pjhalifax

Just wondering if anyone has run the Cooper CS5 UltraTouring or other similar Cooper tires on an RDX. I bought a 2008 base model late last year and need to replace the mismatched Mirada (front) / Sailun (back) tires that came with the car.

I'd zeroed in on some of the usual suspects -- Pure Contacts, Turanza Serenity are my current favorites -- but I've seen a few mentions of the CS5 Ultra Touring as a good tire at a more reasonable price. Of course, 2/3 of the "reviews" I see appear to be Cooper ads. Difference in the out-the-door price is about $225 so I figured it was worth a post here to see what you all think. Any help would be appreciated!

If it helps, my RDX has a pretty easy life. Most of the driving is around my small town...probably 60/40 split between town/highway. Probably in the 10-12k miles/year range. I like to have fun with the car but I also have a 6-month old kid so spirited driving is kept to a minimum. Primary goal with this set of tires is a comfortable, quiet ride.

My gut tells me to stick with my first choice (Pure Contacts) but if the Coopers are more practical I could use that extra $200+ for baby stuff.

MDXtouring

I just purchased the set of 235/65R17 for my 02' MDX from www.discounttiredirect.com. Came with $40 instant rebate and $60 Visa card rebate. Based on the reviews I saw online, it seems to be a good tires.

Here's a video review I came across:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=JWxSajCdceg

And also an article from MotorTrend.com:
http://m.motortrend.com/features/consumer/1407_cooper_tire_cs5_tire_review/

pjhalifax

Thanks for the links. I need to check out the rebates again -- there's a Bridgestone offer now that brings the price a little closer for the Turanzas.

vsop TL-S

I have these tires on my 2011 RDX and they are very comfortable and handle well. Great tires and I recommend them!