Winter Steel Wheels

[Tim H.]

Yep, thinking of snow already! My 5 has the alloy 17's and I want four 16" steel wheels for the winter. Any suggestions? TireRack does not list anything. What wheel would be compariable with the same bolt patten, offset ect.?

[mcstark]

Tim - Tire Rack will have Winter Packages come Sept/Oct, which is when most retailers begin to stock winter tires. How do you like your 5 so far?

My wife and I looked at them on Saturday night after the dealer was closed. I was mighty impressed...a very attractive car "in the flesh."

[miatafied]

Bolt pattern and offset on the mazda5 are the same as the mazda3

5x114.3 bolt pattern
52.5mm offset

I've been thinking about the same thing.

Oh, just noticed that the 3 forum here has some info on wheels that would apply to us as well:

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91794

[Tim H.]

Bolt pattern and offset on the mazda5 are the same as the mazda3

5x114.3 bolt pattern
52.5mm offset

I've been thinking about the same thing.

Oh, just noticed that the 3 forum here has some info on wheels that would apply to us as well:

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91794
Where did you get that info? My dealer did not even have those figures. Thanks!

[the_saint]

Where did you get that info? My dealer did not even have those figures. Thanks!
LOL. There are LOTS of things the dealer doesn't know. (stooges)

[Matt5]

Any way you can put 15" steelies on the mazda 5? would be the same answer as for the mazda 3 I presume.

Thanks,

M

[the_saint]

I *think* I read somewhere that you cannot fit 15"s. They won't clear the brakes.
I don't think this will confirm anything, but the donut is a 16 incher.

[wongpres]

Any way you can put 15" steelies on the mazda 5? would be the same answer as for the mazda 3 I presume.

Thanks,

M
No, 16-inch minimum for N. American-spec.

[5thAve]

Yep, thinking of snow already! My 5 has the alloy 17's and I want four 16" steel wheels for the winter. Any suggestions? TireRack does not list anything. What wheel would be compariable with the same bolt patten, offset ect.?

Same story here. We expect to take delivery of our '5 in a month and snow is not far beyond that (in Ottawa). I too am considering 15/16" choice and await a definitive answer on whether 15's will fit.

New concern: Canadian vehicles (I don't know about U.S.A.) have Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with sensors and transmitters in each wheel. What happens if I fit 4 steel wheels w/o sensors. Do I have to look at the warning light on my dash all winter or is there some way to disable it? Any info? Else, how expensive are 4 extra sensors? <gulp>?

[mazdafive]

Bolt pattern and offset on the mazda5 are the same as the mazda3

5x114.3 bolt pattern
52.5mm offset

I've been thinking about the same thing.

Oh, just noticed that the 3 forum here has some info on wheels that would apply to us as well:

http://www.msprotege.com/forum/showthread.php?t=91794

52.5mm offset... Dayam, that's some high offset. So, with a 7.5 to 8 inch width, an offset of 42mm will work?

[wongpres]

Same story here. We expect to take delivery of our '5 in a month and snow is not far beyond that (in Ottawa). I too am considering 15/16" choice and await a definitive answer on whether 15's will fit.

New concern: Canadian vehicles (I don't know about U.S.A.) have Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with sensors and transmitters in each wheel. What happens if I fit 4 steel wheels w/o sensors. Do I have to look at the warning light on my dash all winter or is there some way to disable it? Any info? Else, how expensive are 4 extra sensors? <gulp>?

Not true, Canadian-spec Mazda5 does not have TPMS. And as I mentioned above, 16-inch is the smallest you can go (P205/55R16 would be optimal, as its exactly the Mazda5 16-inch tire size).

[5thAve]

Not true, Canadian-spec Mazda5 does not have TPMS. And as I mentioned above, 16-inch is the smallest you can go (P205/55R16 would be optimal, as its exactly the Mazda5 16-inch tire size).

Thanks for the clarification.

[FrostyCarbon]

Just went shopping for winter tires/wheels today. Kal Tire (Canada) has a new Nokian RSI tire that looks promising. The price for 4 205/60/16 on black rims installed, etc, was $1069. Have been happy with the Nokians on our '04 Sienna for 2 winters now.
On a side note: Tire Warehouse has some summer rims on special! Falken Torque 5 rims in gunmetal(on a Carbon should be sweet!) for $192 CAN each for an 18" x 7". I just don't know if thats a good width for a 225 tire. No 7.5 or 8" available. Should give a meatier/protruding sidewall to protect the rim more I would guess. Hmmm.

[Tim H.]

