2013–2016 KE (1st generation)
2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 2 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 87 lb-ft.
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2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport, Touring (17-in) | 225/65R17 | 35 psi | 102H |
| Grand Touring (19-in) | 225/55R19 | 35 psi | 99V |
2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x114.3 |
| Lug nut torque | 87 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | Compact temporary spare (under cargo floor); some early Sport trims shipped with a tire repair kit instead |
Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. Wheels seat as they are driven. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Which Mazda CX-5 model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Mazda CX-5 built from 2013 through 2016 — the KE (1st generation), compact suv. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5
- 2013US launch; 2.0L only at first, 6-speed manual or automatic, FWD or AWD
- 20142.5L SkyActiv-G added on Touring/Grand Touring; 2.0L remains standard on Sport
- 2016Facelift (styling, chassis stiffening, updated i-Activsense safety suite); mechanical specs (oil, filters, wipers) carry over unchanged
2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 2 factory fitments exist, from 225/65R17 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5?
- 5x114.3. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately.
What should the tire pressure be on a 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5?
- 35 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it.
What is the lug nut torque for a 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5?
- 87 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Does the 2013–2016 Mazda CX-5 come with a spare tire?
- Compact temporary spare (under cargo floor); some early Sport trims shipped with a tire repair kit instead.
Sources
- Mazda global owner's manual, CX-5 KE lubricant quality and capacities
- NHTSA recall 16V-644, liftgate support struts
- NHTSA recall 16V-203, steering knuckle bolts
- NHTSA recall 16V-064, fuel filler pipe
- NHTSA recall 20V-063, LED daytime running lights
- Mazda Connect Infotainment Settlement, official settlement site (class definition, covered years)
- Mazda parts catalog, PE01-14-302 oil filter cartridge
- Wikipedia, Mazda CX-5 first generation engine/trim history
- Edmunds, 2016 Mazda CX-5 review and specs