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2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo — can I go one inch smaller for winter wheels?

RotorFanCommunity StarterSep 4, 20262021 Mazda CX-5 TurboCentral Florida
2021 Mazda CX-5 Turbo, about 78,000 miles. Looking at a smaller-diameter winter setup for more sidewall. Main concern is brake clearance and keeping total tire diameter close. What measurements do you verify before ordering? I'm in Central Florida. I'd rather test this logically than start replacing parts.
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DailyHunter68Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. If Central Florida only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2021 Mazda CX-5 can be the saner daily. That's where I'd start. On “5 turbo — can i go one,” that was the fork that mattered for me. The universe charges extra for guessing. If your situation is the opposite, ignore me. If it repeats twice more I'll book time.
ShiftMom79Community StarterCommunity StarterSep 4, 2026permalink
I'd pick the setup I'll actually live with in slush. In Central Florida, dedicated winters on the 2021 Mazda CX-5 paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. Then you'll know the next fork. Had a similar mess a couple years ago and that's what finally sorted it. I'd sleep better after that step, even if it finds nothing. Not interested in a five-hour wait for a shrug.
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