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Tim

EDIT: Now I only need new tire advice. I live in northern New Jersey, so I'd like a tire that's good for all weather types. Sorry, I don't know anything about tires....

2007 Mazda 3... I need P205/55 R16

I would like to keep it under $100 per tire, shipped if possible.
Links highly appreciated.
 
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DivideBYZero

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Check all fluids, check all levels and check all presures. Ensure the spare tire is useable and at the correct presure. Check battery voltage/charge. Maybe inspect belts for fraying or damage if you want to get anal. Take some spare oil with you should you need to top up, but I expect it doesn't use any oil.
 
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slashbinslashbash

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Discount Tire is a reputable place. They've got stores all over the country. I've used them a couple of times and they've always been good to me. I don't know much about tires though, so I can't help you beyond that.
 
Vetterin

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Your car is only 3 years old so if you have been keeping up with your cars maintenace schelude I would just get in it and start driving.
As far as tires, find the cheapest price you can on the web and call Discount Tire. They will match the price. Why would you want to put ultra high performance all season tires on that car as the name is an oximoron. You will get NO benefit from them in winter driving.
A good set of grand touring all seasons like the General AltiMAX HP would do you much better.
Enjoy your trip!
 
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Vetterin said:
Your car is only 3 years old so if you have been keeping up with your cars maintenace schelude I would just get in it and start driving.
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This is what I'd do. Took my Mazdaspeed 6 on a 7000+ mile trip (WI to CA to MS to WI) in the first year. Took my wife's Mazda 3 from WI to MS and back (2000+ miles?) when it was... maybe 3-4 years old? I keep it maintained, so I don't worry too much. I would want my cars to be reliable whether I'm driving to the store or whether I'm going on a multi-thousand-mile trip.
 
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JeffreyLebowski

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Wow, I just jump in my truck and go. While not as far as the OP is going, but I made a trip from Dallas to south of Nashville and back pulling a trailer the whole way there, and then loading a car on the trailer and filling the bed with engines, transmissions, and tires and back to Dallas all in one go.

If you have a modern vehicle there should be no concerns about taking a long trip besides making sure your tires are good.
 
MovingTarget

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As others have said, check your tire pressure/wear, all fluid levels, and eyeball the belts on your engine to be sure they aren't cracket/worn/etc. On a new car you shouldn't have to check this stuff, but it is still a good idea nonetheless.
 
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Tim

The conti's look like they'll fit the bill, thanks for the recommendations guys.
 
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