NEED HELP: 05 Mazda 3 Stock 17" rims w/ 205/50/17 tires on a 03 P5

[Mr. MP5]

Hi there,

I recently purchased a 2003 Mazda Protege5 as a second car and for the most part I intend on leaving is completely stock. However, I do have someone in my area who is currently selling some 05 Mazda 3 Stock 17" rims with 205/50/17 tires for a great price. I searched the forum and this topic has come up but there seems to be no definitive answer to the following question.........

Would 05 Mazda 3 Stock 17" rims with 205/50/17 tires, fit a stock setup 2003 Mazda P5?

Remember, it's a totally stock setup so I would appreciate answers relative to the question above. A lot of the other posts within similar threads had people posting about these rims and tires on modified suspension, lowering springs or just wanting to state what setup they had. I just need someone who has or had this setup, tell me if I'II be looking at any clearance issues.

That's all folks! Appreciate what ever guidance can be provided.

Cheers,

 

[concept]

Your original tires (195/45/16) diameter is 23.7" (602mm)
a 17-inch + size would be 205/45/17 at 24.3" (617mm) in diameter (fairly close to OEM). If you went with the 205/50/17s,
your tire diameter would be about 25.7" (653mm)- about 2" (51mm) larger in diameter and 10mm wider.

2 inches in diameter is quite a bit, so the only way to definitively tell if that tire/wheel size will work is to mount them on your car.

 

[Mr. MP5]

Thanks for the info, just noticed I posted in the wrong section like a noob! (headshake