CW is the chassis code for the newest Mazda5 (2011-2015).What's CW mean?
Which year Miata rims work for 2013 M5?Miata rims. This is really the only mod the micro van ever needs. Instant better feel on acceleration and room to clear mazdaspeed calipers.
Any 3rd gen Miata with 5-lug, which is model year 2006-2015.Which year Miata rims work for 2013 M5?
So 205/50 R16 87V instead of 205/55 R16 gives better acceleration?Any 3rd gen Miata with 5-lug, which is model year 2006-2015.
I would keep the same tire size as spec'd for the Mazda5, the 205/50-16 is a little small for the Mazda5.So 205/50 R16 87V instead of 205/55 R16 gives better acceleration?
em, you are saying that with 17" Miata wheels. Paired with a set of 215/50-17, it will feel like a car?I would skip the 16" wheels and go right for a set of 17" Miata wheels. Paired with a set of 215/50-17 tires will transform the way the car feels.
So those wheels transform the Van into a Car like feel! Anything you could elaborate?We are talking about a Mazda5, yeah? Its a car, no?
Would the CX-5 2008-2015 rims/wheels the same as Miata?Any 3rd gen Miata with 5-lug, which is model year 2006-2015.
So I did some digging, and it looks like you have a Sport model with the OEM 16 inch wheels, and you don't drive all that much. The 17's will be an upgrade to the OEM 16 inch wheels. The 17's will give more road feel, and improve the handling from the stock suspension. They won't give a magical transformation to make it feel like a sports car, but they will help it not feel so remote on the road. Our Mazda5 with the OEM 17's was a bunch of fun to drive, but it still felt like a tall wagon. m Not running economy focused tires will help in the handling department, too.So those wheels transform the Van into a Car like feel! Anything you could elaborate?
No. The advantage to the Miata wheels is the weight. Miata wheels are much lighter weight. Mazda5 17" wheels are ~22lbs, CX5 wheels are about the same. Miata 17 wheels are ~17lbs. Lighter wheels will help with acceleration, braking, and handling.Would the CX-5 2008-2015 rims/wheels the same as Miata?
Thanks @njaremka - that is a great insight for me. Appreciated.No. The advantage to the Miata wheels is the weight. Miata wheels are much lighter weight. Mazda5 17" wheels are ~22lbs, CX5 wheels are about the same. Miata 17 wheels are ~17lbs. Lighter wheels will help with acceleration, braking, and handling.