New CX 5 Grand Touring Owner with a wheel/tire ???/slightly rough choppy ride
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Sure enough, that's a bad link. sorry!
this should work!
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/4997791614.html
this should work!
http://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/4997791614.html
Moontom, I agree that you should edit the listing to take out that you don't like the ride quality of the wheels and tires. I know there is nothing wrong with the tires but like the other poster said it will scare off potential buyers. I would also suggest that you add the spec for the wheels. You have the tire size which is a plus but a lot of people search for wheels based on the size of the rim. For reference the 19" wheels are 19"x7.0" with a 50 offset and 5X114.3 bolt pattern. Good luck selling.
designtheland
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- Mazda CX-5 Touring Silver
Would like to see a pic of your new wheels, if you don't mind posting.
sure thing, I will take a few tomorrow. (it's dark now).
I am not a modify-the-car person and got sorta lost in the sea of aftermarket wheels but when they came in, the guys at the tire shop (where they were mounted/installed etc) were like "wow, those are pretty close to the factory 19s". I was like "dumb luck I guess"
I am not a modify-the-car person and got sorta lost in the sea of aftermarket wheels but when they came in, the guys at the tire shop (where they were mounted/installed etc) were like "wow, those are pretty close to the factory 19s". I was like "dumb luck I guess"
designtheland
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Curious to know the difference in Goodyear comforted vs too in comfort, ride, and handling.
sorry about the orientation on those photos.
here's my unscientific take on the OEM Toyos vs Goodyear Comforttred Touring: The Toyos felt good but very "active" on the road -- returning not just the initial bump from pothole/road seam but also some additional chatter or reverberation. The goodyears feel more "planted" on the road. there's less bobblehead effect, maybe only a bit less but some. they are quieter as well, to a noticeable degree. I know I am sacrificing some handling control w/ 17s vs 19s, but the ride is just a touch smoother and that matters to my wife. so I'm happy.
here's my unscientific take on the OEM Toyos vs Goodyear Comforttred Touring: The Toyos felt good but very "active" on the road -- returning not just the initial bump from pothole/road seam but also some additional chatter or reverberation. The goodyears feel more "planted" on the road. there's less bobblehead effect, maybe only a bit less but some. they are quieter as well, to a noticeable degree. I know I am sacrificing some handling control w/ 17s vs 19s, but the ride is just a touch smoother and that matters to my wife. so I'm happy.
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Unfortunately these cars and all Mazda's are designed with taunt suspensions, hence the zoom zoom factor. No matter what tires you put on this car you will feel every bump. Suspension mods are your only option.
Do you consider switching from 19" to 17" wheels a "suspension mod"?
If not, what suspension mods do you recommend for a softer ride?
leeharvey418
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- 2019 CX-5 Signature; 2014 CX-9 Touring AWD
Yeah, but you didn't fix the taunt suspension.
Personally, I wouldn't stand for a suspention that taunts me.
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See what happens when you have a few beers lol
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Have no clue, figured you were the resident expert here.
Some people comment that different tires communicate more and less "harshness" to the driver. Of course, smaller wheels with higher profile tires will ride a little softer, and tires that are better at isolating noise and vibration will help a little, too. But overall, you're never going to get a plush ride with a CX-5 without modifying springs and shocks. It's not something I'd consider, personally, as I think it would likely introduce other compromises for which the CX-5 wasn't designed. If my issues couldn't be resolved to changing over to 17 inch wheels with tires that give a quieter, less choppy ride, I'd consider a different vehicle.
Try checking your tire pressures from dealer, they're usually higher than 36.0 PSI recommended at roughly 44.5 PSI, releasing some air does help smooth out the ride noticably, hopefully better MPG, and remember to reset the TPSM.
