Mazda Mazda 3 2004(BK) hatchback 1.6i Tires

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Tire Reviewed Dry Grip Wet Grip Feedback Handling Wear Comfort
Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 ROF (5) 92% 84% 90% 74% 84% 72%
Uniroyal RainSport 3 (286) 84% 92% 79% 78% 64% 83%
Bridgestone Turanza T005 (149) 82% 79% 73% 73% 65% 73%

Mazda Mazda 3 2004(BK) hatchback 1.6i Tire Review Highlights

Writing about the Bridgestone Turanza T005 given 60% (205-55-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 2000 average miles
Initially pleased with these tires and purchased based on the good reviews, road noise in the cabin was quieter and handling in normal city driving was good. Have now been running on them, (both front) on a FWD for 4 months and 2k miles. Have found on a quick take off a tendency for wheels to skid on the road surface wet or dry.
Now, I realise that these are summer tires but In our recent icy road conditions with the tires skidding on the surface and with no grip, the smell of burning tire rubber was overwhelming leading me to believe that the rubber compound on these particular tires are pretty soft.
I have never had this happen with any other tires, ever, in all my driving years. I really don't hold out getting any superior mileage from these "premium" rated tires, maybe okay on the rears but would not purchase for front replacement again.
tire reviewed on 2019-02-09 13:04:53
Writing about the Uniroyal RainSport 3 given 100% (205-55-16-V)
Driving on a combination of roads for 3000 average miles
for the price very good tire.. comparable or maybe even better than "premium brands"
tire reviewed on 2015-04-28 12:26:02
Writing about the Dunlop SP Winter Sport M3 ROF given 63% (225-45-17-)
Driving on a combination of roads for 15000 average miles
Grip or wear is fine. Car have done many miles on them (I personaly about 5000) but the COMFORT is 0%. The tire is way too heavy and strength. Its because of it runflat type. When I changed them for non ROF tires the comfort went up to 100%.
When I drove over some bumps on the road the car was all shaking. I am sure the suspension was suffering with these tires.
I would certainly never buy ROF tires again. Maybe Dunlop M3 are okay, but not ROF..
tire reviewed on 2015-03-31 18:46:32
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