[cx90mc]

A tale of caution. I was lucky. I come from the snow belt and I v seen this happen before but living in TN I kinda forgot. I left the CX90 with two front wheels in the garage and most of the car on my inclined driveway. It was at the top. I turned and saw the car moving down the driveway. I grabbed it by the front wheel area and I was going for a ride. I saw the back wheels locked so I made a quick choice to let it ride, LOL. I immediately thought when it hit the street it would stop. and it did. Lucky I missed the brick light post. I can laugh now.

my first thought was the car came out of parked!!!!

 

[tornichoe]

A tale of caution. I was lucky. I come from the snow belt and I v seen this happen before but living in TN I kinda forgot. I left the CX90 with two front wheels in the garage and most of the car on my inclined driveway. It was at the top. I turned and saw the car moving down the driveway. I grabbed it by the front wheel area and I was going for a ride. I saw the back wheels locked so I made a quick choice to let it ride, LOL. I immediately thought when it hit the street it would stop. and it did. Lucky I missed the brick light post. I can laugh now.

I don’t think I’m following; you left the car in park and it slid away? You left it in neutral with the parking brake and it slid away?

 

[cx90mc]

in park, e brake on, car off.

 

[tornichoe]

in park, e brake on, car off.

Oh wow! I haven’t seen this happen on just snow, unless there is a sheet of ice underneath. Or a really strong wind gust that got it going..

 

[cx90mc]

just real slippery snow. Happened once before when I was upstate NY. It was a pickup with a plow. I was in garage , heard some kind of noise outside. when I went out the truck was 1/2 in the street. I thought I knew better. I had the two front wheels on the cx in the garage. I wasn't t thinking that the fronts turn free.... I m a slow learner.

 

[tornichoe]

I had the two front wheels on the cx in the garage. I wasn't t thinking that the fronts turn free.... I m a slow learner.

Interesting.. learn something new every day!
Thought putting it in Park would hold the front wheels on an awd vehicle. At least that’s the behavior on my other vehicle (Subaru).

 

[cx90mc]

Interesting.. learn something new every day!
Thought putting it in Park would hold the front wheels on an awd vehicle. At least that’s the behavior on my other vehicle (Subaru).

yes, and I had 7 Subaru s so I was caught off guard.

 

[spirod]

just real slippery snow. Happened once before when I was upstate NY. It was a pickup with a plow. I was in garage , heard some kind of noise outside. when I went out the truck was 1/2 in the street. I thought I knew better. I had the two front wheels on the cx in the garage. I wasn't t thinking that the fronts turn free.... I m a slow learner.

There is your proof that the CX-90's AWD system is rear biased.

 

[tornichoe]

Making a mental note to self, remember those wheel chocks when you lift up the rear on the jack to get the winter tires on!!!

 

[keiichi.morisato]

yes I did not install TPMS valve because PMC at the time weren't sure that they had a model that could work and honestly I don't really need and will live with the error message during the winter months. I did save about 400$ too by not having the TPMS.

How big is the error? Is it just a light or is it like the message that spans the entire main screen?

 

[PhEVuser]

How big is the error? Is it just a light or is it like the message that spans the entire main screen?

I would think it would be a small yellow flat tire icon or message that says TPMS error.

 

[keiichi.morisato]

I would think it would be a small yellow flat tire icon or message that says TPMS error.

Hmm, that looks like a physical gauge? My PHEV has the full electronic screen cluster. Oh well, guess I will find out soon enough. Finally got the correct sized wheels and installed them. Originally had 18" steelies that didn't fit the brake calipers so swapped them for 19" RWCs.

 

[LewisP]

How big is the error? Is it just a light or is it like the message that spans the entire main screen?

Couldn't say as I decided to cancel my CX-90 order..

 

[keiichi.morisato]

Just wanted to show that the TPMS error isn't that bad. When you first start the car, itndoes present the large message that you can clear by pressing INFO, then it's just a small light near the left depending on what view you're using.

 

[PhEVuser]

ok, thanks. it's like having the air bag light on all the time in my 20+ year old car.

 

[Master-T]

Hi everyone,

new member here, just picked up my Signature a few days ago. After a bit of researching, I decided to go with the following setup:

Touren TR79 20”X9”, ET 35 (rated 2,000lbs)
Blizzak DM-V2 265/50/20

keeps it within spec to stock 21s, and exceeds recommended load rating. Would have preferred Michelin X-Ice tires, but on a time crunch and was able to get the above within a day (from local shop).

 

[hnt4943]

Finally have a clean-ish car to post a picture. Here's the preferred plus trim with Tire Rack's recommended -1" wheel size, and Vredestein Wintrac Pro tires. I've been pretty happy with this setup in our limited snow so far. I wouldn't say these "performance winter" tires are as good as a dedicated studless ice/snow, but they're definitely better than an all-season. Handling and road noise is really good as well, only a little more hum than the stock tires.

Roof rack is the Thule Wingbar Evo setup. Also quite pleased, install was easy and wind noise is minimal.

I dunno, some people seem to really care about wheel/tire appearance/fitment in the arches. I can't say I really know what to look for, but I don't think this is a bad-looking setup. I choose winter wheels for price not appearance, but I don't think the black rims look terrible with the car!

 

[tornichoe]

Just ordered a set of the stock 19” wheels & tpms sensors and Nokian Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV (Studded) to go on them.

Went with the 265/60/19; they are an inch shorter overall than the stock size, Couldn’t go wrong with the under $200 bucks a tire… hopefully they don’t look too bad on the car.

Heard a lot of good things about Nokian winter tires, now it’s time to try them.
First time doing studdies, hopefully won’t regret it

 

[Master-T]

Had Nokians on my Grand Cherokee. I found them to be really good in the snow. Had the R3 SUV, non-studded.

 

[PhEVuser]

I found this video on Nokian Winter tires (Studded vs Winter compound tires)

And this more recent winter tire comparison test

Test using an SUV and tires made for SUVs
Nokian Snowproof 2 SUV was tested
4:20 Snow handling test results
4:37 Snow traction test results
4:49 Snow braking test results
8:08 Wet handling test results
10:15 Wet braking test results
11:21 Dry handling test results
11:37 Dry braking test results
12:27 Noise test results
12:43 Rolling resistance test results
13:20 overall results

Nokian hakkapelitta 9 SUV do come in various CX-90 friendly sizes
275/45-21

I did not see 265/60-19 available-

Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV - Maximum grip and durability / Nokian Tyres

The studded Nokian Tyres Hakkapeliitta 9 SUV winter tire grips firmly and handles steadily in the varying winter weather. Strong Aramid fibers in the sidewalls gives the tire maximal durability. This product is now discontinued.

www.nokiantires.com

265/55-19 and 265/50-19 are available

Also this video on winter tires-

17:05
Key advice- to match tire compound/design with your winter use
Central European Performance Winter tire- best grip and handling in dry and wet conditions over the winter. Less snow and ice performance.

Soft compound studless winter tire-
Highest level of safety in snow, very good on ice, reduced grip in dry and wet.

Studded Winter tire-
Ultimate grip on ice and snow, reduced grip in dry and wet, increased noise, not permitted in certain regions, best for extreme winter conditions.