Expert Answers about Mazda 3

• Recommended Towing Set Up for 2018 Mazda 3
• We have towing components you can add to your 2018 Mazda 3 though I did take a look at the owner's manual and it stated that you should not tow a trailer with your vehicle so doing so would be at your own risk. If you do decide to tow you need to start with a trailer hitch, either the Draw-Tite # 24912 if your '18 Mazda 3 is a sedan or the Draw-Tite # 24914 if your Mazda is a hatchback; these are the best option because they will be the easiest to install. The ball mount that Draw-Tite...
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• Best Trunk-Mount 3-Bike Rack for 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback
• Hatch-mount bike carriers for your 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback are available in 2-bike and 3-bike capacities. No 4-bike trunk racks are made since they would simply be too heavy for a car's sheet metal trunk or hatch. If you can get by with a 3-bike capacity then the rack I recommend is the Thule OutWay 3, part # TH56BV. This USA-made carrier is among the best trunk racks made. It features molded nylon construction that is strong yet lightweight; built-in locks are included for the rack itself...
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• Which Roof Rack and Multi-Kayak Carrier can be Used With a 2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback?
• We can get you set up to transport a pair of 10-foot kayaks on your 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback. For a roof rack, I recommend going with the Yakima; it has aero crossbars, # Y00425, which are used in conjunction with the Landing Pad # Y00233 and Skyline Towers # Y53TR that install onto fixed mounting points on your Mazda's roof. To transport your 10-foot kayaks on the Rhino Rack, you can use the Thule The Stacker # TH830. It mounts directly onto the crossbars and utilizes a combination of...
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• Will a Rhino-Rack Fairing Fit a Rola Roof Rack on a 2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback
• The Rhino-Rack fairing # RRRF2 will fit the Rola roof rack on your 2012 Mazda 3 hatchback. The fairing is a universal fit type of product that will fit crossbars that are 7/8 to 1-1/4 inches tall and up to 3-1/2 inches wide. The Rola bars do fit within those specs. I have linked a video featuring a Rhino-Rack fairing for you.
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• Which Rooftop Cargo Box Can I Use on a 2021 Mazda 3 with Factory Crossbars
• I recommend using the Rhino-Rack MasterFit Rooftop Cargo Box - 15-1/2 cu ft - Textured Black # RRRMFT440 which can hold skis up to 187cm long and will fit on the factory crossbars of your 2021 Mazda 3 Hatchback. This RhinoRack box lets you access the inside of the box from either the driver or passenger side and the box comes with 2 locks to keep the contents secured. You will want to make sure that you've got 49-1/4" from the center of the front crossbar to the line where the roof meets...
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• Trunk Mounted Bike Rack Recommendation for a 2010 Mazda 3 Hatchback
• I checked with Thule and the Thule Passage part # TH911XT that you referenced has been confirmed as a fit for your 2010 Mazda 3 hatchback so I would recommend it for you. Here are the install notes for using the rack on your car: Place top clips in the gap at the front edge of the top of the trunk, hatch or door. Place lower clips in the bottom edge of trunk or hatch. Lower arm of carrier should be positioned on upper tier of bumper.
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• Roof Rack Recommendation for 2014 Mazda 3
• Since you already have the Thule SquareBars # TH712400, you'll just need the Evo Clamp Feet # TH710501 and the vehicle specific fit kit for your Mazda 3, part # TH145002. To cut down on the wind noise, you might be interested in a fairing, part # TH8702. I'll also link you to some FAQ articles about other roof mounted accessories you might be interested in.
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• How to Install Servo RS Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains Easier on 2022 Mazda 3 with 215/45R18 Tires
• Thanks for reaching out! When you installed the pewag Servo RS Self-Tensioning Snow Tire Chains # PWRS74 on your 2022 Mazda 3 215/45R18 tires did you loosen up the self-tensioning device? If you check out the 7:00 minute mark of the linked video you'll see where we press a button to provide a LOT of slack to make that final connection. Once that connection is made then you'll press the button to activate the self-tensioning feature. Your tire size if one of the largest fits for this chain...
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• Preventing Rattle with Swagman Titan and Draw-tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver Class I
• It is normal to have a little play between the hitch and your bike rack, and that play is what causes the rattling you are experiencing. If you wanted to reduce that play you could use a the no-Rattle Trailer Hitch Wedge # MPG908. This rack also has a locking anti-rattle device, the Swagman # S64029. I attached a review video for these products for you to check out also.
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• How Much Ground Clearance Will I Have On The Rear Of My Mazda 3 Hatchback With Draw-Tite Receiver?
• When we installed the Draw-Tite Sportframe Trailer Hitch Receiver # 24914 onto a 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback similar to your Mazda 3 we found that the receiver sat just shy of the rear of the bumper cover. So it will not hang past your bumper where you might hit your leg on it or extend the length of your Mazda. The bottom of the receiver tube and chain mounts are roughly 9-1/2" from the ground. Be aware these measurements can vary due to trim levels, tire size and amount of suspension sag.
