Recent content by MercBeforeMazda

Could be a European / UK thing only then. Check http://www.michelin.co.uk/. They exist.

Just swapped the old Yokos off the alloys and replaced with the Michelins. Tyre size was 225 65 R17.

I've just fitted 4 new Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 tyres and they're excellent. Quiet and grippy in the zero degrees weather.

Gents, I replaced those awful Yoko Geos with a full set of Michelin Latitude Alpin LA2 winter tyres. What a difference ! Considerably quieter now, so all you hear is normal noise levels now, and it rides better as well. Thought you would like to know.

Has anyone else changed away from the Yokohama Geolander G98s ? I see Vanman79 has changed to Bridgestone Duelers. I'm thinking maybe a set of Michelin Latitudes might provide a quieter ride, but interested to hear of anyone else's experience as well. Vanman79 - I notice the tyre...

Took my CX5 2WD auto to the Mazda dealer today. They test drove it and said the road noise was normal. I asked them to check the door seals for fit and they refused. The rumble from the front tyres (Yoko Geolanders 17") is quite unbelievable. This is a brand new car, 2 months old, 1000 miles...

The tyres supplied were Yokohama Geolander G98As (225 / 65 / R17). I generally prefer Michelin or Continental. Any one tried either a Mich or a Conti and are they quieter ? Thanks in advance.

I bought a brand new 2.2L 2WD Auto and it makes a lot of road noise that certainly wasn't present in the identical test drive vehicle. Nice to drive, but the road noise is excessive. Sounds like a seal or a some sound deadening is missing somewhere. Actually quite disappointed, but am...