Best Tires for the Mazda 3 Series

Excellent dry and wet grip. Snow is ok for the tire it is, but you should not depend on this tire to get you there once any measurable snow is on the ground. Road noise is ok and wear is pretty good. I don't make it to the 50k warranty, but it is nice that they discount my next set when I don't. This is my second set of AS4's. I MIGHT look at the DWS 6 next time just because of the better snow traction, but overall I am very happy with these tires.

The tires wear fast but offer great grip for some spirited driving

I used these tires on a 2006 Mazda3 Axela. Compared to my previous setup (Yokohama V552 front / V551 rear), the ride is slightly less soft and quiet, and grip levels are lower; however, they remain reliable on dry roads and inspire confidence on wet surfaces. Cornering performance is good—while the handling isn't razor-sharp, it feels solid and stable. I plan to use them continuously for at least another three years without rotating them, as my Enkei RS05RR wheels have different offsets for the front and rear. 215/45 R18 tires come at a higher price than other sizes, but they look great when fitted with Enkei RS05RR, Given the more economical price point, the W300 seems like a tire that will offer good longevity.

It is for perfect winter conditions or for 4x4 type of cars. But for heavy snow and -3,4 C degrees I had a lot of problems and got stuck many times, where cars with regular winter tires just went on

Worst tires on wet roads. Feels like skating on ice, will never buy these again.

Tire that sticks to the road.
Excellent traction quality, very versatile.
We'll see over time if the quality lasts.
Equivalent to a Potenza, the lifespan will make the difference.

Fitted as replacements for the factory Toyo Proxes R51A (215/45R18) after 5 years and 52,000km. I could only find the Hankooks in 225/45R18, which is a mild plus-size on the standard rim and has caused zero issues.

Price first, because it's the strangest part. These were around 40% cheaper than replacing like for like with Toyo, Kumho and other mid-range brands. For context, Winrun, an actual budget brand, was only $30 a tire cheaper. A current generation premium tire at borderline budget pricing is an absolute steal, and it seems the Hankook badge just isn't strong enough in Australia to command what the product deserves. Long may that continue.

The difference from the Toyos was obvious on the first drive. Everything improved at once: comfort, noise, dry grip, and especially wet grip. The Toyos were honestly always dangerous in the wet despite still having 6mm of tread, sliding and slipping on a car with modest power. The Hankooks are planted in conditions that used to require real caution. Steering is slightly heavier but far more communicative, and the ride settles over bumps in one motion instead of jiggling.

What impresses most is the breadth. It has the grip and precision to suit a sports oriented car but rides and sounds along like a touring tire. I run the previous Ventus S1 evo3 on my Volvo SUV and rate them highly, and these are a clear step better again.

No hesitation recommending these for anything from a family hatch to something much quicker. At Australian pricing they might be the best value tire on the market right now.