Recent content by STE92VE

While recently detailing my Snowflake White Pearl 2019 CX-5, I also noticed that the pearlescence is not on the door jams. Wondering if this a result of the painting process where the top layers are applied with the doors, trunk, hood closed so the interior jams don't get the final layer of paint?

Bought one of these, became a non-issue:

sm1ke is correct. If we thought that there were any major issues with the CX-5, our family wouldn't have 4 of them. Hard to find a better value, fun to drive, well made SUV in the segment.

I beg to differ since my theory was "if you're running with stock suspension components, I would think the effects of the V rated tires would be negligible to the common driver who usually doesn't push their CX-5 anywhere close to it's limits" . You chose to dissect it and break it up into 2...

Point taken but it's like putting dancing shoes on someone with 2 left feet. Although the equipment can perform better, if you're running with stock suspension components, I would think the effects of the V rated tires would be negligible to the common driver who usually doesn't push their CX-5...

First impressions: Happy with my decision to go with the General AltiMax RT43 225/55R19 99H. Inflated to 38 PSI (+2 over Mazda recommended). Really like the tread design, they are quiet, perform admirably in the rain and dry. Definitely a good value. Not looking forward to snow yet but...

I was between the 2 but going with the Generals. Having them installed tomorrow (225/55R19)

Thanks for your insight. Decided to go with the General AltiMaxRT43.

Will have the General AltiMax RT43 225/55R19 99V installed on the 2014 CX-5 AWD GT this coming Saturday. After 45,000K miles on the original TOYO A23s, took a good look at them and glad I didn't wait any longer. Maybe could have stretched them a bit more until they hit the treadwear bars but...

Thanks for the info. Considering I always inflate 1-2 PSI more than the recommended, it won't be a new exercise for me. Good to know! Definitely will be an upgrade from the OEM Toyos.

With 45,000K on the OEM Toyo A23's and winter around the corner, it's prudent to do a tire change. Was looking at Conti, BF Goodrich and then also saw that the General Atlimax RT43 is well liked here. Unlike most here have experienced, the Toyos served me well so going with the Generals should...

Did you get these yet? If so, what do you think?

2014 CX-5 45,000 on OEM Toyo A23. Still have usable tread but looking to replace before the winter here in the NE.. Leaning towards BFGoodrich Advantage T/A Sport LT

I've also been having issues that when playing Pandora, it loses connection. If I play through Bluetooth, it seems to work better. Wish there was an easy fix to get ApplePlay retrofitted but not so on my 2014 (2013 build). Really like it on the 2019!

Found a solution: For those with CarPlay, you can listen to music with Waze Audio Player and the station will appear on screen. https://support.google.com/waze/answer/9171270?hl=en