Tire Rack now has the 16" winter steel wheels in at $46.00 each.

[5thAve]

Cheap steel wheels seem to run about $69 Cdn anywhere I look around here, and would be "universal" (i.e. bolt centric ... yuck). Took a chance on calling my Mazda parts counter and they offer 16"ers to fit my forthcoming Mazda5 -- HUB CENTRIC!!! -- for only $65ea. (cheers) All yous who are contemplating winter steel wheels owe it to yourselves to price the Mazda original part. Better quality, lower cost. What more could I ask for? Oh, ok. I could as for a Mazda5 to put them on. Don't get me started....l (deadhorse)

[PGCist]

I've been thinking about winter tires (I know, I know, DC doesn't really "get any snow", but I have a heck of a driveway and I need all the grip I can get on the Beltway in the snow).

Just got quotes from two local Mazda dealerships for 16" Mazda3 steel wheels - $129 and $150 per rim. These seems a bit high to me, especially since our Canadian friends are getting their rims for $69!

I know this guy is using 99 Maxima SE rims on his 5, just for grins - http://pagetuner.com/mazda5/16inchwheels.html

Aside from Ebay, are there any other stock wheel order options?

[5phreak]

i just ordered MSW Type 11 wheels in 17" and Michelin X-Ice tires for the 5 from tirerack. Couldn't bear to see the car in steelies for 6 months. came to $955 shipped.

http://www.tirerack.com/images/wheels/msw/swap/msw_type11_mblk_ci3_l.jpg

[PGCist]

5phreak, those are nice wheels and a good tire choice too. I'm probably going w/ the Dunlop Graspics, myself.

Should I assume that the steelies on tirerack are not hub-centric? I can't find any concrete info on this, other than the comments here.

[5phreak]

^^ i prefer to talk to the tirerack folks. they set you straight and you can be looking at the website at the same time for pictures of what they're talking about.

i'll post pics of mine installed in November. i hope you're right PGC, and the tires work well. they seem like a good choice from the description.

[miatafied]

Looks like I'll be trading in my 5. I have a set of OEM rims w/ TPMS installed w/ Continental winter contact tires mounted if anyone is interested. The rims aren't perfect - there is some road rash. PM me if interested.

[PGCist]

Just took the plunge at Tirerack. I bought 4 Revo 1's on their generic 16" steel wheels for $608 (plus a $50 AMEX gift card).

We'll see if they fit (fingers crossed) tomorrow.

By the way, Tirerack tels me their generic steel wheels are hub-centric, NOT lug centric.

[bauline_line]

Costco has the 16'' rims for 37.00 each. I am not sure what kind they are but I had them on my toyota for 4 years and never had a issue. I also thinking of 4 michelin artic alpins which is also what I had on my toyota. I lived in nfld at the time and I could go almost anywhere, except of course when the snow was too deep.

[GreenTea]

New concern: Canadian vehicles (I don't know about U.S.A.) have Tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) with sensors and transmitters in each wheel. What happens if I fit 4 steel wheels w/o sensors. Do I have to look at the warning light on my dash all winter or is there some way to disable it? Any info? Else, how expensive are 4 extra sensors? <gulp>?

Not true, Canadian-spec Mazda5 does not have TPMS. And as I mentioned above, 16-inch is the smallest you can go (P205/55R16 would be optimal, as its exactly the Mazda5 16-inch tire size).

well, that is true if you drive 07 or newer models. NA spec INCLUDING Canadian models have to be equipped with TPMS if the vehicle is 07 or newer...
and this is not only for our 5s, but any NEW vehicles being sold in any dealership in NA. (that's my understanding....)

so, yes... you do have to have another set of TPMS for your steelies if you have 07 or newer models.

[PGCist]

http://a1468.g.akamai.net/f/1468/580/1d/pics.Drugstore.com/prodimg/78975/200.jpg
You're making me nervous.

According to Mazda USA, my US-spec '07 Sport does not have TPMS. See page 4 here (http://www.mazdausa.com/MusaWeb/downloadBrochure.action?url=%2Fpdf%2Fspecs_feature s%2Fveh_specs_MZ5.pdf).

[coolmazda5]

well, that is true if you drive 07 or newer models. NA spec INCLUDING Canadian models have to be equipped with TPMS if the vehicle is 07 or newer...
and this is not only for our 5s, but any NEW vehicles being sold in any dealership in NA. (that's my understanding....)

so, yes... you do have to have another set of TPMS for your steelies if you have 07 or newer models.

Hmmm, only cars manufactured in/after September 2007 need to have TPMS by law...