[MaybeFutureBuyer]

Ouch and pending where you live like us in Canada we need to have 2 sets winters and summers lol.

I hope they give them with winters on. Then I'll just drive them until they're gone (even in summer), then install the CrossClimate2 and no need for 2 sets. Or install the CC from day one, and sell the other tires.

 

[hellsop]

.... and that's why I was thinking while looking at the options list "Self, we probably don't need 21 inch wheels..." Those same tires are about US$200 each in 19-inch size.

 

[MaybeFutureBuyer]

.... and that's why I was thinking while looking at the options list "Self, we probably don't need 21 inch wheels..." Those same tires are about US$200 each in 19-inch size.

Just bought CrossClimate2 for my Santa Fe (18"). They were 300 each. Yes, you can get garbage Chinese ones for $200 on 18", but anything decent 19" will probably be $280+ (Canadian). The problem with 19", is that it's a pretty rare size... So, not a lot of competition. You know what... I'm gonna take a look and see the difference.

 

[MaybeFutureBuyer]

Just bought CrossClimate2 for my Santa Fe (18"). They were 300 each. Yes, you can get garbage Chinese ones for $200 on 18", but anything decent 19" will probably be $280+ (Canadian). The problem with 19", is that it's a pretty rare size... So, not a lot of competition. You know what... I'm gonna take a look and see the difference.

Holy shit! My 18" were $288 each (ordered a few days ago).... The 21".... $565 EACH!!! That's INSANE!

*Canadian dollar

 

[hellsop]

Holy shit! My 18" were $288 each (ordered a few days ago).... The 21".... $565 EACH!!! That's INSANE!

*Canadian dollar

"Self, we probably don't need 21 inch wheels..."

 

[MaybeFutureBuyer]

"Self, we probably don't need 21 inch wheels..."

10% larger circumference, DOUBLE the price! I'm afraid to see what the 20" cost (I want the 2LT).

Might be worth it to just sell the entire rim\tire package, and get 18" with tall sidewalls (make sure the overall profile section is the same), and call it a day.

 

[smallb1980]

Just curious too anyone who's been to the car show's seen these in person whats the overall size like. compared to a mazda cx 5 ( which is my current suv)

 

[MaybeFutureBuyer]

Just curious too anyone who's been to the car show's seen these in person whats the overall size like. compared to a mazda cx 5 ( which is my current suv)

According to the specs, it should be 10" longer, about 2.5" wider, and 1.5" shorter than your CX-5.

 

[hellsop]

10% larger circumference, DOUBLE the price! I'm afraid to see what the 20" cost (I want the 2LT).

The thing is that it's not a larger tire circumference even. Just the wheel that the tire goes on. There's less rubber involved for the more expensive tire.

 

[Evfan]

Just curious too anyone who's been to the car show's seen these in person whats the overall size like. compared to a mazda cx 5 ( which is my current suv)

Equinox EV looked pretty large, it was longed than I expected for sure.

 

[MaybeFutureBuyer]

The thing is that it's not a larger tire circumference even. Just the wheel that the tire goes on. There's less rubber involved for the more expensive tire.

Holy crap, that's true! They charge you double to just cut a bigger hole in your tire?!?!

 

[TKEV]

Holy crap, that's true! They charge you double to just cut a bigger hole in your tire?!?!

It could be because the tire size is odd, or that the way they reinforce the sidewall is more complicated, or just simply they think bigger rims means people are willing to spend more money.

 

[MaybeFutureBuyer]

It could be because the tire size is odd, or that the way they reinforce the sidewall is more complicated, or just simply they think bigger rims means people are willing to spend more money.

Whatever it is, it doesn't justify double the price. I could see 20%, 30%, maybe even 50% upcharge... But 90%-100%?! That's kind of crazy.

If I will get the 2LT or 3LT, I'm gonna sell the rim and tire package, and get me a 17" or 18" with tall sidewalls. Not only cheaper, but also better comfort. I'm not one of the people who likes hard cornering or sporty driving... So I wouldn't see the difference in handling. On the other hand, I'm in Quebec, so taller sidewalls can definitely help with all the potholes and uneven roads.

 

[Andre YUL]

Also in Quebec. Will keep the original wheels/tires for summer use, but will likely get smaller wheels for the winter tires.

I'll cross that bridge when I get to it, but I suspect it is a non-standard bolt pattern and the choice of wheels may be limited.

 

[hellsop]

If I will get the 2LT or 3LT, I'm gonna sell the rim and tire package, and get me a 17" or 18" with tall sidewalls. Not only cheaper, but also better comfort.

The 2LT, at least according to the option sheet float around a few months ago, come with the same 19" wheels that the 1LT has. We don't know what tires will come with those, but there are 19" RX tires, both of which have higher sidewalls than the 21"

 

[MaybeFutureBuyer]

but I suspect it is a non-standard bolt pattern and the choice of wheels may be limited.

Crap, I haven't thought of that.

 

[MaybeFutureBuyer]

The 2LT, at least according to the option sheet float around a few months ago, come with the same 19" wheels that the 1LT has. We don't know what tires will come with those, but there are 19" RX tires, both of which have higher sidewalls than the 21"

Well, if it's really gonna be 19", I'll keep them. But anything over that I'll sell and get a 17" or 18".

I'm not doing 2 sets. The CrossClimate2 make that possible. They are better than a mid range winter tires at winter and as good as a mid range summer tires at summer. They cost 1.5X the cost of a midrange winter tire... So I think it's definitely worth it.

 

[Evan1]

"Self, we probably don't need 21-inch wheels..."

They may be nice to look at yet offer a crappy ride and have less range = get 19s.

 

[MaybeFutureBuyer]

They may be nice to look at yet offer a crappy ride and have less range = get 19s.

AND COST TWICE AS MUCH!

For all these sacrifices, I want them to be at least iridescent in color or something. I agree it looks a bit better, but not even close to be worth it.

 

[Evan1]

AND COST TWICE AS MUCH!

For all these sacrifices, I want them to be at least iridescent in color or something. I agree it looks a bit better, but not even close to be worth it.

I just saw that the 2RS has 20-inch wheels, still better than the 21s. I wonder if there is a range variation between 19s and 20s and costs??