...
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    Kazera 19" Wheels and Toyo Tires with TPMS

    SOLD For sale I have a full set of 4 19x7.5 Kazera KZ-C wheels with Toyo PROXES4 225/35 ZR19 Summer tires with TPMS sensors. Bolt pattern on the wheels is 5x114.3 with a +48 offset. This was the second of two extra sets of wheels/tires that came with my Mazdaspeed3 when I bought it from a...
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    17x7.5" Rota Battle wheels for sale

    17x7.5" Rota Battle wheels. Nice condition overall, just a few minor chips on the paint. No noticeable curb rash. Wrapped in 215/45/17 Eagle F1 GSD3 tires. Two tires are pretty worn, the other two have a little bit of tread left to them. All four wheels and tires - $400 OBO. I also have a...
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    18" Evo X GSR Wheels - Charcoal

    For sale I have four Evo X GSR wheels in great condition. Although the pics are misleading, the wheels are painted charcoal metallic. Specs are: 18x8.5 +35mm offset 5x114.3 Yoko Advan tires 11K miles TPMS sensors installed and included <--these are expensive $700 or best offer. Shipping...
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    Stock P5 rims and 4 tires

    I've got 4 chrome 16" rims that came off of my 2002 P5. i purchased a set of powder coated 2003 rims and have no use for these now. The clear coat (or whatever is on them) is peeling on all of the rims except for one, and the previous owner apparently thought that the rims were curb feelers, so...
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