Starting in 2010, Mazda started to offer the CX-7 with a 17" wheel option equipped with a 215/70R17 tire. As we sometimes see, this is the only vehicle that uses this size. This of course means replacement options can be a challenge. When dealing with a tire size that fits just one vehicle,…
Many drivers of some Mazda CX-7 models will find that their Original Equipment 215/70R17 tires only have one replacement option when the time comes for a new set -- the Bridgestone Dueler H/L 400. When you search by size, you'll also see there's a winter tire option available with…
…in South Bend, Indiana and I am well into my third year of driving on the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2 winter snow tires on our family's, 2009 Mazda CX-7. The first set of winter snow I used on this vehicle was the previous generation of Bridgestones SUV winter tire, the Blizzak DMV-1. This tire…
…deep mud. The hardcore off-road crowd may scoff at the soft-roader SUVs like my MAZDA CX-7. While their lifted Jeeps with oversized mud tires have a distinct advantage in specialized terrain, I would argue that my CX7 and other street-driven SUVs with proper tires will handle 99% of the conditions…
Last year, I bought a 2010 Mazda CX-7 that was equipped with Goodyear Eagle RS-A tires. These Original Equipment tires were just okay. Our customer survey data on the tire shows the tire to be average and I agree with that assessment. For my replacement tires, I was considering three options: Dunlop…
…and AWD/4WD Systems Aren't Enough (All-Season)." I'm currently running the Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 on my 2009 MAZDA CX-7 and have been very impressed with this set of MAZDA tires. The DM-V1 is offered in a wide variety of sizes that fit many trucks, SUVs and crossovers. See more details about…
Are you looking for a great all-season tire for your Mazda CX-7? Then you should take a look at the Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology and Michelin Primacy MXV4. For crossover vehicles like the Mazda CX-7, Acura RDX and Nissan Rogue, consider the top tires from the Grand Touring…
The CX-7 was introduced in 2007 as Mazda's mid-size SUV. After a five-year run, it was replaced by the CX-5. Being larger than a compact SUV, and yet smaller than the mid-size offerings, it hoped to find the sweet spot in between. With only a mild update in 2010, we most commonly see tire size…
…including the Continental CrossContact LX20 with EcoPlus Technology and Michelin Primacy MXV4. I've had the Michelin Primacy MXV4 on my Mazda CX-7 (the predecessor to the CX-5) for three years and have been very happy with them. This tire has reliably provided my vehicle with a very smooth…
…MXV4 tires in this size: * Acura MDX * Chrysler 300 * Ford Flex * Hyundai Santa Fe Limited * Kia Sorento * Mazda CX-7 The tire is so good I purchased a set for the family SUV, a 2009 Mazda CX-7. For my review of the tire read "Michelin Primacy MXV4 Tires Installed on My Crossover." Along…
…recently started offering Valeo rear wiper blades for a large variety of applications. In fact, I just replaced the rear wiper blade on my 2009 Mazda CX-7. Wow, what a difference! No more cloudy and streaky views of vehicles and the squeaking and chattering every time the rear wiper was in use is…
…tires could wait until another time. On the way to pick up my new vehicle, road conditions became poor and snowfall was heavy. However, my wife's Mazda CX-7 with Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V1 winter tires were making easy work of the conditions. As we passed many SUVs and other vehicles that had slid…
…Primacy MXV4 on one of my own vehicles. You can read about my experience with this tire in a post titled, "Best All-Weather Tires for Mazda CX-7." Why did Michelin place such a focus on wet traction? Keep in mind that accidents are more likely to happen on wet roads compared to dry.…
The warm weather is upon us here in the Midwest and it's time to take my winter / snow tires off of my 2009 MAZDA CX-7 in favor of my all-season tires. When performing my annual pre-season inspection of my all-season tires, I found that the factory Goodyear RS-A tires were only at 5/32nds of…
…handling and hydroplaning resistance to provide wintertime driving confidence. This is the tire I currently use in the winter for my 2009 MAZDA CX-7. Blizzak WS70 Blizzak LM-60 Blizzak DM-V1 For more information on how Bridgestone Blizzak tires live up to their reputation, read "Bridgestone…
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