Where's the irony?Yes, ironically one of the warranty avoiding exclusionaries of my 150k mile bumper to bumper is non oem tire size.
Where's the irony?Yes, ironically one of the warranty avoiding exclusionaries of my 150k mile bumper to bumper is non oem tire size.
It ostensibly allows for a cold air intake or a tune.Where's the irony?
I have the Michelin CrossClimate SUV tires on my CX-5, Don't let the name scare you the President of Michelin describes these tires as summer tires. I have size 235/55 19 and they handle better in the dry and rain then my Michelin Pilot A/S 3 that I have on my GTI. They perform better than any Michelin Pilot I've had on any of my cars, this is what new silica tread compounds will do for you. I have over 15 years of racing experience in numerous different forms so I know how to push my CX-5 and tires to the limits and past. I was skeptical of the tread pattern and performance prior to purchasing these tires, you will hands down not find a better performance tire to put on the CX-5. I wouldn't be looking for any other tire besides Michelin because nothing compares to them in overall performance.No argument, but you kind of made my point. I'm looking for even an incremental increase in level of control here, including emergency maneuvering and braking on dry also and I'm willing to pay a premium for it. And, I still think I'm going to get a better/quieter ride. I know no one has criticized me here, just pointed out info and opinions, just as I've never commented on people spending money on LED or lighting upgrades, suspension, blacking out chrome etc., this is where I spend my money. - oh, and on that $26 bumper protector
I wish they came in the correct size for warranty reasons, as I considered this tire as well, but also noted the reviews all stated they had a bit of growl to them, and my Nokian WRG3 SUV's were absolutely intolerable, so while a different tire/company, the "all weather" moniker has me gunshy, as well.I have the Michelin CrossClimate SUV tires on my CX-5, Don't let the name scare you the President of Michelin describes these tires as summer tires. I have size 235/55 19 and they handle better in the dry and rain then my Michelin Pilot A/S 3 that I have on my GTI. They perform better than any Michelin Pilot I've had on any of my cars, this is what new silica tread compounds will do for you. I have over 15 years of racing experience in numerous different forms so I know how to push my CX-5 and tires to the limits and past. I was skeptical of the tread pattern and performance prior to purchasing these tires, you will hands down not find a better performance tire to put on the CX-5. I wouldn't be looking for any other tire besides Michelin because nothing compares to them in overall performance.
I have the Michelin CrossClimate SUV tires on my CX-5, Don't let the name scare you the President of Michelin describes these tires as summer tires. I have size 235/55 19 and they handle better in the dry and rain then my Michelin Pilot A/S 3 that I have on my GTI. They perform better than any Michelin Pilot I've had on any of my cars, this is what new silica tread compounds will do for you. I have over 15 years of racing experience in numerous different forms so I know how to push my CX-5 and tires to the limits and past. I was skeptical of the tread pattern and performance prior to purchasing these tires, you will hands down not find a better performance tire to put on the CX-5. I wouldn't be looking for any other tire besides Michelin because nothing compares to them in overall performance.
I have the Michelin CrossClimate SUV tires on my CX-5, Don't let the name scare you the President of Michelin describes these tires as summer tires. I have size 235/55 19 and they handle better in the dry and rain then my Michelin Pilot A/S 3 that I have on my GTI. They perform better than any Michelin Pilot I've had on any of my cars, this is what new silica tread compounds will do for you. I have over 15 years of racing experience in numerous different forms so I know how to push my CX-5 and tires to the limits and past. I was skeptical of the tread pattern and performance prior to purchasing these tires, you will hands down not find a better performance tire to put on the CX-5. I wouldn't be looking for any other tire besides Michelin because nothing compares to them in overall performance.
Still hoping to get a report on the Michelin Pilot Sport SUV. Tire Rack has limited info. This is a performance summer tire. There are maybe 3 summer tires in the OEM size 225/55/19. Please, not looking for A/S
Thanks for the review.Some feedback on those as I tried them.
225 55 R19 - Dry grip and cornering is amazing. The car is like glued to the road. Feedback and response is immediate.
This is the perfect summer tire for the CX5 if roads are good where one would drive. If you are not worried for a bit of harshness, go for it.
Michelin gives you 30 days to swap if not happy. If you dont like it you can swap.
Noise comfort is very good too. But some bumps and some specific road joints are noticeable.
Unfortunately my main issue is the crappy Phoenix area roads. The tires were a bit too harsh for me on the roads I drive.
To get the better comfort I switched them for 225 55 R19 - Michelin Primacy Tour A/S. Costco has 150 off if you buy and install 4.
Its a new size model for the CX5 19" (wasnt available year ago in thay size) and another amazing tire for the CX5.
Did a lot of reserch and it was that or the Conti LX25. Tried to stay away from the LTX Michelin.
The Primacy Tour A/S is super quiet and the thread pattern is not so 'all seasonish'. Super soft tire too considering the hard suspensiom on the CX5 and 19 wheels.
Great dry grip as well, great steering response. The highway expansion joints are absorbed well. Little bumps are absorbed perfect. Bigger bumps are noticeable but much better than Toyo. No noise at low speeds. At 65-75 mph all one could hear is only the wind noise. Years ahead from the Toyo A36. Mazda should have put a different 19 tire from the factory, not the cheap Toyo 19".
Hope this helps.
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The car is 18' Grand touring.
The reason I stayed away from LTX are quite a few actually
1.Didnt like the middle part of its thread - since no snow at all where I am. The middle part is more focused toward some snow driving.
2.Some complaints of people on the wear of the tires prematurely.
3.Some reviews that noise is good but not that good over certain road conditions.
4.I have used Primacy before on other cars and knew what to expect.
5. As new the LTX has very low initial thread size.
About the LX25,
Excellent tire no doubt but the thread is made to also optimize snow driving Something I dont need and didnt like. Also there were no rebates at the time for Continental.
The Primacy Tour A/S was the closest pattern to a summer tire from the top end A/S models in 255 55 19 and has the highest comfort scores. Has 55k miles warranty and has 9.5/32 thread as new. Almost as much as the Toyo initial 10,2.
Yes its a new size for 255 55 19
I am guessing we have to thank Lincoln and Hyundai Teluride and the Mercedes GLE. That tire comes as oem on the new Lincoln Corsair l. has the same 19" sizing as the CX5
I decided to hold off, but at only 4k miles per year my tires will need replacement due to age before wear.I honestly feel like you will lose rain/wet/cold in exchange for a very largely unrealized gain in dry. However, keep us posted as I'm curious