Hi Folks,
I currently have the stock Toyo A36 tires on my 2021 CX-5 Signature. The tires only have 25K on them. We have been experiencing torrential rain and flooding in NorCal and it's only recently I discovered that in this weather the Toyo A36 tires are just terrible when it comes to hydroplaning! Therefore, even though the tires still have a fair amount of life in them, I am going to replace them with a better wet weather tire for safety reasons.
I am considering the 2 most popular tires, Continental DWS 06 Plus and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4. My wheels are the stock 7 inch wheels. In talking with two different individuals each at Tire Rack and Discount Tire, all four individuals said there was no safety issue putting 245/50/19 tires on the 7 inch rim since the manufacturers of these tire models list 7 inches as the minimum allowed for this width, and let's face it, it's a CX-5 not a Corvette so it's not like I am going to be racing people so I guess a little tire roll would be acceptable on this vehicle.
I would really appreciate some input on a few things:
For those that have had both the Continental DWS 06 Plus and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4, which did you prefer and why? Wet, dry, noise, comfort, mpg, steering sharpness, etc.
What are the pros and cons of 235/55/19 vs 245/50/19? Obviously the 245's look better with the wider stance. Oddly, the 235/55/19 is actually a pound heavier than the 245/50/19 in the DWS 06 Plus. Michelin does not make the 235's in this size so I would have to get the Continentals if I went with the 235's. Both make the 245's. I assume MPG may suffer slightly with the 245's but since it's only the width a pencil wider than the 235's I can't imagine it would be a significant difference.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!
I currently have the stock Toyo A36 tires on my 2021 CX-5 Signature. The tires only have 25K on them. We have been experiencing torrential rain and flooding in NorCal and it's only recently I discovered that in this weather the Toyo A36 tires are just terrible when it comes to hydroplaning! Therefore, even though the tires still have a fair amount of life in them, I am going to replace them with a better wet weather tire for safety reasons.
I am considering the 2 most popular tires, Continental DWS 06 Plus and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4. My wheels are the stock 7 inch wheels. In talking with two different individuals each at Tire Rack and Discount Tire, all four individuals said there was no safety issue putting 245/50/19 tires on the 7 inch rim since the manufacturers of these tire models list 7 inches as the minimum allowed for this width, and let's face it, it's a CX-5 not a Corvette so it's not like I am going to be racing people so I guess a little tire roll would be acceptable on this vehicle.
I would really appreciate some input on a few things:
For those that have had both the Continental DWS 06 Plus and Michelin Pilot Sport A/S 4, which did you prefer and why? Wet, dry, noise, comfort, mpg, steering sharpness, etc.
What are the pros and cons of 235/55/19 vs 245/50/19? Obviously the 245's look better with the wider stance. Oddly, the 235/55/19 is actually a pound heavier than the 245/50/19 in the DWS 06 Plus. Michelin does not make the 235's in this size so I would have to get the Continentals if I went with the 235's. Both make the 245's. I assume MPG may suffer slightly with the 245's but since it's only the width a pencil wider than the 235's I can't imagine it would be a significant difference.
Thanks in advance for your thoughts!