Downgrading 17" to 16"

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aha

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• Jul 5, 2014

• #1

My car is at 22K with stock Toyos - I have a weird feelings that I'd be happier with 16" wheels & tires since my goal is comfort. Am I just getting old ? (smoke)

 

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sac02

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2013 Mazda5 Sport 6MT

• Jul 5, 2014

• #2

No, the stock toyos really are just that bad.

I was worried when I swapped from the stock 16" toyos to 17" Michelin pilot super sports. Conventional wisdom says that going from a high profile all season tire, to a lower profile high performance tire would result in a worse ride. But in reality the ride was SIGNIFICANTLY better.

 

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tuanies

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2014 Mazda 5 Sport 6MT

• Jul 5, 2014

• #3

I'll trade you my 16" alloys + toyos with 5k for yours come up to the PNW.

 

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chad99

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2013 Mazda 5 Sport

• Jul 6, 2014

• #4

Im in the bay area if you want to swap for the 16"s...rims/tires (also factory toyos) have 24,xxx miles on them lol

 

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torquelover

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2015 Soul Red 6 Sport Auto 2016 Accord EX Auto

• Jul 6, 2014

• #5

For all you 17" Toyo drivers out there, switching to Yoko Avid Envigors made a night and day difference in the car in terms of ride quality and quietness.

 

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aha

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• Jul 7, 2014

• #6

Thank you for responding guys. When did you ditch your Toyos? I believe I can wait 'till another 10K miles but I really can't stand them. DTD currently has specials on many tires including double rebates....really tempting.
Chad99 - Thanks for the offer, it looks like I will try swapping tires for now.

 

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90210

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2012 Mazda5 Touring

• Jul 7, 2014

• #7

I got 30K out of my toyos, with plenty of tread still left.

I went with 18 MS3 wheels on Hankook Ventus

 

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sac02

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2013 Mazda5 Sport 6MT

• Jul 7, 2014

• #8

I ditched mine at 2800 miles. they're in a corner of my garage, waiting to be useful someday when we take a long road trip and I don't want to put 2000 miles on my "nice" tires, or when I stock out and sell the van in a few years.

 

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aha

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• Jul 8, 2014

• #9

(headbang) Thank you - I won't feel bad getting rid of mine at 22K anymore

sac02 said:

I ditched mine at 2800 miles. they're in a corner of my garage, waiting to be useful someday when we take a long road trip and I don't want to put 2000 miles on my "nice" tires, or when I stock out and sell the van in a few years.

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