My new Mazda CX-9 has 20x8.5 wheels, 5x114.3 lug circle, +45 mm offset, 67.1 mm center bore. 255/50-20 tires.
I'm planning for snow tires. I have a set of Sorento wheels, 17x7, 48 mm offset, other dimensions the same. The wheels bolt on front & rear without interferences. The Sorento is about 100# lighter than the CX-9; I feel OK about the weight capacity. 255/65-17 tires are the same O.D. as the original tires, and 7" is the minimum allowable rim width for 255 tires.
I don't think there will be a problem with the 255/65-17 tires on these 17x7 wheels. Can anyone see a problem with this combination?
I'm planning on buying Michelin Latitude x-ice xi-2 snow tires. My second choice would be Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV snows. I considered Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2, but they're heavy, and there are reports of them being squirmy on dry pavement.
By the way, we really like this 2016 Mazda CX-9. Comfortable, good handling, good power, good gas mileage (27+ on the highway), a bit bigger than we'd like, but it's fine. Really liking the driving assist aids like auto braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, head-up display.
I'm planning for snow tires. I have a set of Sorento wheels, 17x7, 48 mm offset, other dimensions the same. The wheels bolt on front & rear without interferences. The Sorento is about 100# lighter than the CX-9; I feel OK about the weight capacity. 255/65-17 tires are the same O.D. as the original tires, and 7" is the minimum allowable rim width for 255 tires.
I don't think there will be a problem with the 255/65-17 tires on these 17x7 wheels. Can anyone see a problem with this combination?
I'm planning on buying Michelin Latitude x-ice xi-2 snow tires. My second choice would be Nokian Hakkapeliitta R2 SUV snows. I considered Bridgestone Blizzak DM-V2, but they're heavy, and there are reports of them being squirmy on dry pavement.
By the way, we really like this 2016 Mazda CX-9. Comfortable, good handling, good power, good gas mileage (27+ on the highway), a bit bigger than we'd like, but it's fine. Really liking the driving assist aids like auto braking, lane departure warning, adaptive cruise control, head-up display.