2024 CX-5 GS Ride Quality and Noise Levels

[Lazy2.5]

The correct size if converting to 16" wheels would be more 225/70-r16, not a 75 sidewall.

It would help, but whether it is worth the investment of time and money to switch to an sidewall ratio of only +5 is questionable. I'd say try new tires for your OEM wheelset instead?

 

[Lazy2.5]

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.

I have Conti TrueContact Tour on my 6:

TrueContact Tour

This durable all-season touring tire for cars and crossovers balances performance and long tread life offers fuel savings and shorter wet stopping distances.

continentaltire.com

Overall a good tire in every metric, except for wet grip.

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

I have Conti TrueContact Tour on my 6:

TrueContact Tour

This durable all-season touring tire for cars and crossovers balances performance and long tread life offers fuel savings and shorter wet stopping distances.

continentaltire.com

Overall a good tire in every metric, except for wet grip.

What size?

 

[Lazy2.5]

What size?

225/55-r17

As I mentioned, for the horrid roads we have here in Ontario, a 55 sidewall combats everything but the worst of it quite well. I wouldn't mind a 60 sidewall over some sections of road here, but anything thicker than 60 and I think i'd start to lose some of the handling response I expect from my vehicle (around corners.)

Just some food for thought.

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

225/55-r17

As I mentioned, for the horrid roads we have here in Ontario, a 55 sidewall combats everything but the worst of it quite well. I wouldn't mind a 60 sidewall over some sections of road here, but anything thicker than 60 and I think i'd start to lose some of the handling response I expect from my vehicle (around corners.)

Just some food for thought.

I might get 235/70R16 winters like Michelin X-Ice Snow or Continental VikingContact7.

I want to get 225/75R16 snow tires but theyre all truck or van tires like the Michelin Agilis Alpin or Vancontact. Is that a bad idea?

It fits my car and will provide more cushioning but it's not for SUV

 

[Lazy2.5]

I might get 235/70R16 winter (tires)

A 235 width tire will hardly mount any wider onto a 7" wheel than a 225 width. For the OEM 7" wheel width, you're best off sticking to 225.

So if you do purchase a wider 16" wheel (such as 7.5 or 8" wide with the correct offset to compensate,) a 235 width tire will fit fine, but you would not want a total tire diameter any larger than this.

I want to get 225/75R16 snow tires but theyre all truck or van tires like the Michelin Agilis Alpin or Vancontact. Is that a bad idea?

As I mentioned in a previous post, these tire sizes are too large for your car! Yes, it is a bad idea.

It fits my car..

It does not.


Refer to this link here:

Alloy Wheel & Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit

Alloy Wheel & tyre fitment calculator - it calculates inset, poke, speedo error, tyre stretch and loads more.

www.willtheyfit.com

assuming that you have went for a 16" wheel for your winters, and you've selected the correct size wheels, you want to make sure that the total diameter of your new tires closely matches the diameter of your OEM tire - (approx. 724.3mm.) 225/75-r16 would be significantly larger in diameter than this, and likely would not physically fit into your wheel wells. If they did, it would still be much too large for the vehicle's design.

 

[Lazy2.5]

In short, if you go 16's, stick to a 16x7 et 45 wheel, and use 225/70-r16 winters.

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

A 235 width tire will hardly mount any wider onto a 7" wheel than a 225 width. For the OEM 7" wheel width, you're best off sticking to 225.

So if you do purchase a wider 16" wheel (such as 7.5 or 8" wide with the correct offset to compensate,) a 235 width tire will fit fine, but you would not want a total tire diameter any larger than this.

As I mentioned in a previous post, these tire sizes are too large for your car! Yes, it is a bad idea.

It does not.


Refer to this link here:

Alloy Wheel & Tyre Fitment Calculator. Offset, Tyre Stretch and Speedo Error | Will They Fit

Alloy Wheel & tyre fitment calculator - it calculates inset, poke, speedo error, tyre stretch and loads more.

www.willtheyfit.com

assuming that you have went for a 16" wheel for your winters, and you've selected the correct size wheels, you want to make sure that the total diameter of your new tires closely matches the diameter of your OEM tire - (approx. 724.3mm.) 225/75-r16 would be significantly larger in diameter than this, and likely would not physically fit into your wheel wells. If they did, it would still be much too large for the vehicle's design.

That sucks thanks dude I'll stick with 225 70 16.

Chocolate made a post on fat tires and did 225 75 16

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

In short, if you go 16's, stick to a 16x7 et 45 wheel, and use 225/70-r16 winters.

Can I use 235/70R16? I don't know

 

[Freedom55]

Can I use 235/70R16? I don't know

This guy used 235/70R16 but he's no longer a member as he got banned.

J

Post in thread 'Fat Tires'

Feb 17, 2022

The answer is in the first post: Larger tire, more ground clearance, better ride, lower noise, lighter steering and better efficiency. The P225/75/16 tire reduces unsprung weight by 3 lbs from the 235/70/16s. You can also run substantially lower pressure, 28 PSI for P225/75/16 vs 31 PSI for 235/70/16 vs 34 PSI for stock P225/65/17.

Is that 3 lbs per tire? Thanks for the info.
The extra 1/3 inch ground clearance would be nice.

My Firestone 235 70r16 AT come in at 29 lbs...
Although not the same brand, What's the weight on your 225 75's ?

Also, by going taller without increasing...

• Jack Rabbit

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

This guy used 235/70R16 but he's no longer a member as he got banned.

