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Two Mazda house in Oklahoma - 2/9/2008 4:55:28 PM

Jacotenente

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Mine: 2007 CX7 GT, FWD, Dark Cherry Mica (matched tint)
Wifes: 2007 Mazda3 Touring, 2.3L, Red (with 18" chrome rims and limo tint all around)

I just R/Red my stock CX7 tires after just 7,000 miles. The new tires are Bridgestone Dueler H/L "Alenza" 235/55/VR18. Tire pressure (cold) set at 30psi. The old Goodyear's started to feather and make noise. The guys at the Firestone shop in Moore, OK, said my front end alignment was off in camber and toe-in. It is all fixed now and these new tires are QUIET and smooth as butter compared to the Goodyear's. The are a pinch shorter and they lowered the car down about 1/4 - 1/2" (best guess). I paid $535 for the tires, install, alignment, etc-etc.

I am a 16-year Air Force guy stationed at Tinker AFB. I just got back from Iraq (2nd tour). Great to be home and driving my Mazdas!!!!!

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RE: Two Mazda house in Oklahoma - 2/9/2008 8:12:50 PM

bkey71

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Welcome to the forum!

Most of all, THANK YOU FOR SERVING OUR COUNTRY AND KEEPING US FREE!!!

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RE: Two Mazda house in Oklahoma - 2/10/2008 4:05:08 AM

virgin1

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Yes. Welcome and thanks!

I have little love for GoodYear tires. This has delveloped over the last 12-15 yrs, three different cars/three sets of them. I've had nothing but problems and consider them overpriced junk.
The RS-A's that came on my 3 (and that I should've replaced immediately) lasted < 20K, were hard and noisy and only worked well in absolutely dry weather conditions. I used to go sideways with them in any rain at all, and not the good contollable sideways I like either. I never knew which way they were gonna take me, and when.
Not a confidence builder, for sure.

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RE: Two Mazda house in Oklahoma - 2/10/2008 4:52:21 AM

Jacotenente

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I guess it makes too much sense for car makers to put good rubber on from the factory. I rarely go sideways...but, get a kick blasting through OKC traffic! I think people who own Mazdas like to have fun. Hey, thanks for you all for keeping the "home front" safe while I was gone.

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