Performance tires

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by Coralgurl

Kuhmo, hankooks, continental, bridgestone are options. Some of the other ones don't come in the tire size I need. Pirelli's are nice, but would like something a little longer lasting.

I will either buy from the dealership or one of my tenants. Coopers are out....

Have to decide soon and book in....gonna get warm this weekend!!

It seems the main concern is tread wear so you don't really want performance tires as higher performance typically means less life. Stick with typical all season tires and you'll get the best bang for the buck in terms of tread life.

[MarkoD]

Originally Posted by sphelps

It seems the main concern is tread wear so you don't really want performance tires as higher performance typically means less life. Stick with typical all season tires and you'll get the best bang for the buck in terms of tread life.

the ride on these is wayyyy softer than with the stock run flats..... run flats are garbage

[Coralgurl]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

the ride on these is wayyyy softer than with the stock run flats..... run flats are garbage

Sexy!!

[Coralgurl]

Thanks for all the suggestions...figured there would be some car guys here

[sphelps]

Originally Posted by MarkoD

run flats are garbage

I second run flats are garbage! Crappy ride, ****ty life, horrible traction, and if you get a flat you can only drive for 50km and your tire is then shot. Might as well carry around the green goo! I always laugh every time I'm at the dealer and some poor sape is at the counter thinking he was just getting a tire repaired but rather has to buy at least two near tires at $350 each I've never use run flats again.

[-=James=-]

Originally Posted by sphelps

It seems the main concern is tread wear so you don't really want performance tires as higher performance typically means less life. Stick with typical all season tires and you'll get the best bang for the buck in terms of tread life.

+1 you should get all seasons. It seems like youre looking to get the best bang for your buck.

Theres no need for performance tires for a mazda 3. Find the quietest one with good wet/dry traction. I would recommend Kumho Ecstas or Michelin Pilot Sports.