Show me your CX-5 wheels

[ziggi]

MTL,

Don’t believe the weight deficit BS. It doesn’t take a whole lot of research to see that most people running 20” setups actually saved weight over the stock 19” setup.

Do what you like.

 

[N7turbo]

Unless you want to add 30lbs extra per corner, I’d recommend going a different route with your wheel choice

Is that hyperbole? You're saying the 20inchers weigh more than 50lbs?

MTL,

Don’t believe the weight deficit BS. It doesn’t take a whole lot of research to see that most people running 20” setups actually saved weight over the stock 19” setup.

Do what you like.

Just wanted to combine all of these posts together...

It's a bit of an exaggeration, but he was making a point. And he's right. OEM Mazda wheels are heavy. The durable kind of heavy.

You're right that I upsized and saved weight, but that's because my Forgestar wheels are flow formed aluminum. You would need to specifically seek that out if interested.

 

[Jef]

Everything I’ve read on those wheels, wheels alone without any rubber is 39.5lbs. Add the tire , let’s say 235/50r20 at an average of 26lbs depending on brand.

 

[ziggi]

You’re correct. I overlooked the CX9 portion of the post. Many people on this thread that immediately associate larger diameter wheels with greater weight, and believe it’s silly to upsize. Weight depends on design, materials, and manufacturing process. I’m not a small wheel guy but I’m not going to tell someone not to downsize if it fits their desire whether it be performance, comfort, or style.

We all seem to enjoy these vehicles, and again, do what you like.

 

[Gator]

Couldn't help myself.

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Did you custom order the +45s? I'm looking at these same wheels but they're only offered in +35 everywhere I look unless I custom order from factory.

 

[sm1ke]

Everything I’ve read on those wheels, wheels alone without any rubber is 39.5lbs. Add the tire , let’s say 235/50r20 at an average of 26lbs depending on brand.

Just confirming rim and tire weight. On the 2nd gen CX-9, the OEM wheel weighs 39.55 lbs, and the factory-installed Bridgestone Ecopia tires actually weighed 35.5 lbs. 75 lbs per corner is crazy, but they are indeed durable.

I switched to a 22" wheel and tire setup and shaved off about 4lbs per corner. Not much, but the car does feel lighter during initial acceleration.

 

[chlronald]

Winter Shoe, FC04 17x8, +35 offset with 235 winter tires.
Custom adapter for a Mazda wheel cap.

 

[CruzinCX]

Winter Shoe, FC04 17x8, +35 offset with 235 winter tires.
Custom adapter for a Mazda wheel cap.

I had the FC04s when they first came out in Canada. Titanium silver and 18x8 for my 2015 Mazda 3.
19 pounds each wheel and the centre caps didn’t fit because they impacted with the wheel hub centre.
I wish I had kept them, I sold them a few years back when I got my CX5.

 

[chlronald]

I had the FC04s when they first came out in Canada. Titanium silver and 18x8 for my 2015 Mazda 3.
19 pounds each wheel and the centre caps didn’t fit because they impacted with the wheel hub centre.
I wish I had kept them, I sold them a few years back when I got my CX5.

Ya I was eyeing the FC04 for a while now, initially wanted to get bronze color (not gold) but settled with black to match the OEM look, they are reasonably priced, good looking and relatively light weight among others.

Good thing is they are wildly common (careful of knock off though), easily source new/used on FB marketplace so if you decided to get them again it shouldn't be too hard.

I did heard about the hub caps fitment with rear wheel, I haven't put the FC04 caps on so I cannot comment it but they do sell a raised hub caps in case it is a problem, and a lower offset also helps to reduce the chances of hub cap interferences.

 

[AL Cx5]

Just confirming rim and tire weight. On the 2nd gen CX-9, the OEM wheel weighs 39.55 lbs, and the factory-installed Bridgestone Ecopia tires actually weighed 35.5 lbs. 75 lbs per corner is crazy, but they are indeed durable.

I switched to a 22" wheel and tire setup and shaved off about 4lbs per corner. Not much, but the car does feel lighter during initial acceleration.

Good info!

I'm baffled how heavy Mazda made their wheels.

I'm sure they considered FE, handling and acceleration when they picked a wheel.

The OEM wheel is durable, no argument there.

 

[PiousPaladi]

Enkei TS-10 17x8 35 offset with 235/65/17 Hankook Dynapro AT2s

Even though the tires are heavier, the wheels are lighter than factory, saving me about 4lbs per corner.

 

[CruzinCX]

Enkei TS-10 17x8 35 offset with 235/65/17 Hankook Dynapro AT2s

Even though the tires are heavier, the wheels are lighter than factory, saving me about 4lbs per corner.

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Had the same setup. I sold my tires and wheels and going with 18x8 ford Edge rims with 235/60/18.

 

[ScottSt]

I just brought home a new 2025 Turbo Premium and was excited to get the Enkei PF01s that I had on my daughter's CX5 for a bit onto the new car. I couldn't deal with the stress of having them on her car

I typically really hate black wheels but I had to admit that the gloss black wheels on the Turbo Premiums looked pretty darn good and I was worried about how the PF01s would look. The thing I was most curious about was weight. I'm a big of a wheel/tire weight nerd.

Stock 19s (19x7 et45) with the Toyos: 60.6lb
PF01 18x8 et40 with Pirelli Scorpion A/S 3: 46.6lb
So, a really significant weight savings, some additional improvement in ride, and WAY better tires. Lookung forward to seeing how it drives but in my experience it should definitely ride better, and accel and braking should feel more responsive. This is a major weight savings.

 

[N7turbo]

That is a huge weight savings. Those tires must be extremely light. You'll feel it in the steering.

My Contis are ~28lb each.

 

[ScottSt]

The Pirellis I'm running are 28lbs as well, and the wheels are 18 and change ==> 46.6

Stock: I looked up the tires and the Yoko A36 are 29lbs which puts the wheels at... 31.6! Jeez.... Mazda seriously did not GAF on the 19s. There are great wheels made in China, but I found it interesting that the OE wheels are made in China and obviously not focused on any sort of weight savings.

FWIW on our 2020 Sport Mazda did a good job with the 17s and it's tough to improve on them. I threw some heavier wheels/tires on at point (just a few lbs) and felt it immediately. I have some cheaper Enkeis with Blizzaks on there right now and it kind of feels like running in hiking boots.

I just drove the new Turbo into work with the lighter wheels and tires and it drives amazing.

 

[AL Cx5]

I here ya on stressing about damaging those nice wheels. I just live with how partner bangs around in "her" Mazda.

I like your choice of color and wheels!

My wife has scuffed our new wheels, parked under a tree and branch put a small dent in the roof and scuffed up the black in the facia in 11,000 miles. I arranged for her to take the car to a wheel repair shop. They did a fantastic repair for $75. I wanted her to feel some of the pain to repair stuff. I could go on but you get the picture...

I purposely wanted the black trim so I can touch up and/or replace as we go.

56#s of rotating weight is significant! X2 the Mazda wheels are built for off road jumping. You would think they would be lighter for better FE and better handling....

WE, mostly my wife, have hit some significant post holes and have not damaged the Enkeis. Ours are GTC02, 19 x 8 now with Conti True Contact Tour 54, 225/55r19. I purposely didn't get 20s because of the pot hole service they get.

Changing to Coilovers saved another 20 to 30 pounds of unsprung weight as well. These slightly firmed up the ride and made the car more nimble.

I sold my Mazda wheels. We don't have room to store them. I made it clear to my other driver, if WE break a wheel, it may take 3 to 4 months to replace.

The tires were a compromise of handling/wet weather, life and rolling resistance. Handling is decent, certainly NOT a summer tire. I keep reminding myself, it's NOT a sports sedan nor a Hot Rod.

Off subject: I got a DRTuned tunning package at about 500 miles. It WOKE UP this little engine. Makes power right were we can use it as a DD. We get 32 to 33 MPG highway with this setup. I did several other bolt on mods that quicken shifts and pep up this engine. I transferred technology I learned on other platforms to the Mazda.

This pic is with the OEM Toyos. The Conti's look a little better. I need to take some pics...

 

[CruzinCX]

I sold off my RTX wheels and the 235/65/17 AT tires and I got a good condition 18x8 Ford Edge rims that look like the Mazdaspeed 3 rims as I couldn’t find actual speed rims.
I’m going 235/60/18 General Grabber HTS60 since I do all highway driving.
Once they are mounted on my CX5 I will post pictures

 

[ScottSt]

Yes a wider track does reduce tip over chances but when you stagger the track so that the rear is wider than the front it will have a greater chance of roll over than if you track front to rear was the same.

Sorry for bringing up the old comments but I was reading back through this forum. One thing i learned with a lot of suspension tuning is that if you push the wheel out (lower offset) then this actually lengthens the lever arm and reduces your effective spring rate. May ride a bit better, but it will allow more body roll and shift the balance of front and rear roll towards the other axle. So if you widen the rear through spacers for the “look” you may find you have worsened understeer. Cheers.

 

[ScottSt]

Not sure if this data is available elsewhere on the site, but I thought I'd weigh our OEM 17" setup from our 2020 Sport. Net weight 47.6lbs, the tire's spec'd weight is 26lbs (oe tire) which puts the stock 17 wheels at about 21lbs. Pretty light for a factory 17" wheel. Nicely done, Mazda.

@AL Cx5 that's a great looking CX5 and I'm curious about the mods. I've got a bit of that sickness.

 

[integ3]

I just brought home a new 2025 Turbo Premium and was excited to get the Enkei PF01s that I had on my daughter's CX5 for a bit onto the new car. I couldn't deal with the stress of having them on her car

I typically really hate black wheels but I had to admit that the gloss black wheels on the Turbo Premiums looked pretty darn good and I was worried about how the PF01s would look. The thing I was most curious about was weight. I'm a big of a wheel/tire weight nerd.

Stock 19s (19x7 et45) with the Toyos: 60.6lb
PF01 18x8 et40 with Pirelli Scorpion A/S 3: 46.6lb
So, a really significant weight savings, some additional improvement in ride, and WAY better tires. Lookung forward to seeing how it drives but in my experience it should definitely ride better, and accel and braking should feel more responsive. This is a major weight savings.


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I'd like to hear more of your thoughts on how your CX-5 drives with this set up. I'm due for a new wheel and tire set up, and I am currently torn between sticking with the stock 19" size or doing a -1 down to a 18" like you have in order to save wheel weight, and getting a bit more sidewall. Thanks in advance for any input.