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Fri 10 Apr 2009 20:38

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - Graham567

I love the look of the Mazda 6 sport but was put off by the 2.5 litre engine.Since the "6" came out they have launched a special edition called the 'Tamura'.Its based on the ts model but with full body kit and tinted windows.This model suits me perfectly as its got a 2 litre engine instead.The only thing that worries me is the 18" wheels.HJ has said in his review that you should avoid the 18" and stick with the 16" or 17" for the better ride.
I generally like a softer ride so the 18" wheels could be a problem.I have asked 2 dealers if they would swap the 18" for something smaller but they said they would but i'd have to buy the other wheels!.
So my question is for anyone who drives a Mazda 6 with 18" wheels.Do they ruin the ride quality or am i being worried for nothing.
I haven't test driven the Tamura yet but intend to do so shortly.
They best dealer price is £15,695.Has anyone paid less than this at a dealer?(not internet price)
Thanks

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Fri 10 Apr 2009 23:15

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - merlin

I like the idea of the Mazda 6 Sport too because of the look plus my positive experience from owning a 626. However I also want a good ride so I had been put off test driving it because of HJ's comments about the 18" wheels. However last week I was in a Mazda dealership with some time to spare and a salesman talked me into taking out the new 2.2 diesel estate sport for a short test drive. I really wanted to like it and to my surprise I thought the ride was ok. It was no magic carpet but based on the short drive I would like to go out again trying it on different roads of my own choosing.

Edited by merlin on 10/04/2009 at 23:15

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Fri 10 Apr 2009 23:20

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - merlin

BTW I also asked a dealer about swapping wheels but was told it wasn't possible because the tyre pressure monitoring system standard on the Sport wouldn't work with smaller 16" or 17" wheels.

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Sat 11 Apr 2009 11:22

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - J1mbo

Your the one spending the money, so you decide if you dont like the ride! Get a test drive of a TS2 and then the sport. I have a Sport with 17" on low profile and find it was better than the 16" regualars on my Mondeo mk3. Just be careful with the parking and keep a little distance from the kerb.

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Sun 12 Apr 2009 19:12

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - rtj70

This is an apples and oranges comparison. When I first test drove a Mondeo Mk III to see if I liked it at all it was a Zetec S on 18" wheels. The ride surprised me - nothing like the ride of a previous Golf GTi on 16" rims.

Okay I wanted a Ghia on 16" rims and then arranged a 48 hour test drive. But you might be surprised that the 18" wheels do not compromise the ride too much.

But remember the replacement tyres will be more.

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Sun 12 Apr 2009 23:29

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - J1mbo

My point is the Mazda 6 and Mondeo Mk3 have the same or very similar chassis. I would have expected the 17" to be harsher but they were not, so its more down to the chassis and shocks etc..

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Mon 13 Apr 2009 20:04

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - riddelp

On the price just Ive been looking at this Mazda6 too but I live in Northern Ireland and the best deal I could find was for a nearly new one with 1888 miles on the clock in BLACK from Romford Mazda for £13990 I only wish they made this with one of the new 2.2 Diesels even the 125HP one but I take it they have no problem selling the diesels so no special editions. I'll just have to stick to my 6 year old 71000 mile 121ps TS diesel for a while longer.

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Tue 14 Apr 2009 09:10

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - jc2

I've got low profiles on two Fords I own,but Ford,unlike some manufacturers tune the suspension to suit the wheels.Many manufacturers just put on a set of "bling" wheels-just like aftermarket wheels.Ford do offer aftermarket alloys tho' but at least they fit without the use of adaptors or rings.

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Fri 17 Apr 2009 23:10

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - Graham567

Thanks for the replies guys.I'll have a drive down this weekend and have a test drive.

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Sun 19 Apr 2009 22:01

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - swan16

I purchased a new Tamura 5 weeks ago and am absolutely thrilled with the vehicle.
I was also a little wary of the suggested harsh ride with 18? wheels but, rest assured, the ride quality is excellent.
From my experience you shouldn?t have to pay more than £15000.

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Mon 20 Apr 2009 17:12

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - Graham567

Swan16,could you email me to let me know what you think of the Tamura and what colour you went for etc.I can be contacted on video.doctor AT blueyonder.co.uk(replace the AT with @ to avoid spam bots:-) )

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Wed 22 Apr 2009 19:45

Mazda 6 Tamura 18" wheels? - swan16

Videodoctor. Attempted to email you but "Microsoft Outlook does not recognize video.doctor@blueyonder.co.uk"
Regards.

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