I was actually thinking of the Pilot Sport all-season. I would still switch to my Nokian winter tires though for the worst months.You may want to look at a high performance all season tire. The tread life will be much better and the rubber will handle colder temperatures.
Never on my CX5. Currently on my MX5. Nearly everything about them is superior. What's not? Noise. They are quieter than some other performance tyres but I usually drive top-down, and the Miata is by nature a loud ride. Wear. The company makes tyres both cheaper AND longer lasting, but nothing with this level of performance. You will be replacing them sooner. Ride. Better than OEM and Falken, but harsh by touring standards. To get all of the handling benefits that the Pilot offers you will have to give something up. You will need to decide if the balance works for you. I won't put anything else on my Miata, but won't have them on my CX5. It rides on Premier XLTs.Next summer I’ll need new summer tires (or sporty all-seasons). I wondered if the Michelin Pilot Sport would be a good complement to the handling of my 2019 Signature?
I agree with your reasoning for improving the CX-5's driving and handling, but this thread was about the Pilot Sport, not the Pilot Sport A/S.Just put the pilot all season 4's on today. It was a toss up between the michelins (225/55/19) and the continental DWS (235/55/19). I mostly chose the michelins from the amazing reviews I've read, and to keep the factory sizing. On my previous car (modified Audi A4) I always went with Cooper Zeon RS3's, which were recently discontinued in the CX5 factory sizing . I loved those tires.
Side note: I was contemplating the summer-only PS4/5's. But between tread wear, and the ever changing weather in my region, I didn't want to be stuck with summer tires in the snow/cold/rain in the spring/fall seasons.
For the record I went stock toyos (which we all know are s***) to Vredstein snow tires (for winter) back to Toyos (as they still had life), Vredsteins (for winter and threw away the toyos), now the PSAS4's.
The 5 miles I've driven it home from the shop revealed a night and day difference. Much, much, much more responsive tire. Note that I haven't pushed them yet.
I was a bit apprehensive as the oem sidewall height may produce a softer ride and less direct turn-in. But, the ride is surprisingly a bit firmer. (note I'm on CS springs + bilstein shocks + RSB ready to be installed soon).
Finally - why modify a CX5 for handling? Just because I have a crossover doesn't mean it can't be fun to drive. I felt that the CX5 in stock form was a good handling car with a lot of potential, with some slight modification it can be even better/safer to take turns. Why not get a 3? Because they're tiny!
Very good choice. I removed the Pirelii Scorpion 3 AS (which are still good but not my choice) and put the same Michelin. Its like the Toyo (the good part of it) on steroids Excellent tire. bit on the firm side but right tire for the Turbo. The Michelin Pilot Sport 4 AS has a grip like no other all season tire I have ever driven.Just put the pilot all season 4's on today. It was a toss up between the michelins (225/55/19) and the continental DWS (235/55/19). I mostly chose the michelins from the amazing reviews I've read, and to keep the factory sizing. On my previous car (modified Audi A4) I always went with Cooper Zeon RS3's, which were recently discontinued in the CX5 factory sizing . I loved those tires.
Side note: I was contemplating the summer-only PS4/5's. But between tread wear, and the ever changing weather in my region, I didn't want to be stuck with summer tires in the snow/cold/rain in the spring/fall seasons.
For the record I went stock toyos (which we all know are s***) to Vredstein snow tires (for winter) back to Toyos (as they still had life), Vredsteins (for winter and threw away the toyos), now the PSAS4's.
The 5 miles I've driven it home from the shop revealed a night and day difference. Much, much, much more responsive tire. Note that I haven't pushed them yet.
I was a bit apprehensive as the oem sidewall height may produce a softer ride and less direct turn-in. But, the ride is surprisingly a bit firmer. (note I'm on CS springs + bilstein shocks + RSB ready to be installed soon).
Finally - why modify a CX5 for handling? Just because I have a crossover doesn't mean it can't be fun to drive. I felt that the CX5 in stock form was a good handling car with a lot of potential, with some slight modification it can be even better/safer to take turns. Why not get a 3? Because they're tiny!