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    Winter Tires for sale

    Selling a set of 4 195/65R-15 Dunlop SP Winter Sport 3D tires mounted on 15x6.5 5-114 et42 cb67 steel rims. Only 2 winter seasons on them only ~5,000 miles. Asking $450 or best offer. My MSP handled like a tank in the snow with these. In Northern Illinois, prefer not to ship, but could be an...
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    performance tire options

    Hi all, I'm looking at different replacement options from my 245/50x20 OEM Dueler's Here in Arizona, everyday is summer tire weather. I see some 255/45x20 performance sedan tires that peaked my interest (around the same $ price point as the Yoko parada spec-X) Nitto Nt 555 Toyo Proxes TR...
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    Rim paint questions

    I want to paint my stock '03 rims gloss black. I've seen lots of flat black painted rims. Basically i want to get a pretty glossy black finish then i'm going to paint the lip red and get some red lug nuts and red calipers. I think I have the process down but i need to know where to purchase the...
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    tire questions

    Hello, I am new to these forums but I have a question. Just bought a 2002 Protege DX and the spare tire is shot. The spare is a 14" and the tires on the car are 15". Is this normal or should I look for a 15" compact spare? Also, I live in Michigan and wonder if I should look at a narrow tire...
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    lowering springs

    I have a 05 mazda 3 with 18x8 offset 40 with235/40/18 and I was wondering how low I could drop my car with no tire rubbing, where to look for a good buy, and who I get to install them. Any help would be great!
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    Tire Replacement

    I have an '08 CX-9 Touring with the OEM Duelers. So far they have been doing great, with about 28k and roughly 7/32 remaining tread depth. Well, due to my own carelessness I got a sidewall puncture on one of the rears. I am aware of the AWD factor, but it pains me to part with over $700 for...
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    Tire Bump?

    Hey all, Came back from lunch and noticed a bump in my sidewall. Already google'd what it was and planned on some new rubber soon anyway. Need to drive from Philly to Harrisburg and back this weekend on the PA turnpike though. So I was curious if anybody had experience with this and if this...
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    Wtb racing hart center cap (4) or 67.1mm center caps

    got some new Racing Hart CP-035R SSF 17x7.5 (look at pic) and they didnt come with center caps. the caps either need to be 67.1mm (used a ruler so not too accurate) or the ones racing hart made (yes I know they are rare). please let me know what you have or any info on where to get these thanks!
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    Tpms

    Hay there, did a bit of searching and it seems like this could work but just want to ask to make sure. I have an 07 Mazda3 2.3 and I bought some 08 Mazdaspeed3 OEM 18 rims and slightly used tires. They did not come with the TPMS (tire pressure monitor system) stems installed. The seller told...
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    How to increase fuel mileage for your Mazda?

    Tip 1. Set your tires to the proper inflation. Properly inflated tires can reduce fuel consumption by up to 3%. Your tires also lose about 1 PSI per month, and when the tires are cold (e.g., in the winter), their pressure will decrease due to the thermal contraction of the air. It is recommended...
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    Tire size...will it fit?

    Hey guys/girls, i am in need of tires for my 2005 mazda 3. Right now i have 2005 (i think) mx-5 10spoke wheels on the car. Will a 215/40zr/17 fit? I know the 17 will lol. The stock size is 205 will 215 really make much of a difference? Just curious don't want to spend the cash then find out...
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    FS: 2010 OEM MZ3 wheels + tires - $600 obo

    Up for sale are 2010 Mazda 3 sport 17x7 wheels + Yokohama P205/50-17 tires for $500. Price is for local pickup (Santa Ana, CA). Shipping will be a bit more, but I'm willing to negotiate. Wheel + Tires are included, no lugs or TPMS. They have roughly 5000 miles on them - roughly because I'm still...
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    CX-9 OEM Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400's / set of 4

    Selling a set of 4 OEM Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400's in 245/50R20. Tires are in fine shape, no issues. Would prefer local pickup in eastern MA. Best offer.
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    05 mazda 3 tires help please!!!!

    Im having a hard time trying to find tires to fit my eighteens on my 05 mazda 3 that dont rub any advice????
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    Tire size for 17x7.5 +45

    Guys, I searched but didn't find exactly the answer I needed. I got a great deal on a set of rims in 17x7.5 with a +45 offset. I need to know what size tire I can get away with. I'm at stock height right now, and won't be lowering anymore than an inch or so if and when I do. I also have a...
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    What size tires for these rims and do they fit???

    Hi! I'm new to these forums but i have a 1999 Protege DX and would like to purchase these rims: http://www.tunerpitstop.com/product/Option-Racing-Wheels/Default.aspx. I would like to know which ones to get and what tires to get exactly. Thank You!
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    TPMS, Where and How?

    Anybody knows where the TPMS are actually located and how do they work? Im asking because when i had my Mini, it had TPMS (OEM from the factory) on 2 of the 4 wheels (front left and rear right) and it was located on the ABS sensor, measuring constantly the rotation of the wheels... I just...
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    2004 model, front end clanking when hitting bumps

    I am new here and just bought the car yesterday. I have rolled windows down and turned off fan and radio to pin point where its coming from. I would say its in the suspension somewhere. When i roll over bumps in the road i can hear a definate dull clunk sound coming from the front end. What...
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    FS - 15" Winter wheels/tires (SE MI) $300

    Selling a set of 4 wheels with Hankook W404 Winter Radials. They have one more winter of life left in them. They served me well for several winters. I think these are even T speed rated. Tire size is 185-65-15. They are a narrower tire so they cut though the snow better than a wide tire. The...
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    Tires: Continental ExtremeContact DWS

    Hey everybody, I picked up my P5 back in late September, 2009. It came with the Kumho Ecsta ASX, but they've obviously seen better days. Now after a few good snowfalls in the Minneapolis area, I'm starting to really fear for my safety with those things on my car. They really can't handle any...
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