It’s that time again need new all season tires

[ColoradoDriver]

2014 CX-5 Touring with 225/65R17 sizing.

Well last summer was the last of my General Altimax RT43's. As such I am now in need of new all season tires so I can take off my winter tires. I mostly liked the Altimax tires, but not entirely. The tradeoff when I got them way back when was that they were considerably cheaper than other options. That doesn't seem to be the case so much these days so the newer RT45's aren't necessarily the most appealing.

Since I have dedicated winter tires, I am not interested in Michelin CrossClimate 2's.

With that in mind. What are the best options these days? I value the steering response (but not too rough road feel), good wet and dry traction, and decently long life.

Been thinking some Continental CrossContact LX25's, but curious what else I should look at to compare options?

 

[HyFlyer]

My two picks for you would be

Pirelli Scorpion AS plus 3 ($80 off a set through April 28th)

Continental Cross Contact LX25

I have the LX25 on our 2019 Signature and love everything about it except was unhappy with hydroplaning resistance. Besides that, a phenomenal tire.

I'll likely replace them with the Pirelli next year.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

My two picks for you would be

Pirelli Scorpion AS plus 3 ($80 off a set through April 28th)

Continental Cross Contact LX25

I have the LX25 on our 2019 Signature and love everything about it except was unhappy with hydroplaning resistance. Besides that, a phenomenal tire.

I'll likely replace them with the Pirelli next year.

Any particular factors driving you towards the Pirelli?

Good to know about hydroplaned resistance though. So CX-5 with them was more prone to hydroplaning?

 

[N7turbo]

Probably just to try something different. They're both top picks.

 

[HyFlyer]

Any particular factors driving you towards the Pirelli? ...

Just the hydroplaning resistance. The LX25 just doesn't give me confidence at highway speeds with heavier rain that other tires have. And it's not that the LX25's are "bad" with hydroplaning, I'm just demanding. And the Pirelli may not be any better in those few demanding hydroplaning situations than the LX25.

Wet traction in general is fantastic as is every other metric ... Comfort, quiet, mileage (I have 70-somthing thousand miles on them and still 4-5/32nds tread depth remaining).

A few years ago, Mrs. Hyflyer and I took a trip to the Mountains of NC and climbed up a twisty wet road up to the BRP after a rainstorm. The LX25 amazed me with the wet traction. I pushed them hard and any breaks of traction were predictable and docile.

a few other nice things about the LX25 to consider ...

made in the USA

excellent warranty from Continental including (limited) road hazard and road service.

I'll need to replace the LX25'S next year or maybe even this fall and it'll be hard not to choose the LX25'S again because they are such a great tire and the other points about Continental. The Pirelli and the LX25 are always side by side as top performers in tire tests and reviews so I'll probably give them a try.

I think you'll be happy with either the LX25 or the Pirelli. As will I.

 

[Dermochelys]

I've been very happy with my Continental CrossContact LX25s.

 

[theblooms]

Michelin Defenders from Sams/Costco/BJs/insert warehouse store here.

There's Michelin, and there's everything else.

 

[ZooMazda24]

I just went through a similar search, looking for a three season tire.
My choice was the PIRELLI P ZERO AS PLUS 3, (not the Scorpion variant).
This was not just a tire change, but a wheel size change (19>18), so the results are muddied,
but I am pleased with the choice.
The most important point is that the tire is great, gives a nice steering feel,
and a nice ride.
Check the TireRack.com testing, noting where the Scorpion is and is not tested.
We do not need the Scorpion on a CX-5, and I am satisfied with the tires I installed.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

Michelin Defenders from Sams/Costco/BJs/insert warehouse store here.

There's Michelin, and there's everything else.

On price, that's for sure!

I have had Michelins on this CX-5 before and I really liked how they rode (Latitude Tour). Had them on from 2013 to 2017. The problem? They wear out WAY faster than they should. Don't think I even got 50k out of them. Given the price premium Michelin asks for these days vs 2013, I've been less likely to consider them given the poor tread life I had on the previous set. It was properly maintained in both air pressure and tire rotations too.

 

[theblooms]

On price, that's for sure!

I have had Michelins on this CX-5 before and I really liked how they rode (Latitude Tour). Had them on from 2013 to 2017. The problem? They wear out WAY faster than they should. Don't think I even got 50k out of them. Given the price premium Michelin asks for these days vs 2013, I've been less likely to consider them given the poor tread life I had on the previous set. It was properly maintained in both air pressure and tire rotations too.

My Defenders last like 70,000 miles.

 

[jadmt]

I love my Michelin CC2's. I live in Montana and snow, ice, rain pretty much all the time and this just flat work...yesterday did over 100 miles in a hard down pour and 80mph no issue...they literally have had zero wear in the last 8000 miles...looking at the tread I figured they would wear fast but they have not.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

I love my Michelin CC2's. I live in Montana and snow, ice, rain pretty much all the time and this just flat work...yesterday did over 100 miles in a hard down pour and 80mph no issue...they literally have had zero wear in the last 8000 miles...looking at the tread I figured they would wear fast but they have not.

My sister just put these on her CX-5 with the goal to just sell her Blizzaks. I don't know, guess could be a good option for me too if I wanted to just sell off my VikingContact 7's. I'm not leaning that direction to be honest, but I suppose it could be on the table.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

I think right now leaning towards the Pirelli's. Discount has an $80 off deal going on right now with those. Reading some reviews, I think also leaning that direction as well though.

 

[kendel7]

I think right now leaning towards the Pirelli's. Discount has an $80 off deal going on right now with those. Reading some reviews, I think also leaning that direction as well though.

I bought my CX-5 used (2016) and had the LX-25s. I replaced them with the Pirelli's (Scorpion AS Plus 3) because of the name, price (with the deal), warranty and UTQG rating of 800. No issues so far (about 1800m on them) except the installers mounted them incorrectly (they're asymmetric). I consider myself as a sensible driver as opposed to "spirited". Am satisfied with the usual factors, handling in dry, wet conditions, braking, noise. I believe you'll enjoy them if you go that route.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

I bought my CX-5 used (2016) and had the LX-25s. I replaced them with the Pirelli's (Scorpion AS Plus 3) because of the name, price (with the deal), warranty and UTQG rating of 800. No issues so far (about 1800m on them) except the installers mounted them incorrectly (they're asymmetric). I consider myself as a sensible driver as opposed to "spirited". Am satisfied with the usual factors, handling in dry, wet conditions, braking, noise. I believe you'll enjoy them if you go that route.

Thanks for the feedback. I am mostly sensible driver to some spirited driving but less so vs say 5-10 years ago lol.

Now that I work from home full time for the last 2 years, I find my drives out I sort of default to a why is everyone in a rush method of driving a lot.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

My Defenders last like 70,000 miles.

I hadn't thought about it before but I just remembered my Dad having Defenders on his Kia Sportage and I hated how they drove and took corners when I borrowed his car while my suspension was needing work last summer.

So a definite no for me on those particular tires. I'm sure a lot of it was his car and how it feels worse than mine, but I just remember the tires feeling kinda squishy too.

 

[ColoradoDriver]

Sorry for the triple post, just leaving some closure here. I decided to order up the Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3's that had $80 off a set of four. After reading tons of reviews and given the general positive sentiment here, decided to try them out.

Kinda busy this week so scheduled to have them put on next Wednesday.

 

[CruzinCX]

I bought General Grabber HTS60 235/60/18 for under $1000 Canadian. Put them on last month and we got a surprise snow storm a week later. They handled the two inches of snow slush and ice real well.
It has me considering the General Arctic 12 for winter.