2016~2023 A/T Tires 255/70r18 (32s) or 265/65r18 (31.5)
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While I don't have an answer to you specific tire size question, I would guess there isn't enough room in the wheel wells to stuff a 31.5" diameter (265/65/18) tire on the CX-9. The stock 20" diameter (255/50/20) is 30". Hopefully folks with more knowledge about this will respond and we both can learn something new.
From this calculator I’m coming up with 255/60/18.
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From this calculator I’m coming up with 255/60/18.
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You can likely squeeze 265/60/18s on it. That's less than 1/2" more overall diameter.
1/2” wont notice much. I would go with the larger tire unless price is significant
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My biggest concerns would be turning radius and suspension component clearance.
Here is a photo of the front suspension clearance on my car with the OEM 20" wheels.
Adding 1.5" of total diameter to the wheel would put it very close to the spring perch (if not touching it). You could look into wheel spacers to push the wheels out and away from the spring perch, but it looks like you'd need to push the wheels out at least 2-2.5" to clear the spring perch. A 1" spacer on the OEM wheel makes the tire flush with the fender guard, so if you use spacers that are bigger than 1" with wheels that are 1.5" larger in diameter than stock, you run the risk of the tires making contact with the fender guards and possibly the fender lining.
You may need to look into an aftermarket universal lift kit like this one.
Here is a photo of the front suspension clearance on my car with the OEM 20" wheels.
Adding 1.5" of total diameter to the wheel would put it very close to the spring perch (if not touching it). You could look into wheel spacers to push the wheels out and away from the spring perch, but it looks like you'd need to push the wheels out at least 2-2.5" to clear the spring perch. A 1" spacer on the OEM wheel makes the tire flush with the fender guard, so if you use spacers that are bigger than 1" with wheels that are 1.5" larger in diameter than stock, you run the risk of the tires making contact with the fender guards and possibly the fender lining.
You may need to look into an aftermarket universal lift kit like this one.