J

Post in thread 'Fat Tires'

Feb 17, 2022

The answer is in the first post: Larger tire, more ground clearance, better ride, lower noise, lighter steering and better efficiency. The P225/75/16 tire reduces unsprung weight by 3 lbs from the 235/70/16s. You can also run substantially lower pressure, 28 PSI for P225/75/16 vs 31 PSI for 235/70/16 vs 34 PSI for stock P225/65/17.

Is that 3 lbs per tire? Thanks for the info.
The extra 1/3 inch ground clearance would be nice.

My Firestone 235 70r16 AT come in at 29 lbs...
Although not the same brand, What's the weight on your 225 75's ?

Also, by going taller without increasing...

• Jack Rabbit

Ok sorry for the conversation I just DMed him this week. Wow he's no longer here? I was getting replies. Ok thanks everyone

225/70/16 I think or even 235/70/16 if I get bigger rims

 

[Lazy2.5]

Can I use 235/70R16? I don't know

If you get a 7.5 or 8" wide wheel, with offset to compensate, then sure! But, I don't see why you'd need to go wider than 225 on this car.

I'm fully tuned on 91 octane, so while I wouldn't mind the extra grip of a 235 tire, 225 is plenty, especially for the heavier and AWD cx5.

Again, even if you can fit 225/75-r16 on this car, makes nooo sense to. Don't overdo it! Going for too big of a tire diameter wouldn't get you desirable driving characteristics.

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

If you get a 7.5 or 8" wide wheel, with offset to compensate, then sure! But, I don't see why you'd need to go wider than 225 on this car.

I'm fully tuned on 91 octane, so while I wouldn't mind the extra grip of a 235 tire, 225 is plenty, especially for the heavier and AWD cx5.

Again, even if you can fit 225/75-r16 on this car, makes nooo sense to. Don't overdo it! Going for too big of a tire diameter wouldn't get you desirable driving characteristics.

Ok sorry I'm just trying to cushion the ride and make it comfy. Might do 225 70/75 16 thx for input

 

[dunhillmc]

It's strange reading about the CX5 suspension being too hard when it is the softest of all of the current Mazda lineup. When I hear ride complaints about the CX5, it's usually about the ride being too soft or that it has too much body roll

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

It's strange reading about the CX5 suspension being too hard when it is the softest of all of the current Mazda lineup. When I hear ride complaints about the CX5, it's usually about the ride being too soft or that it has too much body roll

It's nice but my roads are awful. Edmonton Alberta Canada .

Very bumpy though I need cushioning

 

[Lazy2.5]

It's strange reading about the CX5 suspension being too hard when it is the softest of all of the current Mazda lineup. When I hear ride complaints about the CX5, it's usually about the ride being too soft or that it has too much body roll

Lol yes, they actually softened the suspension on the Skyactivs as much as possible while trying to retain as much handling as they could. My Skyactiv 6 in comparison to my buddies first gen 6 had more body roll when cornering hard, but enjoying the chassis within reason resulted in great response.

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

If you get a 7.5 or 8" wide wheel, with offset to compensate, then sure! But, I don't see why you'd need to go wider than 225 on this car.

I'm fully tuned on 91 octane, so while I wouldn't mind the extra grip of a 235 tire, 225 is plenty, especially for the heavier and AWD cx5.

Again, even if you can fit 225/75-r16 on this car, makes nooo sense to. Don't overdo it! Going for too big of a tire diameter wouldn't get you desirable driving characteristics.

The max I will do is 235/70/16 for winters. Hopefully ice or snow won't build up in brake or wheels and is enough to thaw.
And the slightly wider 235 can still plow through packed snow? I heard narrower is better but wider tires lends to better stability or handling?

But it's the optimal size and within 3% error (1.53). My speedometer will read 1.53% slower than OEM 17 and get slightly worst mileage but I gain in cushier ride and cheaper rims/tires.

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

Lol yes, they actually softened the suspension on the Skyactivs as much as possible while trying to retain as much handling as they could. My Skyactiv 6 in comparison to my buddies first gen 6 had more body roll when cornering hard, but enjoying the chassis within reason resulted in great response.

I've been given answers to my issues with a firm ride. Going to premium tire or 16" (235//70/16) is the cheapest.
The other option is air ride coilovers. The only shock and strut options I see is Bilstein B6 but it's sportier so stiffer than OEM.

I'd like to see more options for shocks and struts. My 2014 Mazda3 has Koni Special Active and the ride doesn't beat you up like a CX-5 on bad roads. Too bad Koni didn't make it for the KF gen...

 

[24CX-5GS-RW]

If you get a 7.5 or 8" wide wheel, with offset to compensate, then sure! But, I don't see why you'd need to go wider than 225 on this car.

I'm fully tuned on 91 octane, so while I wouldn't mind the extra grip of a 235 tire, 225 is plenty, especially for the heavier and AWD cx5.

Again, even if you can fit 225/75-r16 on this car, makes nooo sense to. Don't overdo it! Going for too big of a tire diameter wouldn't get you desirable driving characteristics.

Hm - I found 5x114.3mm, 16x7.5 or 16x8 steel rims. The only problem is centre bore is a bit bigger than OEM. Isn't it supposed to be 67.1? I'm getting 70+

5x114-3 WHEELS - 16''

The Wheel Shop is a Canadian online wheel and tire retailer / wholesaler.

thewheelshop.ca

 

[Mazdiod2]

Maybe you can get some wheels from a Mazda Tribute.