My stock tire treadwear is fine, okay to drive locally but not on the highway because the crease around it indicates that I should get them changed. My auto shop recommended Hankook but no specific series was mentioned. Being a female driver, I really don't want to end up getting stuck in the snow. I did some research and am eyeing on these few tires but I need some fellow mazda 3 owners opinion on this. I would really want quiet tires that will work all year round, I'm not hard on tires. I only drive on the weekend and a few (like 3-5) long distance trips throughout the yr. Money is an issue, so if I don't have to spend more, I don't want to.

1. Nexen N7000 - Looks like this tire is cheapest but I read about grip problem while driving in the snow, so I'm not sure.

2. Hankook Optimo H727 - Mixed reviews.

3. FALKEN AZENIS PT-722 55R R16 - Leaning toward this but I read mixed reviews on this too.

Did anyone of you had these tires on your mazdas before?

 

The all season tires suck in snow, winter and are only good for 3 seasons!. Please stay away from these tires.
Please buy All Weather Tires! These ones are actually rated for winter driving, whereas the All Season's are not.
Get the Hankook Optimo 4S.
Please Read: https://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/whe...w-tires-32498/

 

Thanks for your reply. Can you suggest something similar since the 4s is not available?

 

In which area do you live, Rainbow?

 

It's in the article: Please Read: https://www.mazdaforum.com/forum/whe...w-tires-32498/

Did you not read it. It is a very important article.
You could always search the web for "all weather tire"

You may have to wait a couple months til they go on sale.

 

I'm in the NY queens area.

 

Oh, cool. I visited my brothers in law many years ago when he lived there. I was a bit intimidated by the big city but it was quite nice in their company.

You do get a bunch of snow now and then. So, ideally you get the tires with a snow lake on the sidewall. Hopwfully you can wait until the tire stores stock up on those.