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#102 ·
I am sticking with my stock tire specs of 265/55R19 109V. My tire shop said it is very hard to source winter tires with that size and the only available tires are Continental WinterContact TS 850 P, which is $1850 plus tax installed, with a $100 rebate.
 
#103 ·
Sorry my Tirerack search for that Continental tire did not show any in that size, is it new? Check production date if it is old stock. 4 digit code on side of each tire.

In 265/55-19 the winter tire selection is indeed sparse.

I could only find Pirelli Scorpion Winter , Dedicated Light Truck/SUV Performance Winter Snow tire
$347 each, $80 instant rebate right now.
Tirerack owner survey results-
 
#104 ·
PhEVuser said:
Sorry my Tirerack search for that Continental tire did not show any in that size, is it new? Check production date if it is old stock. 4 digit code on side of each tire.

In 265/55-19 the winter tire selection is indeed sparse.

I could only find Pirelli Scorpion Winter , Dedicated Light Truck/SUV Performance Winter Snow tire
$347 each, $80 instant rebate right now.
Tirerack owner survey results-
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Mazda is being silly. The 255/60 r19 is an equivalent if not better match if downsizing from 275/45r21, and there are more brands at that size.
 
#106 ·
hnt4943 said:
I just put on a set of Vredestein Wintrac Pros in Tire Rack's recommended -1 wheel sizing, 265/60R-18.
Have only done a really short test drive, but they felt pretty good on dry roads. Hoping they're good tires, it's a new brand for me.
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Great choice. Should work well.
Vredestein Wintrac Pro (Performance Winter/Snow tire)
265/60-18 $198 each, fits wheels 7.5-9.5" wide, perfect for 8" wide rim, 114 XL load rated, 31 lbs., Tire diam. 30.5"
Tirerack test result-
Tirerack owner survey results-
 
#108 ·
OK, but does that mean you rejected the 2018 tires? And that is why you are still using OEM tires? 2018 is quite old and have been sitting for a long time. Rubber gets hard over time and dry rot with cracking can occur. Old tires could be used but they won't be as good as when new. Rubber is soft when new and ages with UV light and time so that the rubber gets harder which means the noise can be more, wear is usually slower but traction and ride compliance is reduced.
 
#110 ·
Guys, give me some advice so that you choose from OEM: I always used OEM tires even in winter, and I was happy, before that there were Michelin and Continental and Yakohama and Kumho, but Mazda came to the Falken Azenis FK460 A/S. it’s just some kind of trash, the car slides, floats in the snow and in general the behavior is completely different. I understand that this could be due to the rear-wheel drive architecture, but it is unlikely. Please advise what you would take from m+s (based on experience) to replace the Falken Azenis FK460 A/S. I know, I know, winter ones are better, but not my option. thank you in advance.
 
#111 ·
Sounds like you need more grip for winter weather use for your area. Normally Falken Azenic FK460 A/S would be OK for light snow and mild winters. You don't have enough grip from your description.

For those that have the PHEV- (OEM tire sizes for winter use)
Note the winter tires have no treadwear rating and are better suited for snow use.

265/55-19
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season (Street Sport Truck All Season tire) 500 treadwear
$413 each, 109 SL load rated, 30 lbs each, tire diam. 30.5"
Tire rack owner survey results-

Pirelli Scorpion Winter (light truck.SUV Performance Winter Snow tire) Severe Snow service rated tire
$347 each, 109 Sl load rated, 36 lbs each, tire diam. 30.5"
Tire rack owner survey results-

275/45-21
(Crossover/SUV Touring All Season tire)
Pirelli Scorpion Weatheractive (Crossover/SUV Touring All Season tire) 700 treadwear
$381 each, 110 XL load rated,
Tire rack test result-
Tire rack owner survery results-

Yokohama Geolandar X-CV 520 treadwear
$337 each, 110 XL load rated,

Continental CrossContact LX Sport 480 treadwear
$342 each, 110 XL load rated,
Tire rack test result-
Tire rack owner survey results-

