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    Off road style tires for a 2023 CX-5?

    Hey team, any recommendations for off road style tires for my Mazda? I feel the ones that came with the car are too simple…Thanks.
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    2019 CX5 Rear Shock Absorber Extender

    Hello guys, I have a pair of front 1.5" strut spacers installed and a pair of 1.5" rear spring spacers installed. However because of this set up, the rear shock absorber got stretched longer by 1.5" and as a result, it has a much shorter downward travel and a longer upward travel. The problem...
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    Lifting 2019 CX-5 by 1" to 2"?

    Has anyone ever lifted their gen 2 mazda CX-5? If so, what did you use to lift (spacers, the whole suspension, etc..)? How did you deal with the alignment (camber and toe)?
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    Off-Road Wheels and Tire Combo

    Hey everyone. I am pretty new in the Mazda game and also off roading. I was just wondering if anyone had suggestions for wheel and tire combo. Right now I am looking at the Falken Wildpeak A/T3W Tire in 265/75R16. If anyone has any suggestions or has a favorite set up I would love to hear about...
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    Loved My CX-5 in the Winter Snow! AWD Success! [LONG READ]

    This is sometimes my commute to work. Hey everybody! February 2015 brought 54.6 inches of snow to the Boulder, CO area and probably a bit more high up in the mountains where I'm currently living. My 2014 AWD CX-5 Touring (2.5L) did EVERYTHING I ASKED IT TO and made me really proud to have...
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    Need Off-Road/Soft-Road Help! Adjustable suspension? Softer shocks? Trade in? WAT DO?

    Thanks very much in advance for any suggestions anyone might have! This is a bit long, so, Much, Much appreciated! Here's the situation: 2014 CX-5 Sport (6sp/FWD). Have had it for about a year. Love it! (Would love it more if I could have the 2.5L with the 6sp, but whatever.) I never did a lot...
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    CX-5 + Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S

    Warning: Long, hope you enjoy it. I bought a set of Yokohama Geolandar A/T-S tires today and took them out for a test drive in the mountains of Colorado. My goal is a tire that enables my CX-5 to drive on muddy dirt and gravel mountain roads confidently while still maintaining the driving...
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    255/55/18 Toyo Open Country AT II

    I make a trip to the middle of BC to a family cabin which includes a couple hundred miles of logging roads that are notorious for causing flat tires. This will be my first trip in with my 2013 AWD CX-9 and my first trip with my young son. Because of my son I am more concerned about getting...
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    Any comments on these videos !? ( Middle East dunes )

    Found these 2 videos of the CX-9 in the desert , dune bashing ! Was just wondering if this is alright or just plain wrong ?! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jN81XSL4xTo http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aB7Z_9E7f2I
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    need new tires... for dirt roads, help please?!

    I am looking to buy some new tires and here is my pickle... I currently have the 205/50/16 Bridgestone Potenza RE 760, an excellent performing summer tire in both rain & dry. I've grown out of the need for performance and am now looking for something that can handle more rugged roads. I'm...
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