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by SOMERS
Sun Nov 11, 2018 6:59 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: The futures bright the future is Mazda...
Replies: 2
Views: 2694

Re: The futures bright the future is Mazda...

HANDY ANDY I wonder when they are going to further streamline their cars and get rid of those truck style door handles , they did it on the CX3 boot lid. You are only as young as you feel and only as old as you look. You are what you eat. Somers . Age 83 in 52 days CX3 SOUL RED <<<<<<<< and why not !
by SOMERS
Sun Nov 11, 2018 3:44 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Recommendations for new tyres
Replies: 23
Views: 17309

Re: Recommendations for new tyres

CABIN NOISE. I am thinking that many owners like me have been over inflating their CX3 Toyo tires. = NOISE. Car tires are a compromise as their is no perfect tire for every driving situation. Variables :- Price Tread wear Age Tread compound Season Comfort Road holding Tempreture. Road / trail condit...
by SOMERS
Sat Nov 10, 2018 4:00 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Recommendations for new tyres
Replies: 23
Views: 17309

Re: Recommendations for new tyres

I would like to recomend/ surgest that owners continue run your CX 3 with the origional Toyo tyres for their full life span at least while the new cars are under waranty,at the door sticker P.S.I . 33/30 checking the P.S.I . on a weekly basis. Reason being ~ Tread wear ; Steering ; Wheel bearings ; ...
by SOMERS
Sat Nov 10, 2018 3:39 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Recommendations for new tyres
Replies: 23
Views: 17309

Re: Recommendations for new tyres

TYRE ROAD NOISE. Road quality 80 / 100 + two hils. Road : Dry. Out side tempreture 82 F. Full Sun. Vehicle Mazda CX3 Passengers ~ none. Driver weight : 190 lbs. Gas tank 3/4 full. Road holding Good. 90/100 Ride Quality Good. 90/100 Steering Good . 90/100 Milage 15k / ltr . 80/100 Vehicle speed avera...
by SOMERS
Sat Nov 10, 2018 2:01 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Recommendations for new tyres
Replies: 23
Views: 17309

Re: Recommendations for new tyres

I would invite you to visit "you tube ">>> 7 of the best all season tyres for 2018 <<< A southern parts U.K. video . Also you will find another video by the same narrator dealing with Winter tyres. This morning I am going to run an inflation test of ONE P.S.I above the door sticker this is...
by SOMERS
Fri Nov 09, 2018 4:07 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: What's your tyre pressures.
Replies: 26
Views: 32350

Re: What's your tyre pressures.

DaveG I guess you know this is all about compremise ! The roads here are very similar to those I found in Norway. Last evening , I changed the CX3 tire air pressure down from 38 PSI all round to 34 PSI front and 32 PSI rear ,took the car for a drive and found that the tire were bouncing on the road,...
by SOMERS
Fri Nov 09, 2018 3:27 pm
Forum: Main Mazda CX3 chat
Topic: Recommendations for new tyres
Replies: 23
Views: 17309

Re: Recommendations for new tyres

AndyRen Just before I sold my Jeep Patriot to a lady I fitted a new set of all season Falken tires as i did not want her to have an accident where the old tires could be atributed to blame. The difference the new Falken tires made to the driving experiance was fantastic, the price was more than reas...
by SOMERS
Fri Nov 09, 2018 2:03 am
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: What's your tyre pressures.
Replies: 26
Views: 32350

Re: What's your tyre pressures.

DAVEG TIRE PRESSURE AND ROAD TEMPRETURE. This is all about where you live and where you drive. What tire pressure suits my car and may not suite those who live in colder climates. You say 36 front and 33 rear that is for your Bournmouth UK. You are like me , that is, we are very concerned to inflate...
by SOMERS
Thu Nov 08, 2018 12:37 pm
Forum: Faults & Technical
Topic: Automatic Vs manual
Replies: 35
Views: 30736

Re: Automatic Vs manual

I have noticed the the CX3 when in automatic drive sometimesthe gearbox gets confuZZZZZZed. ( I know that the car is not a person or is it ? ) The reason for this situation is that the gearbox has 6 selective gears, another reason is the the vehicle does not know and can not anticipate the road ahea...
by SOMERS
Wed Nov 07, 2018 4:16 pm
Forum: Off-Topic Chat
Topic: What irritates you?
Replies: 61
Views: 47602

Re: What irritates you?

Those people who think that they are beyond perfect; beyond precise; beyond intelagent; & contemptuous.

On November 11 2018 we all will shed many tears.

This time I will think of and mourn for those who were lost at sea.

Somers