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mazdamarla · 11-18-2003, 03:37 PM

So I just called up my tire place and inquired about snow tires for my 6. I would be going from the Sport Package 17" to whatever they recommended. They recommended specifically the Bridgestone Blizzaks, 16" on a steel rim with hubcabs. Total cost installed $662.50. Said it wouldn't affect my odo/speedo much, if at all. How's that sound?

Are these good tires? He said Bridgestone is known for good snow tires. I've never had "snow tires" specifically, that I can remember - I've always had all-season type tires on my other, older cars.

ashutoshsm · 11-18-2003, 03:54 PM

Tirerack or tires.com is bound to have cheaper options. I'm not going to check for you (boo!) - but maybe someone that has can tell us?

mazdamarla · 11-18-2003, 04:09 PM

but how much would shipping be on something that heavy??? Yikes.

ashutoshsm · 11-18-2003, 04:18 PM

tires.com and some others have free shipping

you can buy cheap wheels at tires.com (discounttiredirect) or get your local tire store (may be a costco, sams club, or even a DTD!) to price match at least the tire prices.

They bulk/UPS ship it, and it isn't too much, Its around 7-10 per tire at places like vulcantire.com and tirerack.com. Worthwhile if you save 10-ish per tire. Often, no tax (online purchase) helps too!

White Knight · 11-18-2003, 04:29 PM

Bridgestone Blizzaks are awesome tires! I just got a set for my car. I'm using the stock rims for it....come this spring I'm getting new tires and wheels! Can't wait.

Yea you can't get a better price! Get the road hazard insurance! That's an awesome deal!

mazdamarla · 11-18-2003, 04:37 PM

What's the road hazard insurance cover? We already have some type of road hazard/towing deal thru our Mazda6 warranty, don't we?

RRRyan · 11-18-2003, 11:15 PM

Bridgestone Blizzaks are the best. I have them on my old 96 mustang and drove it for 6 years in Michigan's winter with no problem. Could not believe how wonderful they were on the RWD.

I also have Alphines from Michellins for 1 of the winter, they are sub-standard compares to the Blizzaks.

CvilleSix · 11-18-2003, 11:30 PM

I'm glad to hear good words regarding the Blizzaks. Those are what I'm planning on getting as soon as it gets a bit colder and I have a little more $$$. From what I remember, they do come in a size that will fit the stock 17" rims (215/50-17 I think). I'm planning on new rims in the spring too, so I'm just going to use the 17's for winter.

White Knight · 11-18-2003, 11:52 PM

You don't have tire insurance if you hit a nail....with the insurance you can get a new tire say if a nail hits your side wall. For the extra $62 dollars I would highly recommend it!

kyler13 · 11-19-2003, 08:39 AM

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Originally posted by mazdamarla

* * * * * * So I just called up my tire place and inquired about snow tires for my 6. I would be going from the Sport Package 17" to whatever they recommended. They recommended specifically the Bridgestone Blizzaks, 16" on a steel rim with hubcabs. Total cost installed $662.50. Said it wouldn't affect my odo/speedo much, if at all. *How's that sound? *

Are these good tires? *He said Bridgestone is known for good snow tires. *I've never had "snow tires" specifically, that I can remember - I've always had all-season type tires on my other, older cars. *[/b]

Tirerack has that same set-up, Blizzaks on 16" steel wheels with wheel covers, for about $550. For shipping, just select to buy on the web and go through the purchase process as far as you can before entering payment info. You should be able to see the shipping cost.

edit: Actually, $524 total, $565 with road hazard. And covers are optional at an additional $28. Shipping choices ranged from $59-$61 for me in MD (shipped from DE). Since Tirerack has a couple regional locations, they'll ship from the closest location that has the tires and wheels in stock. I'm looking at ~$585 shipped (no road hazard or wheel covers). Not bad!

