Stock rims with 235/75R/17?

[piotrek91]

OK, so have gone through 1.5 tanks and after a refill on tank 2 mileage is 27.8mpg, but that's using the odometer, which is now about 5% off, for an 'actual' mileage loss of 1.12mpg. Much less that it seemed to be happening at first.

However, I'm also about 300 miles out from my 5K oil change.

I do think acceleration is effected negatively, however, that's OK with me.

Traction is greatly improved, both on sand and wet roads. On dry roads, I don't really notice much difference at all.

The ride is improved some, it's less 'bumpy' but almost imperceptible.

The .75" additional height is hardly noticed at all, but the clearance is noticed when I pull into my shop a little hot, I no longer bottom out - so that's nice.

Parked side by side with another CX-5, you can really see the difference between stock. The tires 'fill' the well a lot better and I think it actually looks better, but that's just my opinion.

What year is your CX-5?
The FWD 2016's have 6.4% taller final drive ratio than older models (4.325:1 on 2016 vs 4.624:1 on 2015)

If you have a 2015, your tires put you close to the 2016 ratios..
If you have a 2016 than your effective gearing is now really tall and I'm not surprised by the small loss in acceleration.

 

[shortnugly]

I like it, it's filthy, as we've had a lot of rain and cutting down trees, but gives you the overall idea, but still looks better when clean

Great to see different variations of mods to these vehicles.

Most go low, with sharp urban look, which is cool as well. I look to see this other track.

Post pics of your bull bar when you get it installed.

You're putting the "utility" back into the vehicle.


Very nice. Thanks for sharing with the forum.

 

[dawhoo]

Mine is the 2015 FWD. And that bull bar is going to be a b**** and will require cutting into the underside plastic to get it to fit - not liking that idea at all really.