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A general rule is the diameter should be within 3% of the OEM tires. Going from a 225x65 (OEM) to 225x55 on the same size of rim would be 6.6%. See the calculator here Tire Size Calculator: What Size Tires Should You Get?. IMO I wouldn’t do what you are planning.

Yes. I received a small metal tag with the key code imprinted on the tag.

In Ontario (Canada) Small Claims Court limit is $35,000 or less. Now, before we get tagged by a moderator we should get back on topic about cracked cylinder heads.

I ordered a 2024 Forester (Limited) that will arrive at the end of January. As part of the deal I traded in my 2018 CX5. The CX5 was ok but I did experience a number of repairs that IMO shouldn’t have showed up early for a 5-year old vehicle with less than 50,000 km. The 5-year power train...

The front door storage compartments holds a small compact umbrella (passenger side) and in the driver side I have a small micro fibre towel and a foam beer koozie to hold a few pens and tire gauge. All are located for quick access. The towel to handle coffee spills, the foam koozie hold pens...

In the past I have negotiated the trade in value then negotiated the price of the new car. Both prices have to meet my target price, otherwise there is no deal, and I move on to another dealer.

Like Buzzman12 also have the 3D MAXpider winter floor mats. They have been in the CX5 for 5 years. After 5 years there is some minor wear but, that is something to be expected after being used for this period of time. I highly recommend them. They have bettter coverage than the WeatherTech mats.

My 2018 CX5 brake pedal has always felt a little softer compared to our 2018 Honda Civic and the 2018 MX5.

Have you tried giving the dealer your VIN number?

According to this Mazda parts website the part number is 9965-49-7090. For the MY 2021 it was available on the Signature. Mazda CX-5 Wheel - 9965497090 | Jim Ellis Mazda Parts, Marietta GA Some Mazda part websites recommend to provide a VIN number to confirm the style and finish.

No it doesn’t use a two step process. Go to their website to see the process. its ‘ok’ because it is not a complete match, ok for small shallow stone chips, but much better then Mazda’s touch up paint pen.

I have the used touch up paint from Dr Colorchip for small stone chips and scratches on my MX5 with “ok” result. Nothin great but it does cover some of the minor chips. It takes time to finure out the application process and several coats. Home - Dr. ColorChip

^^^ Here is the explanation from the service manager. During the first repair they had to remove the valve cover in order to take off the timing chain cover. During this repair they didn't seal the valve cover correctly (missing sealant in some places). This was the reason for the leakage as...

Timing chain cover leak. Second time around! I had the timing chain cover repaired under warranty due to oil leak in January 2023. About a 3 hour repair. In July 2023 I noticed a small seep from around the timing chain cover. Last week I noticed oil staining on the underside of plastic...

I have a 2018 CX5 and I haven’t had any issues reading the oil level on the dip stick. Now the orange triangular plastic dip stick on our Honda is a little difficult the read with fresh oil for the first 2,000 km after an oil change.