I wouldn't spend more just to get the tires dismounted. I'm reducing the price of the whole set to $1000. So you can think of this as getting a free set of tires.
I have never shipped a set of wheels/tires before and willing to ship it as long as there's a carrier provided to pick it up from my...
For the suspension lift, both front and back have to be the same for example 40mm. For shock extender, it can be slightly lower like 30mm and it should be fine. However, you don't want to go without shock extender. Your shock will be damaged during up travel if you go over bumps.
I didn't believe myself when I realized that the mpg didn't get affected that much and in fact it got better than what I got previously.
It's around 21.5-22mpg
My previous setup was stock wheels with yokohama geolandar g015 at 235/55 r19
Just sharing my build :
1.5 inch lift
Offroad tire BFG TA KO2 255/55r18
Wheel : TSW chapelle +40m 18x8.5
No rubbing. Road noise coming from the tires did increase but it's not intrusive or annoying. I notice CX5 has a very effective noise insulation because though I can hear the increased...