Mazda CX7 Tires

Bought iCept SUVs for my Mazda CX-70. Decent road noise, probably around the same as the stock all-seasons. Icy conditions aren't great but better than all's and not as good as the X-Ice on my other vehicle. Road ride feels like they don't give much. $120 less per tire than premiums like X-Ice, and has better longevity according to different comparison websites. That longevity means a tougher rubber-like compound and less flex to grip onto ice.

Compared to the previous Goodyear Vector 4 Seasons Gen 2, they are a small step back. Wet grip and wet grip are where the weaknesses are noticeable.
The snow grip is also lower but constant and predictable so just fine for normal driving. Aquaplaning resistance is high, even with snow slush on motorway they're secure and safe. In term of noise they are comparable to winter tires. Mainly used on the highway, wear is comparable to that of the Goodyear. All in all a good tire, cheaper than Goodyear and therefore with a little lower performances.

Bought this car second hand, tires are fifth season, dont know mileage. Am pleasantlly surprised, did only 500km, some highway speeding in heavy rain, good handling and control. Normaly I drive sport gt coupe on Pirellis pz4 or estate on Continental PremiumContact6; winter Continental ts870p and ts860, so if Nexen were crap I would notice.

Fitted them on a CX-7 AWD on 19" oem wheels and oem size. The tires before were Pirelli PZero Rosso. Bridgestones are by far better on every aspect except noise. These are ever so slightly louder and harsher on potholes. Would definitely buy them again, if the wear rate is decent. Also, flange protection is adequate.

I replaced my Michelin tires in my CX7 after 40,000kms and decided to go for this Maxxis Vicra Z4S, as a regular Michellin user I was very surprised with the overall performance and durability of this Maxxis, City and Highway it has lasted 60,000 and still has 1mm depth, the handling and feedback of the road is really good in the first 30,000 kms after it start degrading, which I believe is normal, it is a very quiet tire and I have travelled in very narrow and curvy roads in heavy rainning conditions and the traction was superb. Where I live I dont have snow or ice roads, but heavy raining is present 6 months every year. Definitely a Maxxis loyal customer.

These lasted 4 year, 55k km ~35k Miles.
Quiet and comfortable, but not lasting very long.
Decent dry/wet grip.

Look I can't say much about this tire because I bought them only one month ago but what I can tell you already is that it has great grip and is very good on steering the vehicule into corners. Comfort is much better than the Michelin's which were very expensive and didn't hold out for long...

Good tire for general use. Excellent in winter, average on wet roads, good for aquaplaning. They at first wear quite fast, but as they age they become harder and wear less. With aging they perform worse on wet roads. After three winters an one summer they currently have 4mm of tread, but they are not safe for drive on wet roads. With 4mm tread aquaplaning resistance still quite high. Good value for the money paid, will buy again.

Very sporty tire, quite hard but precise handling. You can drive an SUV as an sport car. Because of spirited driving they wore out in three summers, driven approximately 25000 km. Very good in the wet (even with litle tread) and aquaplaning. Didn't have any truble with the tires, so yes i would buy again.

Utter rubbish.

Only lasted a few months on the front of our CX7 and feel terrible.

Spend a bit more and get some decent tires.

Very good on wet & ice, superb traction in heavy snow. Imune to aquaplaning, even at high speeds and heavy rain. 6mm of tread remains after first winter and cca 10000km, driven fast (not hard) on various type of roads. Over all very good tire, could be a little longer lasting.