How to Carry Spare Tire on Roof of 2014 Mazda CX-5
Question:
How can I carry a spare tire for my 2014 Mazda CX-5 SUV either on the roof or in front? I cannot find a front mounted hitch for it.
asked by: Fred W
Expert Reply:
Typically we only see front mount hitch receivers for bigger trucks or vehicles that are known for going off-road like a Jeep. To carry your spare tire in an alternate location on your 2014 Mazda CX-5 we will need to look to the roof.
I recommend using the Yakima OffGrid # Y07138 and the Spare Tire Carrier # Y07076 to accomplish this. The OffGrid has a really sleek look and it's really easy to install. The crossbars on top can double as roof rack bars for a bike or kayak carrier if you need one in the future, or they can be removed for larger loads like your spare.
For a roof rack you can use the following depending on if you have the naked roof or the factory crossbars:
Naked Roof:
Inno 54" Aero-Style Crossbars - # INXB138-2
Through Feet - # INXS250
Fit Kit - # INK758
Raised Rails:
Inno Aero-Style Crossbars - # INXB123-130
Through Feet - # INXS150
I really like the Inno roof products because they are a great balance of quality and price, plus they look really nice as well. This setup gives you everything you need to be able to carry a spare tire on your 2014 CX-5.
Products Referenced in This Question
Custom Fit Kit for Inno XS200, XS250, and INSU-K5 Roof Rack Feet
- Roof Rack
- Fit Kits
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 48" Long and 51" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 48 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Inno
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Inno Aero Crossbars - Aluminum - Black - 54" Long - Qty 2
- Roof Rack
- Crossbars
- Aero Bars
- 54 Inch Bar Space
- 2 Bars
- Overhang
- Black
- Inno
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Inno Through Feet for Aero Crossbars - Raised Side Rails - Qty 4
- Roof Rack
- Feet
- 4 Pack
- Inno
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Spare Tire Carrier for Yakima Roof Cargo Baskets - Lockable
- Accessories and Parts
- Roof Basket
- Carriers
- Spare Tire Carriers
- Yakima
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Yakima OffGrid Roof Cargo Basket - Steel - 44" Long x 40" Wide - 165 lbs
- Roof Basket
- Cargo Basket
- Aero Bars
- Factory Bars
- Round Bars
- Short Length
- Steel
- Small Capacity
- Black
- Yakima
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