Mazda MX-5 Impacted By Tire Shortage

Mazda's new CX-5 SUV is enjoying brisk sales in Japan, and Mazda can't keep up with the demand. Waiting times of five months or longer were common, says The Nikkei [sub], especially for the top trim lines with fuel-saving diesel engines and leather seats. Mazda would love to deliver them a little faster – but it does not have enough tires. Waiting times have been trimmed to three months, says the Tokyo wire, but Mazda is battling with problems procuring enough 19 inch tires. Mazda pretty much gave up on the idea and plans to offer the CX-5 with 17 inch rubber. "New, 17-inch versions are expected to reach customers at least one month sooner," the Nikkei says. With 3,835 units sold In July, Mazda's CX-5 ranked 29th on Japan's best seller list, ten places ahead of Toyota's hotly debated hachi-roku. from The Truth About Cars http://www.thetruthaboutcars.com

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