2024 CX-5 GS Ride Quality and Noise Levels

[Lazy2.5]

Maybe stick with 7.5"?

Honestly man, you seem to be really overthinking this!

If you can find a good 7.5" wheel, then then go with the 235 section tire. But honestly I would just stick to 7" and 225. You have nothing to gain from the extra centimeter in width, unless you push the car hard enough around turns to want more cornering traction, or your engine is tuned, for example.

My Mazda 6 comes stock with 7.5" wheels and 225 section rubber. Wider than 225 is not necessary for the stock 2.5.

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

Honestly man, you seem to be really overthinking this!

If you can find a good 7.5" wheel, then then go with the 235 section wheel. But honestly I would just stick to 7" and 225. You have nothing to gain from the extra centimeter in width, unless you push the car hard enough around turns to want more cornering traction, or are tuned, for example.

My Mazda 6 comes stock with 7.5" wheels and 225 section rubber. Wider than 225 is not necessary for the stock 2.5.

Darn it 235/70R16 winters with Konig 16x7.5 here we go

Thanks for the help . I want to give it Bilstein B6 and some comfort springs if any
I want to use AmazonBasics or Resonix sound deadener for the doors, engine bay and hatch
Making car even more isolated and .

 

[Oceantango]

Keep in mind most people are comparing their end-of-life tires to new ones so you'll almost never see a fair comparison.

Extremely accurate comment that is usually unaccounted for.

 

[Lazy2.5]

Darn it 235/70R16 winters with Konig 16x7.5 here we go

Thanks for the help . I want to give it Bilstein B6 and some comfort springs if any
I want to use AmazonBasics or Resonix sound deadener for the doors, engine bay and hatch
Making car even more isolated and .

Bilstein b6 and comfort springs are a paradox, lol.

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

Bilstein b6 and comfort springs are a paradox, lol.

Lol I can't find any other shocks that's not a performance based one. And I want to retain stock height or even lift it. Any comfort based suspension out there for the CX-5

 

[Lazy2.5]

Lol I can't find any other shocks that's not a performance based one. And I want to retain stock height or even lift it. Any comfort based suspension out there for the CX-5

See man, I think you got the wrong car for your needs.

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

See man, I think you got the wrong car for your needs.

I love the car it's the best SUV so far. I'm ok for now but I'll keep it and use until 5 to 10 yrs the CX-5 Hybrid comes out

 

[N7turbo]

I believe the Bilstein B4 is supposed to be "OEM" replacement and B6 is slightly more firm.

I don't know why we can't get Koni SA.

 

[dunhillmc]

Going right to new wheels, tires, and suspension, sound deadening, seems kind of extreme. Why not just switch the most likely culprit (the tires) first and see what that does?

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

Going right to new wheels, tires, and suspension, sound deadening, seems kind of extreme. Why not just switch the most likely culprit (the tires) first and see what that does?

I like my CX-5 want to give it some love

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

Honestly man, you seem to be really overthinking this!

If you can find a good 7.5" wheel, then then go with the 235 section tire. But honestly I would just stick to 7" and 225. You have nothing to gain from the extra centimeter in width, unless you push the car hard enough around turns to want more cornering traction, or your engine is tuned, for example.

My Mazda 6 comes stock with 7.5" wheels and 225 section rubber. Wider than 225 is not necessary for the stock 2.5.

Hey dude,

The CX-5 wheel offset is 45 but I looked and I can use 43-47 if 45 isn't available? I need some help Thx

 

[Logidad]

Thanks for sharing this. My CRV came with even crappier tires than we have on the CX-5, lol. It's true I (we all) find something to love and hate with every brand but make no mistake, there are far more brands that I'd never own (even for free), than that I would own. The best vehicle I have owned to date was my '09 Nissan Frontier. Never had a single issue with it during the 195K miles that I owned it. That said, I HATE the crappy/choppy rides that trucks have and I swore to myself that I'd never own another truck after I traded it in for my CRV. The Conti CCs have the most unusual tread pattern I've ever seen on a mainstream tire. It almost doesn't make sense, but it just works well for everything.

It's funny you should mention a Nissan Frontier. I have a 2012 crew cab sitting in my drive (and have since 2013) and I swear it's unbreakable. The six doesn't get the best mileage but this truck is totally original and in beautiful shape. And if you think a CX5 rides rough, plant your butt in this thing and thank heaven you've got a lumbar support. I switched tires (Michelin) a few years back but to be quite honest there was no ride improvement. Being a 4x4 the suspension is built to be up to the task, any task, on road or off. I'll take dependability over vanity any day when something "just has to work on demand" and I'll go where no man has gone most times.

 

[Snake]

It's funny you should mention a Nissan Frontier. I have a 2012 crew cab sitting in my drive (and have since 2013) and I swear it's unbreakable. The six doesn't get the best mileage but this truck is totally original and in beautiful shape. And if you think a CX5 rides rough, plant your butt in this thing and thank heaven you've got a lumbar support. I switched tires (Michelin) a few years back but to be quite honest there was no ride improvement. Being a 4x4 the suspension is built to be up to the task, any task, on road or off. I'll take dependability over vanity any day when something "just has to work on demand" and I'll go where no man has gone most times.

My '09 LE was a 2wd so it wasnt as bad as your 4x4 but it still drove and rode like a truck. Yuck

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

I find that OEM tends to be more durable. My dad was driving on some Ray's racing Mazda speed wheels and bent the rim over a pothole near Toronto, causing a slow leak. I'm sure that aftermarket wheels will be fine so long as you drive carefully with them.

I'm curious do you think the tire size also helps in preventing cracked rims or bent damage.

My 235 70 R16 set up is a lot of cushion vs a 205 65 18 etc?

 

[Mazdiod2]

I'm curious do you think the tire size also helps in preventing cracked rims or bent damage.

My 235 70 R16 set up is a lot of cushion vs a 205 65 18 etc?

Absolutely, several inches worth in some cases.

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

Absolutely, several inches worth in some cases.

Does extra cushioning aid in making a alloy rim less prone to cracking and bending if so I'm getting the 16" alloys

Extra cushion vs the 235 65 17 I have for yoko geo G91

 

[Mazdiod2]

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[24CX-5GS-RW]

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Sorry so the steel above vs alloys below is a lot of cushioning I can't wait to get higher profile winters will be unstoppable while other cars risk blow outs I have tons of safety cushioned by rubber and air

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

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Hi team,

225/65R17 to 235/70R16
How much cushioning is this for the sidewall? I'm getting 28.50ish OEM to 28.85sh (16") this is diameter. But the sidewall goes from 5.76" I believe to around 6.4".

Doesn't dropping an inch mean I should be getting 1.5" more rubber?

 

[cz5gt]

No.
65% from 225 vs 70% from 235.
less than an inch is about right. Even that its enough more sidewall. Are you looking for more cushioned ride?
Its not only the sidewall but its also about the rubber and tire construction. But 235 70 16 should be a bit better for comfort. Unless using some cheap replica tires