Topic: Mazda CX-5 wheel offset range

[Slow_lane]

On the lookout for 2nd hand 17 inch winter rims / tires for new 2023 CX-5. I will be looking at Mazda brand rims with proper center bore, bolt pattern and width.

Where I get tripped up is the offset. OEM offset for a CX-5 (years 2017 to 2023) is 45. According to this site (if I am reading it correctly) the acceptable range for proper fit is 43-47.

https://www.wheel-size.com/size/mazda/cx-5/kf-2016-now/cdm/#trim-ii-kf-2016-2024-25i--187

Wheels coming off different Mazda products have different offset. Older CX5's and Mazda3's have wheel offsets of 50. The older Mazda 5 vans had an offset of 52.5. I have seen some decent deals on these but made a hard pass because of the offset being 50 to 52.5 vs the 45 I need.

Has any CX-5 owner (2017 or newer) used wheels with a higher offset number like 50 or 52.5???

[Great_Big_Abyss]

I put 17" Mazda5 wheels on my CX-5 for the winter.  Like you, I remember being slightly concerned about the different offset (50.5-54.5 according to various websites) when I purchased the wheels, but didn't give it too much thought.  Turns out they're perfectly fine.  No issues to speak of.  I think they're a little bit skinnier than the stock wheels, so the offset ends up working.

[tortoise]

I'm pretty sure GBA has mounted Mazda5 wheels on his CX-5 without issue.

Edit: Jinx!

[EV Dan]

IIRC, Kia Hyundai and Mitsubishi use the same 67.1 bore, unless things changed.

[PJungnitsch]

Moving from stock 45 to a 52.5 would mean the wheel centerline moves in 7.5mm, from what I understand. But yeah, I guess if the rim is narrower it would mean the rim edge wouldn't move in as much

Went the other way with the Crosstrek, from 55 (stock OEM) to 48 (previous gen OEM) with the winters. Rim width the same. Pushed the wheels visually out a bit, no issues I've noticed other than making mudflaps more of a good idea

[Slow_lane]

IIRC, Kia Hyundai and Mitsubishi use the same 67.1 bore, unless things changed.

Just checked and you are correct. Adding Hyundai wheels to the search will help. Would just have to swap out center caps. Steelies would not have that issue. But have to watch offset on those as well.

[EV Dan]

IIRC, Kia Hyundai and Mitsubishi use the same 67.1 bore, unless things changed.

Just checked and you are correct. Adding Hyundai wheels to the search will help. Would just have to swap out center caps. Steelies would not have that issue. But have to watch offset on those as well.

You can e-bay them for like 20 bucks a set. Just need to know the size.

[Seafoam]

 Most Honda's also use that bolt pattern.

[draghon]

Most Honda's also use that bolt pattern.

Yes, but typical honda centre bore is 64.1mm which won't fit the larger mazda bore.

[Seafoam]

^^^I  guess it's great if you are going the other way.

[Slow_lane]

^^^I  guess it's great if you are going the other way.

Best to be hub centric and have correct bore hole to ensure perfect wheel centering.

[draghon]

^^^I  guess it's great if you are going the other way.

Best to be hub centric and have correct bore hole to ensure perfect wheel centering.

Have used hubcentric rings with aftermarket wheels (large bore hole) for many years with no issues, YMMV.

[Seafoam]

^^^I  guess it's great if you are going the other way.

Best to be hub centric and have correct bore hole to ensure perfect wheel centering.

While yes it may be best, over many years of driving I have never had an issue going lugcentric .

[EV Dan]

To the original question, I think it is better to have winter wheels pushed in a bit to avoid dirt splashing all over the paint. I've had them stick out 7 or 8mm on the previous car, compared to OEM offset and my current car's winters are sunk in by 4mm. Visually I can't tell a difference in the latter case. At the same time I see ppl constantly running on black steelies that are like an extra inch in and I guess it works for them, at least while going straight 
+\- 5mm in offset variance is fine for the most cars IMHO.

[Slow_lane]

To the original question, I think it is better to have winter wheels pushed in a bit to avoid dirt splashing all over the paint. I've had them stick out 7 or 8mm on the previous car, compared to OEM offset and my current car's winters are sunk in by 4mm. Visually I can't tell a difference in the latter case. At the same time I see ppl constantly running on black steelies that are like an extra inch in and I guess it works for them, at least while going straight 
+\- 5mm in offset variance is fine for the most cars IMHO.

Thanks makes sense  . So if OEM's on CX5 have offset 45, an offset of 50 that I am finding on most used Mazda wheels would help tuck wheels in a bit.

I little nerve racking as when you buy a used set privately you just toss them in the back of your car and hope they fit. I would hate to find out I have clearance issues once installed.

As Great_Big_Abyss stated he put Mazda 5 wheels on (with an offset of maybe 52) and did not give it much thought. Sadly I overthink EVERYTHING!!!! 

[PJungnitsch]

It's worth a bit of thought, especially when bringing the wheels in. As GBA stated, if his winter rims are narrower it cuts the actual offset difference down a fair bit. Say you go from a 7 inch to a 6.5 inch rim, that cuts the offset change down by 1/4 inch or 6.35 mm

Funny how more offset brings the wheels in, not very intuitive to my brain:

[EV Dan]

To the original question, I think it is better to have winter wheels pushed in a bit to avoid dirt splashing all over the paint. I've had them stick out 7 or 8mm on the previous car, compared to OEM offset and my current car's winters are sunk in by 4mm. Visually I can't tell a difference in the latter case. At the same time I see ppl constantly running on black steelies that are like an extra inch in and I guess it works for them, at least while going straight 
+\- 5mm in offset variance is fine for the most cars IMHO.

Thanks makes sense  . So if OEM's on CX5 have offset 45, an offset of 50 that I am finding on most used Mazda wheels would help tuck wheels in a bit.

I little nerve racking as when you buy a used set privately you just toss them in the back of your car and hope they fit. I would hate to find out I have clearance issues once installed.

As Great_Big_Abyss stated he put Mazda 5 wheels on (with an offset of maybe 52) and did not give it much thought. Sadly I overthink EVERYTHING!!!! 

A sizeable part of overthinking is homework 

Rimsntires had the best visual calculator. So far this is what I found to replace it:
https://jr-wheels.com/et-calculator

[Slow_lane]

To the original question, I think it is better to have winter wheels pushed in a bit to avoid dirt splashing all over the paint. I've had them stick out 7 or 8mm on the previous car, compared to OEM offset and my current car's winters are sunk in by 4mm. Visually I can't tell a difference in the latter case. At the same time I see ppl constantly running on black steelies that are like an extra inch in and I guess it works for them, at least while going straight 
+\- 5mm in offset variance is fine for the most cars IMHO.

Thanks makes sense  . So if OEM's on CX5 have offset 45, an offset of 50 that I am finding on most used Mazda wheels would help tuck wheels in a bit.

I little nerve racking as when you buy a used set privately you just toss them in the back of your car and hope they fit. I would hate to find out I have clearance issues once installed.

As Great_Big_Abyss stated he put Mazda 5 wheels on (with an offset of maybe 52) and did not give it much thought. Sadly I overthink EVERYTHING!!!! 

A sizeable part of overthinking is homework 

Rimsntires had the best visual calculator. So far this is what I found to replace it:
https://jr-wheels.com/et-calculator

I used to use rims and tires as well. I found this. It is pretty good. You put the parameters in step 2 and down below it explains differences. It is great an "overthinker". 

https://www.offfset.com/pages/wheel-fitment-calculator