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title: "2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 Tire Size: 225/65R17"
description: "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."
url: "https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/tires"
updated: "2026-08-21"
---

# 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.

**Quick answer**: The 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5 came with 2 factory tire sizes depending on trim, from 225/65R17 (Sport, Touring (17-in)) up. Check the table for your trim.

## 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. 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.

- [2013 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013)
- [2014 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2014)
- [2015 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2015)
- [2016 CX-5](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2016)

## What changed during the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5

| Years | What changed |
| --- | --- |
| 2013 | US launch; 2.0L only at first, 6-speed manual or automatic, FWD or AWD |
| 2014 | 2.5L SkyActiv-G added on Touring/Grand Touring; 2.0L remains standard on Sport |
| 2016 | Facelift (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](https://owners-manual.mazda.com/gen/en/cx-5/cx-5_8ft1ee17b/contents/10020102.html)
- [NHTSA recall 16V-644, liftgate support struts](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2014)
- [NHTSA recall 16V-203, steering knuckle bolts](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2015)
- [NHTSA recall 16V-064, fuel filler pipe](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2015)
- [NHTSA recall 20V-063, LED daytime running lights](https://api.nhtsa.gov/recalls/recallsByVehicle?make=mazda&model=cx-5&modelYear=2016)
- [Mazda Connect Infotainment Settlement, official settlement site (class definition, covered years)](https://www.mazdainfotainmentsettlement.com/)
- [Mazda parts catalog, PE01-14-302 oil filter cartridge](https://parts.mazdausa.com/p/Mazda__CX-5/CARTRIDGE--OIL-FILTER/105508476/PE01-14-302.html)
- [Wikipedia, Mazda CX-5 first generation engine/trim history](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mazda_CX-5)
- [Edmunds, 2016 Mazda CX-5 review and specs](https://www.edmunds.com/mazda/cx-5/2016/review/)

## Other Mazda CX-5 generations

- [2017-2025 Mazda CX-5 tire sizes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2017-2025/tires)

Or [compare all generations](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/tires).

## More for the 2013-2016 Mazda CX-5

- [Oil & filter](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/oil)
- [Battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/battery)
- [Wiper blades](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/wipers)
- [Air & cabin filters](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/filters)
- [Bulbs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/bulbs)
- [Brakes](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/brakes)
- [Fluids](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/fluids)
- [Service schedule](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/service-schedule)
- [Problems & reliability](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/common-problems)
- [Oil light reset](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/oil-reset)
- [Key fob battery](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/key-fob-battery)
- [Specs](https://whichcarparts.com/cars/mazda/cx-5/2013-2016/specs)

Specifications vary with engine option, production date, and market.