What stock Mazda wheels will work.

[chitownpete]

I want to get some different wheels (maybe a snow package) and was wondering what Mazda wheels will work on the 5. I have seen pics of RX8 wheels but Im looking for 16 or 17 inch. I dont want to go aftermarket and I hoped the 3 or the 6 used the same spec for the bolt pattern/offset. Any help appreciated.

 

[rodslinger]

Pretty much any wheel they have put on any car with the 5-lug pattern since around 1997.

 

[VenomDesign]

Why you don't want to go aftermarket ?

However, any 5x114.3 (Mazda) will fit perfectly.

 

[mountjonas]

Why you don't want to go aftermarket ?

I'd guess price would be a factor.

 

[CometGSR]

I just went through this in great detail.. You can pretty much get any 16" Mazda wheel from 1997-Forward. Check the bolt pattern and off set to make sure its close. From what I can tell, you can use any Mazda3, 5, Milleniea (I got a set of these to be different), 6, Ford Escape).

See my thread.. http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showthread.php?t=123752369

 

[chitownpete]

I'd guess price would be a factor.

Actually aftermarket wheels are cheaper. I want OEM because in my experience aftermarket wheels dont fare well on Chicago potholes. I have never damaged an OEM wheel but have wrecked many aftermarket wheels. Besides, Mazda makes some very nice stock wheels.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

Actually aftermarket wheels are cheaper. I want OEM because in my experience aftermarket wheels dont fare well on Chicago potholes. I have never damaged an OEM wheel but have wrecked many aftermarket wheels. Besides, Mazda makes some very nice stock wheels.

OEM are usually more expensive retail, but FAR cheaper used.

 

[GoFast]

Here is a decent start for you. I just picked up some 17" mitsu gallant wheels with pirelli snows for $125...

 

[rhayan911]

Does Acura / Honda 16" OEM wheel will fit to Mazda5? I think they have same bolt pattern (5 x 114.3). Would their be any problem using this wheels?

 

[Wagonbacker9]

offset will likely be wrong, and centerbore is likely different. can't give specifics without knowing what wheel for what vehicle. that said, it may bolt up, and COULD work...

 

[bilzfan]

Acura RSX wheels do have a different centerbore because I've tried the ones from our RSX and they don't fit.

 

[MikesMazda5]

I just bought 4 Mazdaspeed6 wheels with tires for $200. Wheels are in really good shape and the tires have about 1/2 tread left.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

DAMN good deal. I just paid 300 for a set of FD 16x8's with 65% on a set of falken summer tires.

 

[thaxman]

Does Acura / Honda 16" OEM wheel will fit to Mazda5? I think they have same bolt pattern (5 x 114.3). Would their be any problem using this wheels?

ALSO!! MUY IMPORTANTE!!

Honda/Acura OEM wheels use a different lug nut seating method than everyone else. 99% of everone uses acorn nuts (45 degree angle from the perpendicular) while Honda uses round-seat lug nuts. They are ROUND, not a straight 45 degree angle, and so Honda OEM wheels must use Honda OEM round-seat lug nuts or proper contact is not made, meaning wheels could be flying off at a moment's notice at worst, or ruining the wheels at the seat at least. Offset is less concern, as when you bolt them on, you test the lock-to-lock and bounce fitment. But Honda also likes really small hub sizes, and that may also be a problem, assuming you accound for the req lug nuts.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

Offset is less concern, as when you bolt them on, you test the lock-to-lock and bounce fitment.

typically, offset being changed a lot is what will cause problems here... so.. that statement is somewhat of a contradiction.

the rest of that info is good to know though.. assuming its all accurate. I used a set of 91 integra wheels on my corolla back in the day... and they seemed fine.

 

[rhayan911]

I put 04 mazda 6 (16 x 7) OEM rim with 205/60/16 tire on Mazda5. but I'm having a high pitch whine sound even on low speed. I didn't know where that sound coming from. It make my ear like full of air. like to know what cause this sound? I try to put back the stock rim & tire and the sound gone. I'm looking with the tire, I use Goodyear assurance. could this make that high pitch sound? or bearing problem? thanks

 

[DKaz]

I've seen 16" Mazda 626 and 6 alloys used on Craigslist for about $200 to 420, depending on the condition of tires or maybe no tires.

 

[red headz]

I just got a set of 2002 Protege 16" rims off CraigsList for $120. Plan is to wrap them in a studless winter tire.

16" Protege wrapped in studless snows
18" RX8's wrapped in all season tourings

michael.

 

[Wagonbacker9]

if you've got snows, switch to a summer tire for your other set next time... you'll thank yourself.

 

[DKaz]

If I had a choice I'd have summers on some hot 18s, all seasons on OE 17 alloys, and winters on steel 16s. I know quite a few people who've had to prematurely put on winters because the summer tires just absolutely suck below 10C, whereas all-seasons can go all the way down to 0C just fine. I drive 40,000km a year as it is right now so it would be cost justified, but it's hard storing one set of tires in a condo as it is let alone two.