Hey sifus,

I'm planning to change my rims soon but would like to see what are my options for tyres.
I'm currently driving a Mazda 3 2.0 sedan(year 2010)
Currently running on original 215/45/17

Would like some suggestions on what size of tyres should I go for if I'm:
1) Maintaining my 17" stock rims
2) Change up to 18" sports rims

I would like to go as wide as physically possible w/out any major negative side effects.

Please advise

how about 225/40/R18?

like those ori measurement on FD2R

This post has been edited by geforce88: Aug 9 2012, 12:19 PM

I'm pretty sure can go 225/45/R18
Was wondering if can go any wider than that?

Mine original comes with 205/50/17. which pretty much an odd size tyre.

Currently through websites only Michilen PS 3 and Toyo Proxes C1s has it. Now asking whether they really bring in this tyre size.

for comfort & good tyre pricing, maintaining 17"" is still highly recommended

Perhaps you can try on 225

Looking at tyre prices, I think I might stick to 17" rims...
18" tyres very costly...

205/50/17 got Yokohama cdrive2
nexen n6000
Achilles atr sport

Yeah...it is indeed!

Toyo T1 Sport 225/45/R18 = RM635/pc

I have used Toyo C1S 215/50/17, nothing to shout out, very loud noise after 1 year.
Just replaced it with Michelin PS3 215/50/17, excellent grip and low noise. Highly recommended using PS3.
Price RM580/tyre with trade in old tyre.

I'm actually thinking of Goodyear Asymmetric2 or Goodyear Directional5

Any comments?

i change to Goodyear Asym2 few months back..very good tyre i will say..

This tyre size 205/50/17. Not much choice. There is a few tyre out there.
ToyoC1s,Toyo DRB, Ori OEM tyre Proxes R32 and PS3.

The most expensive would be PS3 among all. Follow by R32 and Toyo DRB. All are OEM size.

I do not wish to change to 215/45/17. To me lesser rubbish, comfort wise might need to sacrifies.

Good Year A2 and Yoko Aspec dB only comes with 215/45/17.

aspec? those are old tires bro.

check if their advan db comes with the sizes you prefer.

I just changed to GY F1 D5 a few months ago, so far got good grip but a bit noisy I'd say.

No only 215/45/17 only check liao

asked nestum on other 17" sizes?

This post has been edited by Quazacolt: Oct 31 2012, 09:00 PM

I feel the price 4 his GYA2 is quite expensive..
Might go 4 a set of rims from him later on though..

How about Pirelli P7?
Is it good if compare to Michelin PS3?
Thanks.

you may try Nexen N8000. similar tread to AS2 but cheaper. high performance tire and many golf gtis are using it

Pirelli only have 215/45/17, it does not hv our original size. Michelin got d original size of 205/50/17 for PS3. Price is Klang is $485 per piece

What's the diff in ride between our original 205/50 and 215/45? I just changed my toyo to Michelin ps3, but of 215/45. My ori toyo lasted me for 20 mths only and 36000 mileage.. All botak Liao.

Yes...the ori Toyo tire do wear out really fast...
Mine also 40k mileage botak already...

The ori size of our M3 from japan is 205/50/17.

Local assemble size is 215/45/17, which is even lower profile then the ori size which is more stable. coz wearing 215 rubber instead of 205. But more bumpier ride due to 45 series as compare to 50 series.

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Added on November 24, 2012, 11:34 amGuys there is this tyre that fit our OEM size of 205/50/17 toyo TEO plus at d price of $390 per piece available at Hin Leong at Jln kapar Klang. I think value for $

This post has been edited by viper1912: Nov 24 2012, 11:34 AM

How's the feedback for the TOYO TEO plus? Seems very value for money comparing to other brands reaching RM600 per piece..

I would say is quite a decent tire, toyo claim is silent tyre used in previously in my CT. Not bad with this kind of price I think u can't go wrong with tyre made in Japan

Thanks for the feedback.. will consider this once my PS is bold...
I also prefer Japan made tires..
PS getting a little slippery during rain now with more thn 60% remaining.. Have bad experience with fat guy during wet..

Have you guys heard of Marangoni tyre???

It is kinda good because my bro installed it on his Mazda 3 and the feedback, cornering are all good...

Marangoni only make big tyre and can't seems to find small one.

Although I have to admit it is a little bit noisy. Performance tyre somehow you should expect some bad NVH but not too severe thou.

Anymore tires for 205/50/17? I'm trying to find in Sg also. They seem to have more choices.

I'm not really comfortable with Michelin after bad experience twice.. XM1 on waja and Pilot Sports on the M3.. Literally gripless when raining and cant do anything near to 80kmh.

My myvi with Turanza AR10 can hit 100++ at that kind of weather without problem!

I've always been a fan of Bridgestone.. Does Bridgestone carries this size?


This post has been edited by maui303q: Dec 20 2012, 09:49 PM

Hi Mazda 3 fellows...
If change the tire from to 205/50/17 to 215/45/17...
Any modification need to be done?
Will it hit the inner fender?

Thanks a lot.

guys, Mazda 3 is infamous of its noise so could Michellin significantly reduce the car noise?

Got a Nexen N8000 running on 225/45/18
So far so good.. Quiet & good grip..
Best value for money I guess..