Mid-size SUV tire recommendations

[jconnor3]

My wifes tires on her CX-5 are shot and it's about time for snow to start flying in Indiana. Tires are a 225/55/19 and I'm looking for a decent tire to put on there that doesn't break the bank. I don't want to go cheap, but it's not like there needs to be some sort of performance tire on there.

What have you guys had good luck with?

 

[BRNG ITT]

Michelin Premier LTX

Had them on our Explorer Sport and they were great all around tires. Look them up and read the reviews.

Also, Michelin has a $70 mail in rebate right now on 4 tires.

Oh, and Discount Tire carries them.

 

[BLOWN9646]

Continental

 

[Tx5811]

Bridgestone dueler h/l Alenza plus

 

[nxhappy]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...R9AMRT43&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

[96 cobra]

If you go with 235/55 19', there's a ton more tire options...

The Michelin Defender LTX M/S would definitely be my pick.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tire...R9DLTXXL&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

 

[black92]

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=General&tireModel=AltiMAX+RT43+(H-+or+V-Speed+Rated)&partnum=255HR9AMRT43&vehicleSearch=false&fromCompare1=yes

^This

I originally had these installed on my wife’s ‘10 Milan and after we traded it in for an AWD ‘15 CR-V a few months ago, it was a no brainer going with them again. They did awesome in the snow with her FWD Milan, so they’ll kick ass with the CR-V.

Link seems messed up, but they are General Altimax RT43.

 

[Never_Enough]

Don't buy Conti. Had a sidewall bubble & they told me GFY.
Will never buy their tires again

 

[DHG1078]

I have the Michelin premiere ltx on our explorer as well. Haven't been in rain or anything yet with them but we like them in the dry

 

[Gary Macomber]

Recently replaced the ones on my minivan with Goodyear from Sams club for ~$400, granted they are 17s so price is a bit cheaper than 19s. Replaced the ones on my SHO a couple weeks ago with Continental from a tire place which ran me $1400 but they are 20s.

Sams club usually has $80 off when you buy 4 tire deals

 

[black92]

Recently replaced the ones on my minivan with Goodyear from Sams club for ~$400, granted they are 17s so price is a bit cheaper than 19s. Replaced the ones on my SHO a couple weeks ago with Continental from a tire place which ran me $1400 but they are 20s.

Sams club usually has $80 off when you buy 4 tire deals

What the hell Continentals did you buy? I put Continental DWS06 on my MKS a few weeks ago (255/45/20) and paid $650 all said and done. eBay Discount Tire had $100 off for a purchase over $400, so I got my local DT to match the online savings and saved myself $200.

 

[T.Man]

Just put some Michelin Defender A/S on my wife's SUV and wouldn't settle for anything less

 

[Gary Macomber]

What the hell Continentals did you buy? I put Continental DWS06 on my MKS a few weeks ago (255/45/20) and paid $650 all said and done. eBay Discount Tire had $100 off for a purchase over $400, so I got my local DT to match the online savings and saved myself $200.

Ebay discount tire, the tires alone would have been $944 245/45r20, the 255 that you say you got are $760 tires alone, no mount, balance, alignment, road hazard, etc.

I am sure I could have gotten a cheaper price but I had put off new tires long enough and needed to get some as my wife drives it mostly and they were very worn.

Edit: I also got W rated tires, rated for 168+ mph not R rated.

 

[STAMPEDE3]

I used to hate Michelin but I'm on my 3rd set on my truck. 3 sets averaging 60K miles each on a 1 ton that does some towing and only 1 flat. I now put them on everything.

 

[black92]

Ebay discount tire, the tires alone would have been $944 245/45r20, the 255 that you say you got are $760 tires alone, no mount, balance, alignment, road hazard, etc.

I am sure I could have gotten a cheaper price but I had put off new tires long enough and needed to get some as my wife drives it mostly and they were very worn.

Edit: I also got W rated tires, rated for 168+ mph not R rated.

Next time, go 255 to save a little money and improve the ride. I passed on the road hazard since Conti’s have their own and didn’t need an alignment. I’m never touching 245’s again.

OP - Habe you narrowed it down?

 

[jconnor3]

Hey thanks guys for all of the recommendations. We sold our house on Friday and moved all weekend so I really haven't had a chance to look at all the options ya'll laid out. I never thought about Sams, I'll look into that as my mother-in-law has a membership there. Thanks again!

 

[08mojo]

Another vote for the Michelin LTX M/S. Those tires perform well and last a long time.

 

[Malern28us]

Cooper Discoverer SRX.
65k tread life warranty.
Picked up a set of 255/55/18 for my Acura for $540 shipped and a $70 rebate card.

 

[AustinSN]

Trofeo R's


JK.

I really dig most tires built by Michelin and I'm also a fan of Bridgestone. I've heard a lot of good about Conti's but I've never run them.