Hi Guys,
Im after a new tyres for my CX-5 (225/65r17). Just need suggestions for where and what tyres to buy.
Mazda CX-5 225/65r17 Tyres Suggestion
ozbuser18 on 19/02/2021 - 15:29
Last edited 19/02/2021 - 15:31
Last edited 19/02/2021 - 15:31
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Couldn't rate new Alenza 001 on my 2015 Outback highly enough, much quieter than OEM and better wet grip.
They are the OEM tyres on the new RAV4's and BMW X3's have become the OEM tyres on the newly released Subaru Outback (Feb 2021) so I think that's suitable justification for it being an optimal highway oriented SUV tyre. They beat nearly all other tyre offering for the segment and are raved about by reviewers alike.Pricing-wise I was able to price match with Tempe Tyres so spent about $880 (rrp approx $1100 after $100 promotion) so made some savings. Tempe unfortunately doesn't stock your size, but pricing seems pretty reasonable. Current promotional pricing makes it about $816 for the set ($229 each minus $100 for buying set).
Link to Jax - you might have cheaper local retailers.
https://www.jaxtyres.com.au/tyres/bridgestone/alenza-a001?sk…Michelin Primacy SUV. They are a bit more expensive at around $180 but they are a great all-rounder and you will get good mileage from them.
I got 75k out of the Primacy HP on my Octavia. Generally i get 35k - 40k tops.
I put primacy SUVs on the wifes cx5 two years ago. The good news is that they were much quieter and rides better than stock tires.
The downside is that the steering feel is gone and it sometimes feels like it's wobbling on the tread blocks. At the end of the day it's an SUV not a Ferrari I guess
Fair call. What did they replace?
Maybe the Contintal Ultracontact would be better? Although my experience with Conti is soft sidewalls and quick wear.
I wouldn't fit Geolander as the ones on the Outback screamed at every corner and aquaplaned everywhere.
It's a difficult choice as you are stuck with them for so long
Replaced the stock geolanders that it came with which were noisy as all hell but seemed to handle a bit better.
I guess the suspension is probably fine tuned with the stock tyres to an extent that maybe helps the feel as well
I'm about 40k into Primacy SUVs. They have been a great tyre but starting to notice a bit of degradation in performance now that they are <4mm tread depth but I reckon I could end up with ~60k out of them which is fantastic given the superior grip they provide against the OEM Kumhos which were rubbish. Treadwear rating on mine were 440 which is quite high for a tyre that actually grips pretty well.
Personally I wouldn't touch no-name brands or some of the tyres on the market that have S/T/H speed ratings when you can get brand name, decent treadwear, V rated tyres for only a few bucks more. I'd also be very careful of places like Tempe Tyres that have great prices but have many reports of selling stock which was manufactured 3/4/5 years ago.
I'd be leaning in the direction of:
https://www.tyroola.com.au/goodyear-optilife-suv-22565r17-10…
or
https://www.tyroola.com.au/goodyear-wrangler-triplemax-22565…
or
https://www.tyroola.com.au/dunlop-grandtrek-pt3-22565r17-102…
agree with the comment re: Tempe Tyres. I just use them to price match at well known establishments.
A lot of stock is from Thailand/Malaysia and is somewhat older (questionable storage?) but in saying that they functionally shouldn't be different, but where the price match is possible I'd take it anytimeI've been using Tempe Tyres for 20 years.
The old stock tyres were when they were small and trying to build a business.
They sell so many tyres now that age is not an issue and they don't buy the old stock either. The main issue is that they self-import a lot so they have to carry their own warranty.
It's good to hear that. I dont have anything against them but I've seen some recent reviews of that practice in play even now. Hopefully the minority rather than the majority of cases.
Sigh. Help us out a bit. What sort of driving city, highway, aggressive, cruise? Are you after budget, longevity or grip? You can’t have all three.
No one should really be suggesting tyres without that info.
aggressive
Lol. CX5 not 488 Pista
I assumed he wasn't much different from most other CX5 owners. Mostly driving to the shops. Occasional longer trips, usually with under-inflated tyres.
Don't forget dry turning and mounting kerbs in the Woolies carpark.
Isn't that BMW territory
i put the Bridestone Alenza 001 on my CX-5 last month, very happy with them. Quieter than dealer fitted ones.
The irony, couldnt get them from Bridgestone direct but found them on tyresales.com.au and cheaper than on bridgestones website. their service was excellent!
Your dealer fitted tyres?
Bridgestone did it all inclusive in price with tyres ales.com.au
Ohhh. Car dealer. My bad.
If your primary concern is budget (we're on OzBargain after all), these are only $77 each and generally get very good reviews considering the price. https://www.tyroola.com.au/rapid-ecosaver-ht-22565r17-102h-t…
I put Grenlander on the 2005 Honda Accord Euro. Better than the Toyo eco-tyres that were on it.
https://www.tyroola.com.au/grenlander-colo-h01-22565r17-102h…Would I put them on a newish CX5? Not if I could afford something better.
$440 for 4x Grenlander f/b/v
$700 for 4x Michelin f/b/v
I searched for my tyres on here - https://www.tyrepower.com.au/tyres
I prefer Toyo tyres on my Honda and Holden Panel VanHi OP
I need new tyres for the same car. What did you end up going with?
bridgestone ecopia, pretty happy with it
Sydney? If yes, Tempe Tyres.
Can +1 Tempe Tyres only for 1 reason , they are effective and you usually don't have to wait 1 hour to get tyres fitted on most given days. i know even if i "book in advance" at other major tyre shops they always say "its going to take an hour - hour and a half ..come back later" , because for them its all about pumping numbers but in the worst possible way putting the onus on the customer.
Tempe has so many tyre fitters its insane , now you will still end up waiting 30 mins maybe 45 mins sometimes but usually its pretty good.
I also like them because if you want to keep your current set of tyres they ACTUALLY WRAP your old ones and chuck it in the car for you so theres no damage or dirt from the old tyres to damage your upholstery and you can chuck it into storage without worry of degradation or spiders making nests.
They recently just built an undercover semi-secure parking (they got camera's) as well next to its main shop where they park your car afterward so its out of the sun and slightly reduced risk of being crashed into by other people trying to drive in/around.
I can genuinely say i don't always go to Tempe as i often go for the best price but when i have gone the price or the quality of the tyres never dissapointed me.
If you would ask me honestly , would i take a new or slightly new-ish car there. the answer is NO lol , the boys there are nice but they are overworked and underpaid (Arn't we all?) and rattle guns paired to the fact they don't have time to dick around and be "precious" with your wheels means it wont get the best treatment. literally where Tempe pulls their money is volume and trying to get cars quickly IN and OUT , most businesses are like this but Tempe takes it to the extreme.
Best you can do is get other places to price match them but to be fair to Tempe their business is fine as-is and they clearly are doing well for themselves.
Since you're in Sydney, check the prices of Tempe/Taleb/St George and call up MyCar to price beat if you can't be stuffed driving to Arncliffe/Tempe.
Jax have https://www.jaxtyres.com.au/tyres/bridgestone/dueler-d470?sk…
4 for $600.