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• Recommeneded Trunk Mount Bike Rack for 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback
• I recommend the Hollywood Racks Over-the-Top bike racks for your 2018 Mazda 3 hatchback. They're the best racks for vehicles that have a rear hatch and even more so for those that have a spoiler. They have a high-rise frame that helps keep the straps off of the vehicle's spoiler. There's both a 2-bike version, part # HRF2, and a 3-bike version, part # HRF2-3. I've linked videos of both of them for you.
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• Hitch and 2 inch Adapter Recommendation for a 2014 Mazda 3 for Carrying a Bike Rack
• I have a solution for you, but first the reason the MT70355 doesn't fit the Draw TIte hitch part # 24914 is because it will not slide all the way into Class I hitches like the Draw Tite. There is a stop built into the hitch that prevents Class II accessories from installing in Class I hitches. The adapter part # 24914 is Class I compatible so it will fit the Draw Tite hitch and work well. But as you may already know, adapters like this cut the capacity of the hitch in half. The Draw Tite...
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• T-Bolt Kit To Adapt Thule SUP Taxi To The T-Slot Instead Of Using Speed Link
• To adapt the Thule Sup Taxi # TH810001 replaced the 810 model but installs in the same way. To use the T-slots on Thule crossbars, you will use the Thule Xadapt12 Watersports Adapter for AeroBlade and AeroBlade Edge Bars # THXADAPT12. This kit will work with many Rhino-Rack and Yakima crossbars as well. I've also attached a photo of the measurements of this other t-bolts to help.
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• Ski Carrier with Rola Roof Rack on a 2012 Mazda 3
• The Rola crossbars 59832 mount into the fixed mounting points on the roof of your 2012 Mazda 3. The bars are 3-1/2 inches wide and 1 inch tall which is basically the same measurements as Thule AeroBlades. Most of the ski carriers that we off fit the Rola rack. One of the most popular and top of the line ski carriers that I recommend is the Yakima FatCat EVO 6, part # Y03096. It holds up to 6 pairs of skis and includes locks. If you only need to carry 4 pairs of skis use part # Y03095. An...
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• Trailer Hitch for a 2015 Mazda 3 Hatchback to Carry 2 Bikes
• For your 2015 Mazda 3 hatchback I recommend Draw-Tite trailer hitch # 24914. It does not require a stabilization strap when using a bike rack. Like you said you would need an adapter, # HTAD. However, the use of an adapter reduces the tongue weight capacity of the trailer hitch by 50 percent. For Draw-Tite hitch # 24914 the use of the adapter takes the tongue weight capacity from 200 to 100 pounds. the combined weight of the bike rack and bikes cannot exceed 100 pounds. If the bikes and...
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• Cat Back Exhaust System For 2012 Mazda 3 to Make Exhaust Louder
• An exhaust tip won't make your 2012 Mazda 3 sound any louder. It's mainly a decorative item. The only solution we'd have would be a cat-back system which will give you a louder muffler setup. I attached a link to a page that has all of the kits we offer for your vehicle. You'd need to select your vehicle configuration on the page and the correct fitting kits will be listed.
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• Will the EcoHitch or Draw-Tite Hitch for a 2017 Mazda 3 Hatchback Work With Appearance/Aero Package
• There are two trailer hitch options for a 2017 Mazda 3 Hatchback, the Draw-Tite Sport Frame Receiver Hitch part # 24914 and EcoHitch Hidden Trailer Hitch Receiver part # 306-X7305. If you have the appearance/aero package then the Draw-Tite will be your best option since it sits below the bumper but the EcoHitch option will work as well there would just be more trimming of the rear bumper fascia involved. That said, the EcoHitch option has the 2" receiver tube opening which is best for towing...
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• Trailer Hitch Fit Recommendation for 2018 Mazda 3 Hatchback
• That's correct that the Draw-Tite # 24912 only fits the sedan model of the 2018 Mazda 3. Instead we carry Draw-Tite # 24914 and Curt # C11377. Of the two I like the Draw-Tite because it doesn't requrie the support strap, part # 18050, when you're using the hitch to barry a bike rack or cargo carrier.
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• Replacement Bushings for Utility Trailer With 2 Inch Long Bushings
• Based on your description it sounds like you have the Rubber Bushing with Steel Sleeve # DX77XR. This is the closest in size to that design. The measurements are very similar to what you gave me with an inner diameter of 5/8", outer diameter of 1-3/8", and a length of 2-3/16".
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• Recommended Trailer Hitch and Bike Rack for 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback
• Absolutely! Starting with the trailer hitch for your 2020 Mazda 3 Hatchback, the Curt Hitch # C98BR will work perfectly. This will line right up to existing holes in the frame rails for a simple bolt-on (no-drill) installation and features a 200 pound tongue weight capacity. I have attached the written installation manual below that you can look through as well. All the necessary hardware is included. Then for a Class I rated bike rack I highly recommend the Kuat Transfer V2 # KU74FR....
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