Good long-lasting tire for Mazda5 GT?

[nahtanojrekab]

We have 30k on our TOYO Proxes A18 205/50R17 (20K on snows I use in the winter) and they are quite warn and noisy. What should I replace them with that will last a bit longer? I'm underwhelmed by these so I will not replace them with the sam tires. My need for snow capabilities is 0 so I can handle more of a summer tire, or at least one that's not so good in the snow. Thanks.

 

[kw_da]

A lot of info here http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?123707931-Mazda5-Tires-Issues-amp-Replacement-Recommendations

 

[5zoom]

I'm running Yokohama Yk580's and have been very happy with them. They aren't quite as good as the Michelin's I had on before, but for the money they are tough to beat.

 

[jacobthe4th]

I have had Goodyear Assurance CT Touring (25k), Michelin Premier AS(30k), and the Toyos (18k) that came on my 2008 GT. The Toyos were the worst by far, bad in Rain/Snow and loud. They drove great on dry, but that was about it. The Goodyear and Michelins were decent for road noise and good on Rain/Snow. I am on my second set of Continental ExtremeContact DWS (205/50R17 93W XL) and got just over 43K on those. Loved them so much, when they needed replacing I got them again. They cost around $140-$160/tire.

 

[kw_da]

I'm glad that you had a good experience with Continental DWS - I have them on our Mazda 5 too - but only 10k miles, but they seem to be wearing well. Discount Tire seems to have pretty good prices on these tires and the have occasional sales that give you ~$100 off 4 tires. I think my price for 4 tires was <$500 (I didn't get the hazard warrantee) I have 215/50r17 - slightly wider and taller. For some reason, sometimes a larger tire is cheaper - must be be demand/availability. I'd vote for the DWS too - just make sure you get a good set. The first set I got had to be replaced - they vibrated a lot. The next set was good. The other tire I had considered was the Michelin MXV4 - but they were more expensive, but have a longer treadwear warranty.

 

[chandlerGTi]

The stock bridgestone turanzas lasted 53k on my lowered cambered car, replaced them with bridgestone ecopias which are wearing well with 33k on them.

 

[nahtanojrekab]

Thanks all for your input!! Some good info to go on

 

[m5pa]

I've had two sets of Cooper RS-3A now and they aren't bad. Decent price and good tire for the 5 it seems. Discount Tire will carry them, but you mostly have to go through a Cooper dealer. Got the first set from a dealer, got the current set through Discount Tire on Ebay.

This thing eats tires no matter what you throw on it, though I do like to Zoom Zoom a bit with it. Pittsburgh roads do beat up tires though.

 

[torquelover]

We have Yoko Avid Envigors on ours, and with 19k miles they have only worn 3/32". They are quiet and smooth riding. UTQG 560 rated. They are running a $60 gift card on these right now:

http://www.tirerack.com/specialoffers/details.jsp?promoID=Y456&s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!56030877613!p!!g!!yokohama%20avid&ef_id=UhL7DAAAAKD6Wnnf:20140812042332:s

The Yoko Avid Ascend is 740 rated. Conti Pure Contact is 700 rated and highly recommended as well.

 

[rodslinger]

I've had two sets of Cooper RS-3A now and they aren't bad. ....

Just put a set of these on my wife's Sonic. Great price. Ride pretty good and handle reasonably well but damn they are noisy.

+1 on the DWS and the YK580. Had them both and they held up well.

 

[JMJinNC]

Yokohama

I'm running Yokohama Yk580's and have been very happy with them. They aren't quite as good as the Michelin's I had on before, but for the money they are tough to beat.

I just had a set of the Yokohama YK580's put on my wife's 2012 Mazda5 Sport. All too happy to have the Toyos off after 32k.

Decent price and mileage rating, plus a $60 rebate through August.


JMJ

 

[Robotazky]

I have 59K on Michelin MXV4 Primacy 215/50 r17 and have loved them. I hope to get another set before they run out.