I looked for a FAQ or a stickie but not sure.
Stock size is 195-55-15. My priorities are low noise with acceptable winter performance (but I'm aware of inherent tradeoffs).
I once had an 02 Protege 5, and replacing the stock 195/50/16 's on it with 205/50/16 's was no problem, and opened up 3 times more choices of tires, and tires with a little better ride and winter traction characteristics vs. "performance" tires.
Mazda uses weird tire sizes, and same story appears with 195-55-15.
Stock size is 195-55-15. My priorities are low noise with acceptable winter performance (but I'm aware of inherent tradeoffs).
I once had an 02 Protege 5, and replacing the stock 195/50/16 's on it with 205/50/16 's was no problem, and opened up 3 times more choices of tires, and tires with a little better ride and winter traction characteristics vs. "performance" tires.
Mazda uses weird tire sizes, and same story appears with 195-55-15.