read full thread, my initial wheel choice does not meet the required load ratings for the CX-90 PHEV
Hi guys,
I have a Canadian CX-90 GS-L PHEV, meaning 265/55R19 oem 3-seasons.
After much research / discussion, I'm going with a -1 setup for winter, using the oem GS MHEV's 255/60R18 size, as opposed to a 265/60R18 which would be a perfect diameter match with the oem GS-L's 265/55R19. Mazda uses staggered sizes, the original 18, 19 and 21 inch tires all have different diameters!
So the idea here with the smaller fitment is to provide a proper combo of wheel offset / tire placement in the fenders. We'll see how PMC Tire's advice pans out as they guarantee their fitment. Going with the oem 19" size would have increased my budget by about $800 CDN.
Wheel is the DTD Blizzard - same brand as my Crosstrek's replica wheels which have held well after one winter. Wheel is rated as a "direct oem fit", hubcentric and all. Cheap at $169 CDN each.
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Tires are Toyo Observe GSi-06, same supplier as my oem 3-seasons, and tires that were fantastic last winter on a Ridgeline that I reviewed under a week where winter threw everything it had at us.
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Kit shipped ready to bolt, will have to wait a bit for the programming due to how new the CX-90 is, but will test-fit front and rear as soon as it arrives.
Hi guys,
I have a Canadian CX-90 GS-L PHEV, meaning 265/55R19 oem 3-seasons.
After much research / discussion, I'm going with a -1 setup for winter, using the oem GS MHEV's 255/60R18 size, as opposed to a 265/60R18 which would be a perfect diameter match with the oem GS-L's 265/55R19. Mazda uses staggered sizes, the original 18, 19 and 21 inch tires all have different diameters!
So the idea here with the smaller fitment is to provide a proper combo of wheel offset / tire placement in the fenders. We'll see how PMC Tire's advice pans out as they guarantee their fitment. Going with the oem 19" size would have increased my budget by about $800 CDN.
Wheel is the DTD Blizzard - same brand as my Crosstrek's replica wheels which have held well after one winter. Wheel is rated as a "direct oem fit", hubcentric and all. Cheap at $169 CDN each.
Tires are Toyo Observe GSi-06, same supplier as my oem 3-seasons, and tires that were fantastic last winter on a Ridgeline that I reviewed under a week where winter threw everything it had at us.
Kit shipped ready to bolt, will have to wait a bit for the programming due to how new the CX-90 is, but will test-fit front and rear as soon as it arrives.
