before a definitive answer can be given.... a few varribles need to be known...
1. is your car lowered?
2. what size tires are you planning on running on the new wheels?
SO, here is the "hot poop" on wheel fitment from our resident wheel and suspension expert, ARD MP5. in case you don't know...his name is Richie and he owns and operates a suspension/wheel/tire shop in California.Mazda Protege5 fitment guide
for Tire sizes of 215/40/17 & 215/35/18
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7.0" +45 and higher
7.5" +48 and higher
for tire size 205/40/17
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7.0" +42 and higher; Barely making it
7.5" +48 or higher, the +45 still worries me with this width on a 205.
so it looks like to me...that the wheel you have chosen shoud be fine...seeing as how it has a +45...and that will work with either tire size...although barely with the 215's
if you REALLY want to be sure....give Richie or Shawn a call at:
Automotive R & D
1626 Pomona Ave.
San Jose, CA. 95110
408-947-0505
and tell them what wheels/tires you are looking at...you just might be surprised at the deal they can and will make you. They gives special deals to members of the board.
