So, I've been running the Cooper CS5 Ultras on my '07 Honda Fit Sport in the stock 195/55R15 size since the summer of 2015.
I'm at nearly 37k miles and at my last rotation; 35k miles in, it had the remaining original 3 tires (1 is a replacement from road hazard) as down to 5/32s. I drive a lot these days. 40k a year is something I project going forward.
So, that being said even though I've enjoyed the CS5 Ultras what other options do I have?
Given the nature of the somewhat limited selection for the size and considering the price point for a more tread wear focused tire vs more aggressive; "Performance" All-Season Touring type instead of Standard/Grand Touring, I am looking into the possibility of changing to 185/60R15. If I understand correctly this would be a slightly taller tire/reading slower on the speedometer/more narrow footprint (10mm less)
2 things:
1) I have had great results during my experience with DT; who matched the 2015 July sales on their DTD site and would like to use them again. Neither site lists the V rated 195/55R15 of the General RT43, which I can get on Amazon or another site in theory, but my idea was to possibly ask if they could special order this tire if I choose to remain in the OE size and compare a run to the Ultras for treadwear.
2) I don't have to change tire size, but would like feedback from any pros/cons since I have no experience going outside of OE spec.
Here are my options in the alternate size of 185/55R15:
Link for comparing
Continental ControlContact Tour AS (currently too costly at $101)
Yokohama AVID Ascend ($77)
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
^Those are as far as DT/DTD offer.
Amazon has a few off hand I might consider if I wanted to stay OE size conversely but needed to buy the tires outside of DT/DTD:
Falken Ziex ZE950 (195/55R15)
Kumho Ecsta PA31 (195/55R15)
Any input are welcome. The reason again is because at this rate I'll be going through a replacement set of CS5 Ultras in roughly just over a year at my current rate of driving. So, if changing tire size makes it cost-effective to go upwards of 2 years per set of new tires AND I save money out of pocket up front why not? That's why I want to be sure to hash this out in advance!
e.g. the Grand Touring CS5s would cost $56 less out of pocket ($14 per tire) and I might get nearly double the life expectancy out of them. Is that what y'all see or what am I missing?
I'm at nearly 37k miles and at my last rotation; 35k miles in, it had the remaining original 3 tires (1 is a replacement from road hazard) as down to 5/32s. I drive a lot these days. 40k a year is something I project going forward.
So, that being said even though I've enjoyed the CS5 Ultras what other options do I have?
Given the nature of the somewhat limited selection for the size and considering the price point for a more tread wear focused tire vs more aggressive; "Performance" All-Season Touring type instead of Standard/Grand Touring, I am looking into the possibility of changing to 185/60R15. If I understand correctly this would be a slightly taller tire/reading slower on the speedometer/more narrow footprint (10mm less)
2 things:
1) I have had great results during my experience with DT; who matched the 2015 July sales on their DTD site and would like to use them again. Neither site lists the V rated 195/55R15 of the General RT43, which I can get on Amazon or another site in theory, but my idea was to possibly ask if they could special order this tire if I choose to remain in the OE size and compare a run to the Ultras for treadwear.
2) I don't have to change tire size, but would like feedback from any pros/cons since I have no experience going outside of OE spec.
Here are my options in the alternate size of 185/55R15:
Link for comparing
Continental ControlContact Tour AS (currently too costly at $101)
Yokohama AVID Ascend ($77)
Cooper CS5 Grand Touring
^Those are as far as DT/DTD offer.
Amazon has a few off hand I might consider if I wanted to stay OE size conversely but needed to buy the tires outside of DT/DTD:
Falken Ziex ZE950 (195/55R15)
Kumho Ecsta PA31 (195/55R15)
Any input are welcome. The reason again is because at this rate I'll be going through a replacement set of CS5 Ultras in roughly just over a year at my current rate of driving. So, if changing tire size makes it cost-effective to go upwards of 2 years per set of new tires AND I save money out of pocket up front why not? That's why I want to be sure to hash this out in advance!
e.g. the Grand Touring CS5s would cost $56 less out of pocket ($14 per tire) and I might get nearly double the life expectancy out of them. Is that what y'all see or what am I missing?