205-50-17's on an MS3

[gugarci]

Since the Mazda 3 uses tires in this size, 205-50-17, will this size tire fit an MS3 with 17" wheels??? Also since the Tirerack doesn't list any 17" wheels for the MS3 can I buy wheels listed for the Mazda 3 instead??? Od do i need to look for 17"'s with a certain offset???

Reason I'm looking to buy 17" is since I live in a climate that snows 17"s give me more choices in all season tires and price wise they cost less than 18"s. Thanks.

 

[Super Unique]

as long as the brakes clear the new wheels, the bolt pattern and offset are the same, and the overall tire package diameter is close, you should have no trouble stepping down to a 17" wheel/tire combo.

 

[gugarci]

Looking at the tire calculator 215-50-17's seems to be a lot closer to the stock size.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Also does anyone know what the stock MS3 wheels weight???

 

[MS3077]

Looking at the tire calculator 215-50-17's seems to be a lot closer to the stock size.
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Also does anyone know what the stock MS3 wheels weight???

24.3 lbs for the stock wheels

 

[happy and angry]

Thought they were 22 lb. even? That's what I've been hearing on here, anyway.

 

[gugarci]

Thanks.

 

[AtenzaNY62]

you could get wider tires with 17's on tirerack...

 

[Kurt07]

I am using a 235/45-17 on a 17X8 wheel with no problems at all.