SimpleCanuck
2022 Mazda CX-5 GS AWD (Canada)
I have had no issues with mine so far, but I have put only 5000km on them. Perhaps others here can provide longer term experiences.
2024 CX-5 GS Ride Quality and Noise Levels
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Does it improve CX-5 ride quality hugely? I want to make it cusbier without suspension mods. And quieter over bad roads
I want cushy tires maybe 16" (235/70 16)
I find that my 2019 CX-5 Touring has a much less smooth ride than Honda and Toyota CUVs - but I kinda prefer it because Honda and Toyotas feel mushy and disconnected from the road to me. I believe Mazda intentionally makes you feel a little more connected to the road/driving which is why the it's not as soft of a ride.
I prefer the Mazda feeling but perhaps that is simply because it's what I'm used to.
I got Michelin Crossclimate2 tires after the OEM tires and compared the OEM tires that were at the end of their life, the Michelins were smoother and average paved roads and I couldn't detect a difference in road noise. MPG also didn't change (was actually slightly higher over 7,000 miles but that could be from driving and environmental factors).
I prefer the Mazda feeling but perhaps that is simply because it's what I'm used to.
I got Michelin Crossclimate2 tires after the OEM tires and compared the OEM tires that were at the end of their life, the Michelins were smoother and average paved roads and I couldn't detect a difference in road noise. MPG also didn't change (was actually slightly higher over 7,000 miles but that could be from driving and environmental factors).
Darn I love the CX-5 quality and all. I never drove Honda and Toyota equivalent. The cushiest I heard is Subaru Forester but I dislike the lack of quality in it vs CX-5 and not as quiet?
I might downgrade to 16" and get Continental CrossContact LX25
I want to. It's still warranty
but does buying cheap sound deadener vs expensive matter? I was thinking Resonix 
Yeah, Subarus seem so old inside compared to Mazdas. They also seem to have a lot of models/years that are not reliable.Darn I love the CX-5 quality and all. I never drove Honda and Toyota equivalent. The cushiest I heard is Subaru Forester but I dislike the lack of quality in it vs CX-5 and not as quiet?
I might downgrade to 16" and get Continental CrossContact LX25
I drove an old Subaru outback and it definitely had a smoother/softer ride on a dirt road compared to my 2019 cx-5 on the same road. I noticed pretty quickly because it was such a big difference. A could of my friends also noticed.
But it was older so I don't know if age would've made it smoother or not.
I'm torn
I love my CX-5 but darn it Mazda, make it less bumpy. I have Koni Special Active on my 2014 Mazda3 making it less crashy over bumps. I want to get suspension for CX-5, is Ceika Comfort Coilovers going to upgrade my ride quality
unsure vs a shock and strut from Monroe, other brands...
N7turbo
2023 CX-5 2.5T ... 2024 MX-5 RF GT
When my car was new and had stock springs and the 19" Toyo A36 tires, I did not find it to be harsh at all. I thought everything was quite well damped, but not to the point of being sloppy and floaty like some cars. Still, I didn't like the feel of the tires when turning and I didn't like how the car felt when changing direction at speed on the highway.
I have increased my spring rates from 3.0k front 5.2k rear, to 3.4k and 7.0k.
I have changed the tires to a 20" UHP AS tire, replacing the 19" SUV Touring tires.
The car handles a lot better and is more predictable. There's still body roll, but it's more composed than it used to be. You feel more of the road, but that's the trade-off. It's closer to a 3800lb sedan now. Sway bars would be nice, but this is a daily and I want to maintain my ride quality.
If you think your car when completely stock is "crashy", something is wrong. I used that term after I did the 2" lowering springs and wheels but used the stock sway bar end links. That was crashy. It rides quite a bit better now with the adjustable links.
I have increased my spring rates from 3.0k front 5.2k rear, to 3.4k and 7.0k.
I have changed the tires to a 20" UHP AS tire, replacing the 19" SUV Touring tires.
The car handles a lot better and is more predictable. There's still body roll, but it's more composed than it used to be. You feel more of the road, but that's the trade-off. It's closer to a 3800lb sedan now. Sway bars would be nice, but this is a daily and I want to maintain my ride quality.
If you think your car when completely stock is "crashy", something is wrong. I used that term after I did the 2" lowering springs and wheels but used the stock sway bar end links. That was crashy. It rides quite a bit better now with the adjustable links.
Hi
,I'm not a suspension expert but what entails a softer, cushier ride?
You increased spring rates, so that makes it more responsive but more bumpy? Bilstein B6 is the closest before I head to coilovers. I care more about ride comfort
What the opposite to lowering springs and performance, off road? I can't much on offroad parts. Could I get highway tires
225 75 16
N7turbo
2023 CX-5 2.5T ... 2024 MX-5 RF GT
I would caution against throwing parts at it. The B6 will be a little more firm than stock. Adjustable coilovers start at 6K/6K and will be a lot more firm than stock. Based on what you're saying, I don't think you'll like them.
I'm guessing you have really bad roads there? Lately, we do too. I've learned to avoid some of the roads and drive more actively when I can't.
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- CX-5 Sport 16.5 6M
I had a Saturn VUE with 16" wheels. I think they contributed to the cushy ride. Make sure the wheels you select work with the disc brakes.What the opposite to lowering springs and performance, off road? I can't much on offroad parts. Could I get highway tires
225 75 16
I believe it's the road which is where the loud noises originate from as you mentioned.
How?
Well, not entirely. The car is more or less designed around the OEM tires which Mazda selected. Japan tends to have smoother roads, which is what the vehicle and tires are designed for.
While I certainly did get a quieter ride on the highway switching from the OEM Yokohama on my Mazda 6, I don't remember the ride quality changing much, or ever having an issue with the ride on anything but the worst of roads here in Ontario. I have 225/55-R17 tires and I don't imagine there to be much issues as far as ride goes with a 65 ratio sidewall.
You can consider quieter tires; and maybe you will find ones that ride a bit smoother. You can maybe even consider 16" wheels. But keep in mind that the car itself and the way it was tuned/designed plays the main role here in road noise and ride comfort.
Awful G91 tires. Mazda should equip with Michelin Primacy AS
I'm not seeing particularly bad average reviews for that tire online. They are rated the same as most other average OEM tires...Awful G91 tires. Mazda should equip with Michelin Primacy AS
Tires should be premium driving experience so quiet and smooth
instead most are hard riding for high wear and temperature.
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- CX-5 Sport 16.5 6M
I got about 40k miles out of the G91s and then switched to Conti LX25. I am sure new tires are always quieter, but I don't know if there was a huge difference in either ride or noise. I would say the G91s were pretty good for a OEM tire.
Well, My Mazda 6 had Yokohama ADVAN A83 tires on it from the factory. They were loud, and the tread life was not good. The tires were not very well rated or loved, but I liked them! The compound was great for grip, especially in rain and had a comfortable ride.Tires should be premium driving experience so quiet and smooth
Switching to Michelin defenders, much quieter ride at highway speeds , but not as sporty feel or handling.
I was told to use 16" tires. Might go 225/75/16 but limited all seasons choices mostly terrain or highway type. I was going to do 17" Michelin Primacy or Continental CrossContact LX25 or even Pirelli Scorpion AS Plus 3.
The 225 75 16 means I might get Michelin Defender LTX. Not as cushy soft as a Primacy? But it's 16" so maybe
it is cushier. But a bit louder.
Yeah 
