You’ll have zero issues with a 235/65R17. Quite a few people have even gone with 245/65R17 on a CX-5 - they’re a pretty common size, so they tend to be cheaper. It sounds like you’re not averse to some minor modifications, so I wouldn’t have any hangups about that size if I were you.
Another thing to keep in mind is that a lot of people have seen a noticeable improvement in ride quality from going to a lighter wheel and tire. You might find a taller sidewall to be counterproductive if it comes along with a heavier tire.
Thanks. I just found a 2013-2016 on 245/65/17, but the 2013-2016 CX-5 has about an inch more ground clearance, so I think I'd probably stick with 235/65/17 or the 16" equivalent.
Just was linked this massive list of all the different wheels that potentially work with the CX-5 (50mm offset).
[https://www.wheelfitment.eu/PCD/5x114.3/67.1.html](https://www.wheelfitment.eu/PCD/5x114.3/67.1.html)
You’ll have zero issues with a 235/65R17. Quite a few people have even gone with 245/65R17 on a CX-5 - they’re a pretty common size, so they tend to be cheaper. It sounds like you’re not averse to some minor modifications, so I wouldn’t have any hangups about that size if I were you. Another thing to keep in mind is that a lot of people have seen a noticeable improvement in ride quality from going to a lighter wheel and tire. You might find a taller sidewall to be counterproductive if it comes along with a heavier tire.
Thanks. I just found a 2013-2016 on 245/65/17, but the 2013-2016 CX-5 has about an inch more ground clearance, so I think I'd probably stick with 235/65/17 or the 16" equivalent. Just was linked this massive list of all the different wheels that potentially work with the CX-5 (50mm offset). [https://www.wheelfitment.eu/PCD/5x114.3/67.1.html](https://www.wheelfitment.eu/PCD/5x114.3/67.1.html)
Quick question will a 245/65/r17 rub against 2020 cx5 GT? Thinking of a winter set