Does anyone have any experience with this? Pros or cons? I know it will be a slightly heavier tire that will cause a slightly worse fuel economy. But I just don't like the look of a stretched tire. I was considering going with a 245/50R19 on the stock 19" wheels on my 2016...I found the thread noting the +0 sizes, but I don't think I can get away with much considering the stock wheels are only 7" wide. Thanks.
Wider tires on stock wheels? 2016 CX-5
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N7turbo
2023 CX-5 2.5T ... 2024 MX-5 RF GT
The stock tire fitment is what I would call conservative rather than stretched. The tire (9") is wider than the wheel (7").
I'm running an exact match with a 9" wheel (at the tire bead) and a 9" tire. If you measure from face to face, it is 10". I think it looks amazing, but part of that is the tire is aesthetically pleasing on its own.
The stock tire feels a little mushy laterally and is not confidence inspiring. I wouldn't want to go wider. But I'm also just not into that look on this vehicle. Maybe if I had a CX-50 I would tolerate a slightly meatier look.
My 0.02
Edited for typo. The stock tire is 2 inches wider than the wheel.
I'm running an exact match with a 9" wheel (at the tire bead) and a 9" tire. If you measure from face to face, it is 10". I think it looks amazing, but part of that is the tire is aesthetically pleasing on its own.
The stock tire feels a little mushy laterally and is not confidence inspiring. I wouldn't want to go wider. But I'm also just not into that look on this vehicle. Maybe if I had a CX-50 I would tolerate a slightly meatier look.
My 0.02
Edited for typo. The stock tire is 2 inches wider than the wheel.
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I think I did this on my Eclipse. I went up one size from stock. Better ride, a bit more side to side sway.
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- 2022 CX-5 Turbo
One size up might be fine.
Yes, check tirerack.com. They have utilities you can use to explore your options.
I upsized the tires on my '98 BMW 540iA.
I even went staggered. The latter is a big mistake, looking back.
Going staggered is costly.... going wider is a choice you can make.
My advice is not to go staggered, unless you have a fancy sports car.
Yes, check tirerack.com. They have utilities you can use to explore your options.
I upsized the tires on my '98 BMW 540iA.
I even went staggered. The latter is a big mistake, looking back.
Going staggered is costly.... going wider is a choice you can make.
My advice is not to go staggered, unless you have a fancy sports car.
