Starting in 2010, Mazda started to offer the CX-7 with a 17" wheel option equipped with a 215/70R17 tire. As we sometimes see, this is the only vehicle that uses this size. This of course means replacement options can be a challenge. When dealing with a tire size that fits just one vehicle, tire companies (other than the Original Equipment supplier) are hard pressed to justify the investment of entering the market. Typically, the Original Equipment tire doesn't receive high marks in the feedback collected and this leaves customers shopping for replacement options in a bit of a pinch. Fortunately, Tire Rack has an alternate size recommendation of 235/65R17 that offers some very good choices.
 Firestone Destination LE2 |
 Bridgestone Dueler H/L Alenza |
 General Grabber HTS |
The Destination LE2 is the latest entry from Firestone in the Highway All-Season category. Check out my previous blog post "The All-New Firestone Destination LE2" to see how it may be a good option for your vehicle.
Bridgestone's Dueler H/L Alenza is a perennial favorite amongst our customers. It's currently sitting in fourth place in our Tire Survey Results after 21 million miles reported. With this many miles reported, customers like the tire throughout its life, even when it's close to being worn out.
Another highly rated and long-term favorite is the General Grabber HTS. The tire offers a good ride, low noise, responsiveness and great wet traction.
By going to this optional size, it opens up all sorts of great solutions for your Mazda CX-7.
The alternize size is about 3/4" wider and .1" taller than the original size