It's tire time! Recommend for Taurus and Mazda 3

[Greggy_D]

I couldn't have timed this any better.

Both cars are due for tires.

1. 2002 Ford Taurus. Currently have 4 year old TripleTreads that are developing hairline cracks in the sidewall. They are also almost down to the wear bars. I hate these tires. They were great to start but soon turned into noisy, hard-to-balance beasts. I also hated the OEM Continentals. Car is my wife's daily driver taking the girls to school. Car sees Michigan winters so inclement weather traction is #1 priority in my book.

2. 2007 Mazda 3. OEM Toyo Proxes are about to wear out after 33,000 and 2 and a half years. Not impressed with the wear or snow traction on these tires. I drive like a Grandpa so car mileage is around 34-38 mpg. I drive 56 miles each way to work so a low rolling resistance tire is important, as well as some wet/snow traction.

What tires would you recommend for each car considering their usage patterns?

 

[rszappa1]

I would reccomend the Michelin Hydro Edge or the Primacy...

 

[tom slick]

What size are the 3's tires? If they are the same as my Protege5 then you are stuck with V rated tires that will always wear out quickly, toyos being some of the better tires available in that size. I changed to a 205/55 tire to so I could buy a "touring" tire and it seems to be lasting longer.

 

[rszappa1]

Not true I have v rated OEM Michelins on my 2007 Honda Accord and they have over 66,000 on them with 5/32nds left...They are the MXV4 tire and it is V rated....

 

[Greggy_D]

Mazda has 205/55-16.

I should clarify that I realize each car will probably have a different tire recommendation.

 

[rszappa1]

Mine are 205/60/16

 

[MC5W20]

I recomend Michelin/BF Goodrich/Uniroyal

 

[tom slick]

Originally Posted By: Greggy_D
Mazda has 205/55-16.

I should clarify that I realize each car will probably have a different tire recommendation.


That's good, you'll have a much wider selection than my OEM 195/50-16

 

[rpn453]

Check out the BFG Traction T/A for the Mazda3. Good wear, great wet traction, and they're competent in snow. If you want to go a step beyond that, the Michelin Pilot Sport A/S is an excellent tire.

 

[daves87rs]

Michigan?


That would depend on the ride.


If your your wife doesn't mind a stiffer ride, try the Altramax (sp)RTs...they seem to handle the crazy weather around here pretty well...


for the 3 Cooper CS4s....