Just upgraded from an '06 Tribute to an '18 CX 5 Touring (19"). As with my Tribute, I immediately upgraded the CX 5 OEM tires to Michelin Premier LTX (had a really bad experience with OEM tires on a Subaru).
I do a lot of skiing in the mountains outside Denver, both at area and back country (meaning some moderate off road with inclines and occasional rocks to reach trailhead). I found that really good all season tires worked well with the Tribute. However, the CX 5 is a bit different, and I was wondering about other options for the winter.
As I see it, I have three options:
1) keep Michelins through the winter - supposed to be very good in snow, but is sidewall more susceptible to puncture from rocks?
2) go to dedicated snow tires (Blizzak) - excellent in snow, but is sidewall more susceptible to puncture?
3) go to dedicated all terrain tires - great off road, but what is performance in snow and on pavement?
Appreciate any and all comments
Thanks,
Fred
I do a lot of skiing in the mountains outside Denver, both at area and back country (meaning some moderate off road with inclines and occasional rocks to reach trailhead). I found that really good all season tires worked well with the Tribute. However, the CX 5 is a bit different, and I was wondering about other options for the winter.
As I see it, I have three options:
1) keep Michelins through the winter - supposed to be very good in snow, but is sidewall more susceptible to puncture from rocks?
2) go to dedicated snow tires (Blizzak) - excellent in snow, but is sidewall more susceptible to puncture?
3) go to dedicated all terrain tires - great off road, but what is performance in snow and on pavement?
Appreciate any and all comments
Thanks,
Fred