Why 19" Wheels
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vanwyk4257
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I have both 17's and 19's.
The 17's have a 235/65R17 Hankook Dynapro ATM all terrain truck tire on them which has a very wide tread pattern similar to a BFG all terrain and they look really beefy on the CX5.
My 19's have the stock toyos on them and they look pretty puny by comparison.
The 19's look silly on a stock height CX5 to me so I put some H&R sport springs on mine, now it looks perfect. The tires look huge with the 17's and the sport springs. They are my winter tires now but I will probably throw them on when I go up to the UP for mountain bike races in case I want to do some forest road exploring.
They both look good, just different.
The 17's have a 235/65R17 Hankook Dynapro ATM all terrain truck tire on them which has a very wide tread pattern similar to a BFG all terrain and they look really beefy on the CX5.
My 19's have the stock toyos on them and they look pretty puny by comparison.
The 19's look silly on a stock height CX5 to me so I put some H&R sport springs on mine, now it looks perfect. The tires look huge with the 17's and the sport springs. They are my winter tires now but I will probably throw them on when I go up to the UP for mountain bike races in case I want to do some forest road exploring.
They both look good, just different.
I'm surprised that nobody has mentioned going to 18"s as an alternative.
Playing Devil's advocate here... One could go to a 225/60/18 as a happy compromise between the 17" and the 19". In that size there are plenty of tire and wheel options that would work for the CX-5.
I have the 19s and prefer the look. The 17" has too much sidewall for me but 18" in a 225/60/18 would be my peference than going to a 17".
Playing Devil's advocate here... One could go to a 225/60/18 as a happy compromise between the 17" and the 19". In that size there are plenty of tire and wheel options that would work for the CX-5.
I have the 19s and prefer the look. The 17" has too much sidewall for me but 18" in a 225/60/18 would be my peference than going to a 17".
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I think he's talking about an 18 being an alternative to the 19 for a sport or touring.
That poll about the tires was conducted by me and it was basically at tie between the two. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/show...-your-CX5-have-high-road-noise&highlight=Poll
The advantage of the 17" rims is they are lighter by I believe 7 lbs each and they have a lower polar moment of inertia. This should translate into slightly better transient response and slightly better acceleration.
The advantage of the 17" rims is they are lighter by I believe 7 lbs each and they have a lower polar moment of inertia. This should translate into slightly better transient response and slightly better acceleration.
We drove a Touring and GT back-to-back prior to ordering our '15 and found the 17s to be much more responsive and precise steering, especially on irregular road surfaces, which are predominate in back roads around here. The 19s had a much harsher ride and tended to require more steering input for a given turn. Combine that with the much firmer leather seats and it was a no-brainer for us to order the Touring trim level. Yes, we'll spend some of the savings on adding seat heaters ($495) but will still be money ahead.
You are probably right, except OP was talking about dumping 19's on his GT for 17's, so maybe he will consider 18's. In that case my reply is still the same, don't bother.
Vasichkin:
Check with OP, he might want them. Also they are popular for those in snow country wanting to have extra set of winter tire/wheels.
I assume your 19's have the standard Toyo tires on them. What's your impressive of ride/handling/comfort/noise (NVH) after the change?
Ok I will.
I got them from the dealership with original toyo tires. noticed that braking feels a worse and acceleration is a bit slower too but that was to be expected due to extra rotational weight. The ride is a bit more harsh going over bumps.
They look amazing though.
Thanks, as expected. Might check tire pressures, dealers tend to leave tires overinflated.
Good, done right for sure.
Sorry, that is what I was eluding to.
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