Show me your CX-5 wheels

[good thanks]

That looks nice Good Thanks. Where did you buy your springs from? Is there a dealer in Australia?

Thanks Crash, I ordered the springs from www.eibachdirect.com, which is based in Sydney. I had to call them because the CX-5 springs were not listed on their website. Shipping to Melbourne was about $20.

 

[Crash]

Thanks mate

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

This is actually on the headlight housing itself, just aft of the light itself. On the old light, it is the little white plastic knob on the bottom left (10mm hex/Phillips). The new one might have a similar adjustment knob.

 

[marjoh1973]

Mazdasweed's matte black is the closest I've seen. Still waiting for someone to do this to a Black Mica.

The '16 rims look too busy IMHO

What wheel arches is this?

 

[good thanks]

This is actually on the headlight housing itself, just aft of the light itself. On the old light, it is the little white plastic knob on the bottom left (10mm hex/Phillips). The new one might have a similar adjustment knob.

Thanks Chris, found it! Only problem is that it's hard to access on one side. I couldn't even get my hand in there and will probably need to disassemble something to get to it.

I also tried the sensor on the back axle and that worked too. You can hear the headlights moving up and down as you move the sensor. I'll probably insert a few washers under the suspension arm mounting bolt as suggested by Skorpio. I think that would be the easiest fix.

 

[good thanks]

What wheel arches is this?

More info and pics on Mazdasweed's original post here

 

[bazooka joe]

saw this on the internets

dude, you suck!

 

[Big_T]

Anybody have a pearl white CX5 with rims other than black? I am curious to see it in silver, machined, chrome, etc. When I checked online tire rack, the CX5 color looks light grey and not pearl white. Thanks

 

[Surfsup]

good thanks' pics show the new OEM grill on the 2016s. That's not aftermarket.

hell no...now I gotta upgrade. I'm sure to buy the grill separately will cost more than trading in/upgrading to '16 version. Mazdausa still shows the 2015. I had to verify doing a google search. Looks way better!

 

[Russell_C]

Will a 245 60 18 tire work on the CX5? If not what would be a good size tire. I am mounting them on some 2011 Mazdaspeed 3 wheels.

 

[slug420]

dude, you suck!

whats up mark!! thats not my ride, I just lurk in here because I have had my eye on a CX-5 for my next vehicle....maybe

 

[FiveCX-5]

Will a 245 60 18 tire work on the CX5? If not what would be a good size tire. I am mounting them on some 2011 Mazdaspeed 3 wheels.

No, will not work, it`s 3.7 % way to big (the circumferance....) 245/55/18 is much better........

 

[FiveCX-5]

Thanks. They will be unique. They were $355(!), they are replicas, but still.
They will look even better, with the Corksport springs installed.
Will need to get wobble nuts and locking nut kit, which are not cheap($120).

They are very fine ! But not unique.....in Europe they are OEM with Audi RS and Audi TT.....nevertheless it`s a 5 spoker !!! So it suits the CX-5 very awesome.......

 

[FiveCX-5]

Ok, so it seems like my current wheels, 8.5" (216mm)+ the offset of 40 give it a total distance from the hub of 256mm (my tires are 255 as well). So a 9" (229mm) wheel with 30 offset will be 257mm from the hub, or roughly equal visually to what I have now, except the tire would be slightly less bulged. Do you guys agree with this as far comparing distance? I am thinking mybe a 9.5" with 30 offset to give me a *very* slight poke (+ I want a wider wheel).

Why ? If I may say so ? The set-up now is awesome, if you go to the 9.5 and 30 offset, definitly you come up to problems , I presume.......(I`m sure...)

 

[tibimakai]

They are very fine ! But not unique.....in Europe they are OEM with Audi RS and Audi TT.....nevertheless it`s a 5 spoker !!! So it suits the CX-5 very awesome.......

They are unique on Mazda.

 

[Raeburn]

Mounted the 20's on our 2016 today. I know lots of people are into the painted /black wheels but I'm still a chrome guy lol!!

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[FiveCX-5]

They are unique on Mazda.

You`re right ! I look forward to the pictures in combination with the Corksport springs..........

 

[FiveCX-5]

Thanks man! Yours should have a very similar look to mine once you've put your Sochis on. I think the ride height looks good without being too extreme.

Just to clarify, the total drop compared to stock is 40mm (measured from wheel arch to wheel centre), which is 15mm lower than the advertised 25mm drop. That may be partly due to my heavier 2016 GT model with AWD, so YMMV.

OK, but when you see some CX-5 models here on this forum, they look all the same with the Eibach kit (whatever AWD,automatic, 6 gear, and FWD models they are) So I'll hope that my CX looks the same as your car ! I like it !! Thanks !

grtz Marcel

 

[good thanks]

OK, but when you see some CX-5 models here on this forum, they look all the same with the Eibach kit (whatever AWD,automatic, 6 gear, and FWD models they are)

That's true, they all seem to have a similar drop. There's probably only a few millimeters difference between the different configurations. I really like the ride height of the Eibachs. It's not too extreme, but still gives a great stance compared to stock.

So I'll hope that my CX looks the same as your car ! I like it !! Thanks !

grtz Marcel

Thanks Marcel, I'd be interested in hearing your feedback on the springs once you get them installed (and seeing pics too of course!)

 

[good thanks]

Anybody have a pearl white CX5 with rims other than black? I am curious to see it in silver, machined, chrome, etc. When I checked online tire rack, the CX5 color looks light grey and not pearl white. Thanks

There are quite a few examples on the internet: