Show me your CX-5 wheels

[teddymac]

So in terms of wheel you're in 6mm (half of 1/2") and out 15mm, for a total of +9mm compared to my 9" at 45 offset. Now how your fitment is will depend on the section with of the tire, which you're running pretty lean at 225 so it shouldn't be too chunky. But yeah, there probably is a bit of poke. I assume those are not available in higher offsets?

That is a great looking setup though.

Yea, I wanted something that I didn't feel like I needed spacers after getting new wheels. The setup definitely fills the wheel wells pretty well. I'll get some more photos when I get time.

 

[Gray5ive]

As an aside, I can't recommend the DWS06 Plus if you are after ride comfort, at least not in 245/45/20 with stock dampers and lowering springs

They carve, though.

So the DWS06 have a firm ride? My Michelin Pilot Sports were definitely a much firmer tire than stock. They really feel every bump. Especially with the 2" drop on Corksport springs. But the grip and handling has been great.

 

[N7turbo]

So the DWS06 have a firm ride? My Michelin Pilot Sports were definitely a much firmer tire than stock. They really feel every bump. Especially with the 2" drop on Corksport springs. But the grip and handling has been great.

I would say so, yes, at least in 245/45/20 on a 9" wheel. But I'm told by someone who's owned both that the Michelins are a bit rougher.

 

[teddymac]

I was curious how the stock size 225/55 would look on an 8.5" wide wheel. Do you feel like it is stretching the tire? Looks great from the pictures.

Tire is slightly stretched. Still plenty of tire to protect the wheel.

However with the pilot sport all seasons, the "stretch" firmed up the sidewall enough to the point where what I thought was soft sway bars (I also have the hard race rear swaybar) was actually soft sidewalls. Turn-in is much more direct.

I was super nervous about the wheel size vs tire size, as well as the offset. I did the math so many times! The only real variable was the tire size on an 8.5" wide wheel. But, I'm super happy with the result.

As I think I stated before, I didn't want to put money into wheels and feel like I still needed spacers. With this setup, I'm a happy camper.

Only part I would change is that lip behind the spokes. It makes the wheels look smaller than they are. I may apply some black vinyl over it, and see what it looks like.

 

[Gray5ive]

Tire is slightly stretched. Still plenty of tire to protect the wheel.

However with the pilot sport all seasons, the "stretch" firmed up the sidewall enough to the point where what I thought was soft sway bars (I also have the hard race rear swaybar) was actually soft sidewalls. Turn-in is much more direct.

I was super nervous about the wheel size vs tire size, as well as the offset. I did the math so many times! The only real variable was the tire size on an 8.5" wide wheel. But, I'm super happy with the result.

As I think I stated before, I didn't want to put money into wheels and feel like I still needed spacers. With this setup, I'm a happy camper.

I was kinda unsure about my new wheels as well when I got them. I went with a 19x8.5 et 43. Then I put the Michelin Pilot Sports in a 255 50 19 size on and everything ended up perfect and pretty much flush. But when got the Corksport big brake kits I did add 5mm hubcentric spacers because the rear calipers would not clear by just a hair. Iirc my current wheel is also offered in a 38 or 35mm et which would eliminate the need for the spacers. But I figure the 5mm ones will be fine.

 

[N7turbo]

However with the pilot sport all seasons, the "stretch" firmed up the sidewall enough to the point where what I thought was soft sway bars (I also have the hard race rear swaybar) was actually soft sidewalls. Turn-in is much more direct.

I was super nervous about the wheel size vs tire size, as well as the offset. I did the math so many times! The only real variable was the tire size on an 8.5" wide wheel. But, I'm super happy with the result.

I felt the same way with 9" and 245s. Sometimes I think I should have gotten 255s for more sidewall. The ride is bad but the look is amazing. And I'm in contact with a coilover company to see if that is a viable option, because I blame most of the ride on the dampers. Too early to say much yet.

 

[Gray5ive]

I felt the same way with 9" and 245s. Sometimes I think I should have gotten 255s for more sidewall. The ride is bad but the look is amazing. And I'm in contact with a coilover company to see if that is a viable option, because I blame most of the ride on the dampers. Too early to say much yet.

Which coilover company? I have the CS 2" lowering springs and Bilistein b6 struts and shocks but I feel the b6's are overly stiff. So I'm looking at coilovers now and was thinking about the BC ones.