http://www.tirerack.com/snow/SnowSelectWhe...03&autoModClar=

11-18-2003, 03:37 PM	#1 (permalink)
mazdamarla Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan's TRUE West Coast Posts: 543 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Snow Tires So I just called up my tire place and inquired about snow tires for my 6. I would be going from the Sport Package 17" to whatever they recommended. They recommended specifically the Bridgestone Blizzaks, 16" on a steel rim with hubcabs. Total cost installed $662.50. Said it wouldn't affect my odo/speedo much, if at all. How's that sound? Are these good tires? He said Bridgestone is known for good snow tires. I've never had "snow tires" specifically, that I can remember - I've always had all-season type tires on my other, older cars. __________________ My SPEED YELLOW '03 6i

11-18-2003, 03:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
ashutoshsm Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: Snow Tires Tirerack or tires.com is bound to have cheaper options. I'm not going to check for you (boo!) - but maybe someone that has can tell us? __________________ -ashu Mazda6Tech.com CarDomain Wheels, tires, fluids and roof-mounted bike/ski rack. That's enough mods for me! .

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mazdamarla Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan's TRUE West Coast Posts: 543 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: Snow Tires but how much would shipping be on something that heavy??? Yikes. __________________ My SPEED YELLOW '03 6i

11-18-2003, 04:18 PM	#4 (permalink)
ashutoshsm Mazda Guru Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: NoVA Posts: 2,251 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: Snow Tires tires.com and some others have free shipping you can buy cheap wheels at tires.com (discounttiredirect) or get your local tire store (may be a costco, sams club, or even a DTD!) to price match at least the tire prices. They bulk/UPS ship it, and it isn't too much, Its around 7-10 per tire at places like vulcantire.com and tirerack.com. Worthwhile if you save 10-ish per tire. Often, no tax (online purchase) helps too! __________________ -ashu Mazda6Tech.com CarDomain Wheels, tires, fluids and roof-mounted bike/ski rack. That's enough mods for me! .

11-18-2003, 04:29 PM	#5 (permalink)
White Knight Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 498 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: Snow Tires Bridgestone Blizzaks are awesome tires! I just got a set for my car. I'm using the stock rims for it....come this spring I'm getting new tires and wheels! Can't wait. Yea you can't get a better price! Get the road hazard insurance! That's an awesome deal!

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11-18-2003, 04:37 PM	#6 (permalink)
mazdamarla Track Racer Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Michigan's TRUE West Coast Posts: 543 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: Snow Tires What's the road hazard insurance cover? We already have some type of road hazard/towing deal thru our Mazda6 warranty, don't we? __________________ My SPEED YELLOW '03 6i

11-18-2003, 11:15 PM	#7 (permalink)
RRRyan Drivers License Join Date: May 2003 Posts: 56 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: Snow Tires Bridgestone Blizzaks are the best. I have them on my old 96 mustang and drove it for 6 years in Michigan's winter with no problem. Could not believe how wonderful they were on the RWD. I also have Alphines from Michellins for 1 of the winter, they are sub-standard compares to the Blizzaks.

11-18-2003, 11:30 PM	#8 (permalink)
CvilleSix Rally Racer Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: New York, NY Posts: 1,896 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: Snow Tires I'm glad to hear good words regarding the Blizzaks. Those are what I'm planning on getting as soon as it gets a bit colder and I have a little more $$$. From what I remember, they do come in a size that will fit the stock 17" rims (215/50-17 I think). I'm planning on new rims in the spring too, so I'm just going to use the 17's for winter. __________________ 2003 White 6i MTX [Custom turbo... almost done since 09/05]

11-18-2003, 11:52 PM	#9 (permalink)
White Knight Track Racer Join Date: Feb 2003 Posts: 498 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Reading Topic: Snow Tires You don't have tire insurance if you hit a nail....with the insurance you can get a new tire say if a nail hits your side wall. For the extra $62 dollars I would highly recommend it!