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Originally Posted by AzNightmare
While I agree with you too... articles have all said to put the better tires in the back for better stability. Although I never understood this... because on a FWD, then the tire with more tread will always be in the back...
lol 16's. GS trim.
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If you have tires with less tread in the back, the rear will lose stability easier, especially in inclement weather. For more experienced drivers, we can catch the slide and correct it, but for those who are unused to driving at the limit, it can create unwanted behaviour and make them lose control of the car.
Basically, if you lose traction in front, it becomes understeer, which is somewhat easier to deal with than oversteer when you lose traction in the back.
Single Ecopia 16" tire in stock Mazda size, 7/32nds (5mm) tread $70
Single Ecopia tire in Mazda 3 16" size, unknown tread, $20