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#2 of 49 Upgrading Wheels on Mazda5 by mazda5lover May 08, 2006 (4:02 am)
I am very interested in getting some new wheels for my Mazda5. I was thinking of getting 18inchers w/low profile tires. Of course something nicer than stock. I am a bit worried about how the tire pressure sensor is going to react. Any info on how I should do this? Has anyone upgraded their wheels. What are your experiences? Replies to this message: wuster (May 08, 2006 8:09 am) mazda5lover (May 09, 2006 7:44 am) nifty56 (May 09, 2006 10:23 am) wuster (May 09, 2006 4:48 pm)
#3 of 49 Re: Upgrading Wheels on Mazda5 [mazda5lover] by wuster May 08, 2006 (8:09 am)
Replying to: mazda5lover (May 08, 2006 4:02 am) you're gonna have to buy new sensors for the TPMS. I read on a different forum that they're about $65 for each wheel. But I also know the RX-8 18 inches will fix the Mazda5, so if you can find a set of RX-8 wheels with TPMS sensor already mounted, then it's a simple bolt on.   If not... then it is a bit more complicated. Replies to this message: mazda5lover (May 09, 2006 7:44 am) nifty56 (May 09, 2006 10:23 am) wuster (May 09, 2006 4:48 pm)
#4 of 49 Re: Upgrading Wheels on Mazda5 [wuster] by mazda5lover May 09, 2006 (7:44 am)
Replying to: wuster (May 08, 2006 8:09 am) Here is a more appropriate way to get my question across.   1. Can I upgrade my 17"inch wheels to 18" wheels on my Mazda5?   2. Will I lose any warranties if I upgrade my wheels to a bigger size?   3. The new wheels I am looking at DO NOT have or accept TPMS sensors, will that become a problem?   4. Are there any tire size considerations I need to be aware of?   Any help would be greatly appreciated... Replies to this message: nifty56 (May 09, 2006 10:23 am) wuster (May 09, 2006 4:48 pm)
#5 of 49 Re: Upgrading Wheels on Mazda5 [mazda5lover] by nifty56 May 09, 2006 (10:23 am)
Replying to: mazda5lover (May 09, 2006 7:44 am) Going to 18 inch wheels will give you a harsher ride, you will feel every little bump and crack more than the 17 inch does. Good luck
#6 of 49 Re: Upgrading Wheels on Mazda5 [mazda5lover] by wuster May 09, 2006 (4:48 pm)
Replying to: mazda5lover (May 09, 2006 7:44 am) 1. Yes, you can. Here is link to a Mazda5 with 18" wheels from a RX-8. It was a direct bolt on.   http://www.msprotege.com/forum/attachment.php?attachmentid=77249   2. Not sure about that one... maybe you wouldn't if the dealer sold you the 18" wheels or tires   3. Not a problem as long as you don't care about the TPMS light on the dash staying on... Actually, you may want to check the fuse box and you might be able to turn the light off by pulling a fuse... maybe.
#7 of 49 Tire pressure monitor? by velveteendad1 May 09, 2006 (8:35 am)
Does anyone know if the US-spec Mazda5 Touring model has a tire pressure monitor? The owner's manual shows information about a tire pressure monitor, but the car's specs that are listed on Mazda's website don't show a tire pressure monitor as one of the warning lights.   Does anyone know for sure? Replies to this message: bjerry (May 09, 2006 10:07 am) whipped95 (May 16, 2006 3:53 pm)
#8 of 49 Re: Tire pressure monitor? [velveteendad1] by bjerry May 09, 2006 (10:07 am)
Replying to: velveteendad1 (May 09, 2006 8:35 am) Does anyone know if the US-spec Mazda5 Touring model has a tire pressure monitor? The owner's manual shows information about a tire pressure monitor, but the car's specs that are listed on Mazda's website don't show a tire pressure monitor as one of the warning lights.    Does anyone know for sure?   The tire pressure system comes as part of the GPS Navigation system, I believe.
#9 of 49 Re: Tire pressure monitor? [velveteendad1] by whipped95 May 16, 2006 (3:53 pm)
Replying to: velveteendad1 (May 09, 2006 8:35 am) I own a Mazda5 Touring, and it does have tire pressure monitoring. Which as a matter of fact came on this morning (beeping/low tire pressure light). I bought it last August so I guess they could have changed the specs. You could always go test drive a touring and let some air out and see what happens , I'm sure the sales guy would get a kick out of that.   *Forgot to add that we also have the navigation option which may be the option that adds TPMS
#10 of 49 Re: Swap 17" rims for 16" [andrewhe] by wuster Sep 27, 2006 (1:10 pm)
A set of 16" wheels from a Mazda3 will fit too. Check one of the many Mazda3 forums. Getting bigger wheels is usually one of the first mod 3 owners make...

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