One of the magazine reports alluded to the fact that the 19" supplied vehicles rode harder but, not objectionably so. If I was concerned I would drive with both 17 & 19, but make positive the tires were set to the recommended pressure. The 19" will be more prone to tire & rim damage from pot-holes and curbs.
I like the look of the 19's, but the 17's have much better tire choices. You could get a top of the line 17" tire for less than a crappy 19" tire. So there's that to consider too.
Picked up mine last night too!! I have a white on black with tech!
True. But how often do we replace tires? maybe once or twice before we sell it?
True. But how often do we replace tires? maybe once or twice before we sell it?
That is the reality for a vast majority of actual ownership experiences.
Yes, people on the Internet claim they will keep car for 10 years, but in a few years they have an unplanned excuse to trade it.
There are many that do that. I gave away a 13 year old car to Kars for Kids a few years ago. Presently I have three vehicles, 10, 9 and 5 years old. I am actively looking at the CX-5 to replace the 10 year old vehicle that has 91k on it. But I agree while not the norm there certainly are many people that do it. It helps do a lot of research and get a vehicle you're going to be satisfied with for a long time.
CX-SV;5968646 Yes said:Actually,they really do. My family hauler (to be replaced by a GT in 13 weeks) is a 1999 Volvo S70 purchased new. It is riding on it's third set of Michelins now with the winters due for a replacement I will now not need to do. It is not unusual for me to keep a car for 9 or more years, and I really plan for a 10 year retention on the vehicles I buy.
Brian
Actually,they really do. My family hauler (to be replaced by a GT in 13 weeks) is a 1999 Volvo S70 purchased new. It is riding on it's third set of Michelins now with the winters due for a replacement I will now not need to do. It is not unusual for me to keep a car for 9 or more years, and I really plan for a 10 year retention on the vehicles I buy.
Brian