Falken Ziex CT60A A/S 300 treadwear
$272 each, 110 XL load rated,

Grand Touring All Season tire
Vredestein Quatrac Pro 400 treadwear
$369 each, 110 XL load rated,
Tire rack test results-
Tire rack owner survey results-

Ultra High Performance All Season tire
Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 540 treadwear
$459 each, 110 XL load rated,
Tire rack test result-
Tire rack owner survey results-

Falken Azenis FK640 A/S 500 treadwear
$310 each, 110 XL load rated,

Light Truck SUV studless Ice and Snow tire
Michelin X-Ice snow SUV
$490 each, 110 XL load rated,
Tire rack owner survery results-

Street/Sport Truck All Season tire
Pirelli Scorpion Zero All Season 500 treadwear
$387 each, 110 XL load rated,
Tire rack owner survey results-

Performance Winter Snow tire
Vredestein Wintrac Pro
$316 each, 110 XL load rated,
Tire rack test results-
Tire rack owner survey results-

Light Truck/SUV Performance Winter Snow tire
Pirelli Scorpion Winter
$425 each, 110 XL load rated,
Tire rack owner survey results-
 
#112 ·
I special ordered my CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus 09/24/2023 and picked it up at dealer 12/08/2023. As part of the Destination Set, I got the roof crossbars and the dealer had mounted them on the roof. The underside of the front bar is just plain aluminum whereas the rear bar has black plastic inserts having a ridge along their center lines. My guess is that this is to lower the wind resistance or noise or both. Does anyone know if its correct that the front and rear bars should be different and that the bar with plastic inserts should be the rear bar? See photos. The handwriting on the underside is my own as I took them off from the roof and indicated with a marker which bar the dealer had mounted where.

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#113 ·
Bel said:
I special ordered my CX-90 3.3 Turbo S Premium Plus 09/24/2023 and picked it up at dealer 12/08/2023. As part of the Destination Set, I got the roof crossbars and the dealer had mounted them on the roof. The underside of the front bar is just plain aluminum whereas the rear bar has black plastic inserts having a ridge along their center lines. My guess is that this is to lower the wind resistance or noise or both. Does anyone know if its correct that the front and rear bars should be different and that the bar with plastic inserts should be the rear bar? See photos. The handwriting on the underside is my own as I took them off from the roof and indicated with a marker which bar the dealer had mounted where.

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Black bottom is aero and on the intended foward bar.
 
#115 · (Edited)
After I picked up my new CX-90 Select, I was a little dissapointed with the tires - not much tread and nothing special about the tred pattern and I was really surprised these tires could be M+S tires, as they are marked.

I wasn't too happy after a light snow a few weeks ago: not a real confident feel and I really don't want to crash a brand new car this winter.

Looked at several alternatives, then went with Tire Rack's recommendation - MSW-31 18" rims and Blizzak 255/60R18 tires. Ordered the tires Friday morning and they were delivered Saturday afternoon ( South Bend to West Michigan ). Got them switched today and I'm really surprised that they are hardly more noisy than the OEM tires ( without wearing my hearing aids ;) ).

This is the first time I have dealt with Tire Rack and so far I'm a satisfied customer.

The CX-90 had no problem reading the new TPMS sensors.

BTW, the OEM tires after 9K miles have 8/32" tred left. The new Blizzak's have 15/32" tred.

I was going to store the OEM tires in my storage barn, but then decided to store them standing up in my attached garage for a little more security.
 
#120 ·
OK, glad you were able to find Continental VikingContact 7 in 265/55-19. It's a Studless Ice and Snow tire.
Tire rack doesn't list them in stock for that size but I do find it available from other retail sources.

Tirerack test result-
The VikingContact 7 gets a good review

Tirerack owner survery results for this tire class-
Also very good
 
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