Questions downsizing wheels
#1
01-19-2022, 12:30 AM
Questions downsizing wheels
Hello, just got a '21 CE AWD. I am looking to swap the 19s with 17s for the forest service roads and trails in the NW.
I'd like to stick to OEM wheels, but I don't like the standard 17s and much prefer black, so looking at aftermarket. It's been difficult to find the specs of the OEM wheels and tires, but I'm currently looking at the following as Les Schwab has them in stock:
RaceLine Matrix
17x7.5, 40 offset, 23lbs, 1675lb load rating.
https://racelinewheels.com/products/...32196739760208
Would likely be running 235/65R17 Falken Wildpeak AT trail or similar Les Schwab tires
A few questions:
1) Anyone seen/used raceline wheels on a CX-5? Should these hold up ok on rough roads? Any recommendations of others?
2) I assume mildly wider (7.5" or 8") wheels are fine? Any specific disadvantages?
3) Any issues running 235/65s instead of 225s like OEMs?
4) Is the 1675 load rating acceptable for the CX-5? anyone know what the OEM wheels are?
I'd like to stick to OEM wheels, but I don't like the standard 17s and much prefer black, so looking at aftermarket. It's been difficult to find the specs of the OEM wheels and tires, but I'm currently looking at the following as Les Schwab has them in stock:
RaceLine Matrix
17x7.5, 40 offset, 23lbs, 1675lb load rating.
https://racelinewheels.com/products/...32196739760208
Would likely be running 235/65R17 Falken Wildpeak AT trail or similar Les Schwab tires
A few questions:
1) Anyone seen/used raceline wheels on a CX-5? Should these hold up ok on rough roads? Any recommendations of others?
2) I assume mildly wider (7.5" or 8") wheels are fine? Any specific disadvantages?
3) Any issues running 235/65s instead of 225s like OEMs?
4) Is the 1675 load rating acceptable for the CX-5? anyone know what the OEM wheels are?
Last edited by winterspan; 01-19-2022 at 01:19 AM.
#2
01-20-2022, 05:55 AM
1 - never herd of them
2 - 7 or 7.5 max
3 - Speedo will be out, & depending on off-set they might rub/scrub
4 - 1675lb is fine.
Info on current spec wheels, 17 & 19" wheels.
https://www.wheel-size.com/size/mazda/cx-5/2021/
2 - 7 or 7.5 max
3 - Speedo will be out, & depending on off-set they might rub/scrub
4 - 1675lb is fine.
Info on current spec wheels, 17 & 19" wheels.
https://www.wheel-size.com/size/mazda/cx-5/2021/
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