Expert Answers about Mazda Protege5
- Can Roof Bike Racks Be Installed Backwards for Hatch Clearance
- Roof bike racks can be installed backwards if needed. So the Kuat Trio Roof Bike Rack # RU01 could be installed backwards if you needed it to for hatch clearance.
view full answer... - Fitting Yakima RocketBox 12 and HighRoad Bike Rack on 48 Inch Roof Rack on 2003 Mazda Protege5
- The Yakima High Roller bike rack, part # Y02107 is compatible with Yakima round crossbars, so it'll fit those with no problem.
view full answer... - Installing Tire Chains on 2002 Mazda Protege5
- I took a look at the online version of the owner's manual for your 2002 Mazda Protege5 and it states to install tire chains on the front tires only. The manual also says to use only SAE Class S chains which is simply a designation that indicates those that work well for vehicles like yours that don't have a lot of wheel well clearance to work with.
For the 205/50R16 size tires on your Protege5 I recommend looking at the Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains # TC1535. These Class S rated diamond-pattern...
view full answer... - Roof Rack Recommendation for a 2002 Mazda Protégé5 that has fixed Mounting Points
- What you are describing are called fixed mounting points and some of the roof racks for your 2002 Mazda Protégé5 do use them to mount to the vehicle. SportRack roof rack # SR1002 however does not use them to mount and do clip onto the door frame. The SportRack roof rack is a semi-custom fit roof rack anyway and would not offer the best fit though it can still be used despite the fact that the vehicle has fixed mounting points.
For a true custom roof rack that does use those fixed mounting...
view full answer... - Which MightyMounts and Roof Mount Ski Racks Fit a 2003 Mazda Protege5 with Factory Cross Bars
- For your 2003 Mazda Protege5 and the factory cross bars, the Yakima MightyMounts you will need are the Universal MightyMounts, # Y03590. Many of the Yakima snow-sport racks are a direct fit for your Protege. According to Yakima, the following racks should fit right out of the box.
FreshSesh, # Y03079 (no longer available, but if this is the used one you purchased it should fit)
FatCat 4, # Y03077 (no longer available, but if this is the used one you purchased it should fit)
FatCat6, #...
view full answer... - Will Spring Bars Rated Above Trailer Tongue Weight Make for a Stiff Ride
- First, when calculating tongue weight, after you have the tongue weight of the trailer, loaded and ready to tow, you then have to add to that the weight of anything you are carrying behind the rear axle of the tow vehicle. If you have 200 pounds of gear at the very back of the truck, you add that in as tongue weight.
What you are experiencing is a stiff ride because the spring bars are rated much higher than are needed based on the information you have provided. Your tongue weight is way...
view full answer... - Roof Rack and Kayak Carrier Recommendations for 2003 Mazda Protégé 5
- You'll need to begin by adding a roof rack to your Mazda, which consists of the following parts:
Yakima JetStream Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 50" Long - Qty 2 # Y00425
SkyLine Towers for Yakima Crossbars # Y53TR
Landing Pad 11 for Yakima Control Towers - Qty 4 # Y00233
Once the rack's in place, the # Y04074 SweetRoll Kayak carrier would be an excellent choice for you. Tie straps for the kayak to the crossbars and for the bow/stern are included.
view full answer... - What Tire Chains Are Confirmed To Fit a 2003 Mazda Protege5 with a 195/50-16 Tire?
- Here is a list of the tire chains confirmed to fit your 2003 Mazda Protege5 with a 195/50-16 size tire. If you have a different tire size please let me know so I can confirm fitment for the different size.
Konig Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - Self Tensioning # TH00023070
Titan Chain Snow Tire Chains - Ladder Pattern - Twist Links # TC1126
Titan Chain Alloy Snow Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link # TC1530
Konig Tire Chains - Diamond Pattern - Square Link - Assisted...
view full answer... - Recommended Truck Step Compatible With 2003 Mazda B4000 Pickup
- For your 2003 Mazda B4000, the Carr Custom-Fit Side Steps - Hoop II - Polished Aluminum - 7" Step - 1 Pair # CARR104992 or the 17" # CARR124992 are compatible with your truck. They mount to your rocker panels and I've attached the installation details to assist.
The # CARR120254-1 are not a fit for your truck.
view full answer... - Replacement Hardware Kit for a Curt Hitch
- We do have installation hardware for it but that is an older hitch which we no longer carry. You will need the Replacement Hardware Kit item # RHK. This kit will include all the necessary bolts with proper grades, spacers, nuts, and the fish wire tool you will need to complete the installation.
You will want to go where it says Hitch Item Number on the right hand side of the page and type C11249. This is our inventory number for your hitch.
view full answer... - Will a Hopkins Trailer Wiring Harness 46255 or 46365 Fit a 2002 Mazda Protege5
- You could use either wiring harness, # 46365 or # 46255 on your 2002 Mazda Protege5. The difference is that the 46365 is a newer design with added circuit protection. They will both install the same way.
You will need to use a circuit tester like # PTW2993 to test the vehicle tail light wiring to install these harnesses. On the harness there is a red wire with a butt connector that connects to the positive battery terminal via the fuse and fuse holder included. The white wire is ground,...
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