2017–2025 KF (2nd generation)
2017–2025 Mazda CX-5 Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 2 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2017–2025 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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2017–2025 Mazda CX-5 factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sport, Touring, 2.5 S/S Select (17-in) | 225/65R17 | 35 psi | 102H |
| Grand Touring, Signature, Turbo, Carbon (Turbo) editions (19-in) | 225/55R19 | 35 psi | 99V |
2017–2025 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 on most trims; some diesel/turbo trims ship with a tire mobility/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 2017 through 2025 — the KF (2nd 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 2017–2025 Mazda CX-5
- 2017All-new KF generation on a stiffer platform; 2.0L dropped from the US lineup, 2.5L becomes the sole gas engine
- 2018Cylinder deactivation added to the 2.5L; g-Vectoring Control standard
- 20192.5L Turbo and 2.2L SkyActiv-D diesel both introduced (diesel on Signature trim only)
- 2020Diesel discontinued after this model year due to low take rate
- 2022Mid-cycle refresh: revised front/rear styling, wheel designs, and more standard driver-assist tech; mechanical specs carry over
- 2024Trim names simplified (2.5 S, 2.5 S Select, 2.5 S Preferred, 2.5 Turbo, etc.); final CX-5 model year before the 2026 all-new third generation
2017–2025 Mazda CX-5 tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2017–2025 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 2017–2025 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 2017–2025 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 2017–2025 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 2017–2025 Mazda CX-5 come with a spare tire?
- Compact temporary spare on most trims; some diesel/turbo trims ship with a tire mobility/repair kit instead.
Sources
- Mazda USA official 2019 CX-5 owner's manual, engine/electrical specifications (battery Ah, spark plug part numbers)
- Mazda USA official 2019 CX-5 owner's manual, coolant/lubricant classifications
- Mazda USA official 2025 CX-5 owner's manual, scheduled maintenance intervals
- NHTSA recall 18V-426, side curtain air bags
- NHTSA recall 19V-497, PCM software stall
- NHTSA recall 21V-875, low-pressure fuel pump
- NHTSA TSB library, Service Alert SA-041/18 rocker arm inspection (cylinder deactivation)
- Mazda Connect Infotainment Settlement, official settlement site (class definition: CX-5 2016–2020)
- ClassAction.org, 2021 Mazda valve stem seal oil consumption proposed class action
- CarCostCanada, 2019 CX-5 Signature Diesel road test (168 hp / 290 lb-ft)
- Wikipedia, Mazda CX-5 second generation engine history
- Mazda parts forum, PY8W-14-302 turbo oil filter and 5.1 qt fill confirmation
