Need some Clarification on 16" wheels

[spdjnke]

Hey Members,

Can someone please confirm for me that a set of stock 16" rims from a 2005 Mazda3 will fit my 08 Speed3 ? I'm positive it will but I just need to be sure. If you have PIC with a set of 16" Mazda3 wheels with snows on a speed 3 please post, I'm really curious to know what they look like for winter.

Thanks Greatly!

[Silver Ecstasy]

Apparently, they fit, as long as they're 5x114, +45 through +56 offset I believe. Problem with the smaller wheels are that you run just as much possibility of getting a rock stuck between the wheel and the rotor as everyone else. I've heard a few stories of people doing it even with the stock 18's. I'm personally stickin with 17's for winters.

[spdjnke]

that I'm not to concerned but just that they will clear the calipers for SURE.

[mazdaspeedster3]

It is also a question of air to the brakes. They can heat up and fail quicker...

[spdjnke]

so still no definate yes it will fit???

[SpeedMica]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4072179&postcount=40

08 mz3 16" wheels, 08 MS3..fits fine..

[spdjnke]

http://www.mazdas247.com/forum/showpost.php?p=4072179&postcount=40

08 mz3 16" wheels, 08 MS3..fits fine..

EXCELLENT!! this is EXACTLY what I needed to know.
Thanks Bro.

[spdjnke]

btw are you using stock 16's for snows as well, what size of tire are you using if you are?? I'm thinking maybe 215/60/16 according to Tire Rack is the other size it's suppose to fit.

[SpeedMica]

Those are actually not my winter tires. I picked up my winters from tire-rack new...wish these had been for-sale when i got my winters. Those wheels are headed to pittsburg to my friend to go on her Mz3...

The factory Mz3 wheels + tires + TMPS = 300$..
My winter tire package w/tpms = 1100

The factory 3' wheels have 205/55/16
The ones for my spd are 205/60/16 if I recall...I'm not about to dig those out until I have to though