2009 Mazda 5 - tire recommendations sought

[Number_35]

Guys, thanks for all the replies so far. I'm leaning toward the Pirelli Cinturato All-Season Plus tires, based on the majority of the recommendations. I'm having trouble, though, telling which is the correct tire. I've bought my last number of sets of tires from Kal Tire, and here's their complete list of Pirelli tires:
https://www.kaltire.com/en/tires/tire-brands/pirelli/passenger/?infiniteScroll=True

This P7 Cinturato performance tire is not the one, correct?
https://www.kaltire.com/en/tires/tire-br...ue&start=15

So I'm thinking it's either this one (the Cinturato P7 A/S) ...
https://www.kaltire.com/en/tires/tire-br...ue&start=18

... or, more likely, this one (the Cinturato P7 A/S Plus):
https://www.kaltire.com/en/tires/tire-br...ue&start=19

Please confirm. And just to confuse things, Canadian Tire seems to also carry the Cinturato P7 All-Season Plus for a much better price:
http://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/pirell...TsHEQ#store=270

Does look like the same tire as that 3rd option from Kal Tire? Thanks in advance!

 

[nap]

You want the “Pirelli Cinturato P7 All Seasons Plus” (third in your list), this one is the super comfy one.

The A/S non plus is a previous generation.

The one without A/S in the name is a summer tire that does not have a fame for being comfy


Canadian Tire carries them but check if your store has them in stock or whether they’re “special order”.

Costco carries them too, and sometimes have impressive price and rebates.

Also www.1010tires.com carries them and usually has good prices. They ship from Canada.

 

[nap]

PS there’s also a Run Flat version, you do NOT want that one

 

[nap]

PPS For maximum effect, I would suggest that you also perform a wheel alignment, prefferably at the Mazda dealer.

 

[slacktide_bitog]

Originally Posted By: Number_35
I even considered 15" as well, but think they'd be iffy clearing the rotors. I did find one size of 15" tire that would match the original P205/50R17s pretty closely in diameter.


15" was offered in other countries, tire size 195/65-15

 

[nap]

Originally Posted By: slacktide_bitog

15" was offered in other countries, tire size 195/65-15


That size was what Corolla’s used to come with, I believe you don’t want to go that far....

 

[NewEnglander]

Stay Nokian. Either the Entyre line is good for more traditional all seasons, but the WRG series is fantastic.

Probably a good summer option too (Z line maybe?) if you have the Nokians for the winter already.

 

[CharBaby]

Yes, the Pirelli P7 Cinturato All-Season PLUS as [nap] has stated. Make sure it says "PLUS" on the tire. The Plus represents Eco-friendly or low rolling resistance(LRR).

 

[miden851]

Michelin Primacy MXM4, for its tread-life, quietness, and handling; a bit pricey but almost no competition out there

 

[Smokescreen]

Canadian Tire Motomaster SE3 (which is made by Cooper Tire and is the Cooper CS5's brother in every respect)

I am running them now and find them to be just as good as the CS5 and quite a bit better than Michelin's "Defender".

 

[Number_35]

Guys, thanks again for the feedback - I went with the Pirelli Cinturato All-Season Plus tires. I dropped off the alloy wheels last week, picked up the wheels with the new tires this morning, and installed them a few hours ago.

I'm pleased with them so far - the ride is much improved, actually excellent by my standards, and I didn't notice the handling being negatively affected. (Although I don't drive at 10/10s either. Perhaps a pro would notice the difference.)

I don't like the 16" wheel styling as much as the 17-inchers, but that's personal preference. I do like that there's a bit more sidewall now.