Mazda 6 Problems

WE CHECKED with Mazda and were advised that chains can be fitted to the Mazda6 Limited, Luxury and Luxury Sport models. They do not recommend fitting them to the Classic versions as the gap between the tyre side wall and suspension arm is not sufficient. One solution is to buy narrower wheels and tyres to get more clearance, but the clear message to anyone wanting to visit the snow is to check if your car can be fitted with chains before you hand over your cash on one that won't do what you want it to do.

IT MAY be that there was a batch of problem discs fitted in production because the problem does seem to be widespread. And fitting new discs at such low mileage is unacceptable, if that is the norm with the Mazda 6.

YOUR experience is normal, though many people are accustomed to getting double that mileage from tyres. It comes down to your expectations. In the old days, if you bought a sports car you expected the tyres to wear out quicker than the tyres on a family car. It was almost a badge of honour to wear out tyres quickly on a sports car. If you didn't, you weren't driving fast enough. Today's cars, even family four-doors, all handle like sports cars, perform like sports cars and are fitted with performance tyres that wear out faster.

IT'S POSSIBLE you are simply hearing road and tyre noise through the rear, which is quite common on wagons. But noises are impossible to trace without driving the car. We asked Mazda for help and its mechanics are happy to check your car if you contact them direct.