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Title: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: Emptyhanded on July 16, 2017, 12:32:22 PM: I did a search of the forum and couldn't find anything on all season tires for mid sized SUVs. We have a 2016 Mazda CX-5 that will be due for new tires this fall. It is my girlfriends commuter car and is pretty much just driven in town and back and forth to Seattle a few times a year. We live in Spokane so something that is decent in the snow is helpful. Also something that isn't overly soft and will wear well. We live on a gravel road but that's about the only off pavement driving it sees. All of my tire shopping in the past has been for LT tires so I'm not sure where to start here. What have you guys found is the best balance between decent in snow and hard enough to make it past 40k? Tire size is 225 65 r17. Thanks for the help!

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Title: Re: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: bearpaw on July 16, 2017, 12:39:53 PM: Figure out what tire you want and then look at pricing online. Sometimes you can save a $100 to $200. Another way to save some $ is to buy used tires at the wrecking yard or yard sale or online classifieds.
Title: Re: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: Special T on July 16, 2017, 12:46:13 PM: This is the time of year to find a good deal on a set of snow tires that have been hanging in some ones inventory.

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Title: Re: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: Alchase on July 16, 2017, 03:25:17 PM: We had great luck with Yokohama Geolanders on our Durango and now on our Murano.

https://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-42VpeuO1QIVSbnACh27XwUbEAYYASAAEgL7qPD_BwE&tireMake=Yokohama&tireModel=Geolandar+A%2FT+G015&partnum=37TR6G015OWL&GCID=C13674x012-tire&KEYWORD=tires.jsp_Yokohama_Geolandar_A%2FT_G015_Tire&code=yes&src=17540115&ci_sku=37TR6G015OWL&ci_sku=37TR6G015OWL&ci_src=17588969&s_kwcid=AL!3756!3!72322456453!!!!285507207265!&ef_id=WWvm@gAAAeMWvJhu:20170716222146:s
Title: Re: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: toothfangclaw on July 16, 2017, 05:05:08 PM: Just a fyi I saved several hundred by buying my tires at the Discount tire in cda compared over the other discount tires in Spokane and lynnwood area. So call around.

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Title: Re: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: thinkingman on July 16, 2017, 10:44:04 PM: Michelin LTX MS2 would be my first choice.
Discount Tire Direct is no tax and free delivery.
Title: Re: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: Special T on July 17, 2017, 08:54:21 AM: Quote from: toothfangclaw on July 16, 2017, 05:05:08 PM
Just a fyi I saved several hundred by buying my tires at the Discount tire in cda compared over the other discount tires in Spokane and lynnwood area. So call around.

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Title: Re: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: fishngamereaper on July 17, 2017, 09:13:26 AM: Quote from: thinkingman on July 16, 2017, 10:44:04 PM
Michelin LTX MS2 would be my first choice.
Discount Tire Direct is no tax and free delivery.

:yeah: We put a set on the wifes 4runner last summer after a blow out on a road trip in Idaho. But we went through Costco because their was not a Discount in the area. Great tire. Ridiculous tread wear guarantees.
Title: Re: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: mazama on July 17, 2017, 10:05:13 AM: Same tire on ford f150 quiet and smooth,and works good in snow,agressive tires are rougher and cut fuel milage.
Title: Re: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: DOUBLELUNG on July 17, 2017, 04:05:01 PM: I went through similar research except I was looking for a good, safe all-weather tire for my son's Isuzu Rodeo, which is basically a pavement queen. Ended up with these http://tirereviewsandmore.com/taskmaster-provider-entrada-ht-reviews/, they were only $88 each in a 245 /70 R16, set of four out the door at the Wenatchee Discount Tire was $478.79
Title: Re: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: Emptyhanded on July 17, 2017, 07:03:26 PM: Thanks for the replies! It came stock with Yokohamas on it and they will probably be shot at about 35k I would assume. From the sounds of it Michelin may be the way to go. Still open to any other suggestions! Thanks guys

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Title: Re: Mid sized SUV Tires
Post by: Bofire on July 17, 2017, 07:23:29 PM: :) I just bought tires for my truck. shopped around bought Michelin at Discount, was the best deal and I love the tires so far, ride really nice.
Carl