Greetings, everyone. This is my first post, so please forgive me if this has been covered many times in other threads. I have searched them already and haven't found exactly what I'm looking for.
I have a 2019 CX-5 Signature with about 22,700 miles on it, and after having my regular 7,500-mile oil change and tire rotation at the dealership earlier this week (the dealer keeps pressuring me to do it every 5,000 miles, but the manual says 7,500, so I go with that), was told that my tires will not pass inspection later this month. (I was told they measure just below 2/32). I'm suspicious and will get a second opinion, but in the meantime I've been trying research what my best tire options are, as well as the best place to buy them and what extras I should expect to have to pay for (wheel weights? alignment? mount and balance?). Since there doesn't seem to be all that big a gap in price between good tires and excellent tires, I will probably not be driven by budget. But here's what is important to me:
I live in northern New England, and don't want to get snows, so all-season is important. Traction in rain, ice and snow is important. Lifespan is important. Quiet is important. Fuel economy is important.
I have a wise friend who swears by Michelins (he said he once met a fellow who worked for Goodyear who confided that he only bought Michelins), but I bought an expensive set for another car over a decade ago and they did not age well -- they wore out fast, and one threw a belt. Maybe mine were a one-off, but I don't know. I'm also not sure whether their Premier LT or their Crossclimate 2 would serve me better.
The dealer recommended the General Altimax RT43, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife, and Continental Crosscontact LX25. He also said he would match anyone else's price. I'm open to any make/model.
I could also use suggestions for retailers/wholesalers (online is just as good as brick-and-mortar for me), and also any other sites/forums where I can read reviews and get guidance, and advice on what "extras" (see above) I should expect to pay for and what ones some tires laces will throw in for free. I assume the dealership will charge me for every last thing they can.
Again, this is my first post here, and I am clearly out of my depth, so any and all help would be appreciated. Thank you.
I have a 2019 CX-5 Signature with about 22,700 miles on it, and after having my regular 7,500-mile oil change and tire rotation at the dealership earlier this week (the dealer keeps pressuring me to do it every 5,000 miles, but the manual says 7,500, so I go with that), was told that my tires will not pass inspection later this month. (I was told they measure just below 2/32). I'm suspicious and will get a second opinion, but in the meantime I've been trying research what my best tire options are, as well as the best place to buy them and what extras I should expect to have to pay for (wheel weights? alignment? mount and balance?). Since there doesn't seem to be all that big a gap in price between good tires and excellent tires, I will probably not be driven by budget. But here's what is important to me:
I live in northern New England, and don't want to get snows, so all-season is important. Traction in rain, ice and snow is important. Lifespan is important. Quiet is important. Fuel economy is important.
I have a wise friend who swears by Michelins (he said he once met a fellow who worked for Goodyear who confided that he only bought Michelins), but I bought an expensive set for another car over a decade ago and they did not age well -- they wore out fast, and one threw a belt. Maybe mine were a one-off, but I don't know. I'm also not sure whether their Premier LT or their Crossclimate 2 would serve me better.
The dealer recommended the General Altimax RT43, Goodyear Assurance Maxlife, and Continental Crosscontact LX25. He also said he would match anyone else's price. I'm open to any make/model.
I could also use suggestions for retailers/wholesalers (online is just as good as brick-and-mortar for me), and also any other sites/forums where I can read reviews and get guidance, and advice on what "extras" (see above) I should expect to pay for and what ones some tires laces will throw in for free. I assume the dealership will charge me for every last thing they can.
Again, this is my first post here, and I am clearly out of my depth, so any and all help would be appreciated. Thank you.