Has anyone else tried this size wheel on the CX9 aside from Bobhope123 as noted below in a 2017 post? I really like the look and am curious if anyone has gone with it and with what results? THis would be for my wife's 2017 Signature. Thanks!
I’m interested to hear what your experience has been like with the Scorpian Verde, over your previous tires. If you’d be so kind to share.I have 20x10 w/ +40 offset, and I don't have any issues. I just got some new SCORPION VERDE™ ALL SEASON PLUS II tires mounted: 275/45R20 110V XL .
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I purchased a new to us 2019 Touring with 20 inch wheels and Scorpion Verde tires (the tires are brand new). While we have put more miles on the loaner vehicles that Mazda has given us (more on this later when it gets fixed) than we have on our CX9, I can tell you that I am not impressed with the Pirelli Scorpion Verde tires. My main complaint with them comes from the amount of noise that they generate. On anything other than brand new glass like asphalt the roar they produce is unacceptable. One of the many loaners that we have driven was a 2019 CX9 with 20 inch Ecopia tires and the noise they produced was at least 50% less. If we decide to keep the CX9 after Mazda gets it repaired the 1st thing that will be replaced is the tires.
What do you think about a 22x10.5 +25? One of the wheel options I like only comes in +45 (would sit too close to the shock) or +25. Worried that the +25 might stick out too far and potentially cause issues. Do you think it would work based on what you’ve seen with your +30 setup??I have 22x10.5 +30ET wheels mounted on 285/35/22 tires (same specs as the one quoted by dougal). I took pictures with this setup installed to see how much clearance I had front and back. I posted them in my "build thread", but here are the photos.
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Note how close the front tire is to the spring perch and the shock body. I would estimate maybe 10-15 mm of clearance between a 22x10.5+30 wheel and the shock body. Technically a 22x10.5 +40 wheel would fit, it would just sit 10 mm closer to the shock body.
I would not risk going any larger than 285/35/22 for the tires. They may rub against the spring perch, especially if you go with a 10.5 +40 wheel.
What do you think about a 22x10.5 +25? One of the wheel options I like only comes in +45 (would sit too close to the shock) or +25. Worried that the +25 might stick out too far and potentially cause issues. Do you think it would work based on what you’ve seen with your +30 setup??
Did the 5mm spacer work ok with the stock wheel studs? Still lots of thread left for the lug nuts?
So I went into my local wheel shop to look at options and the sales guy said that the 22x10.5 +25 would be too aggressive. He suggested going with a less aggressive offset and adding spacers if need be. I’m not sure that I totally agree, but if I order the +25 and they don’t fit I’d be stuck with them.
Would love to hear from any others who have done aggressive offsets! (I’m looking at you again @sm1ke haha)
I just picked up a set of 22x10.5 38 offset wheels. They have some rotted 285/35/22 tires on them. I mounted passenger front on and looks to have plenty or room including lock to lock turning. I am working on cleaning them up, painting them and getting new tires. Just picked up some new center cap Mazda stickers to replace the ones on them. Can’t wait for them to be completed and in the car. My cx9 is blue. Show me some pictures of what color wheels you have on. Trying to decide on what color to paint them!
Thanks.Looks good! But are you sure they're +40? Maybe it's just the angle, but they look like they poke out more than my +30 set..