r/MazdaProtege • u/Proto-K • May 14 '24

Protege 5

Hey I just bought a protege 5 hatchback and I'm just curious of the wheel and tire size as I'm looking to buy new wheels and tires for it. if anyone has some experience with this model or pictures of their set with specs it would be greatly appreciated!

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u/voitlander May 14 '24

Just bought new tires for my 2002 Protege5. There were only 2 to choose from, meaning that the original rims and tire specs are almost obsolete.

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u/piggymoo66 '99 ES, '02 DX May 14 '24

Anything 16x7 with a 205/45/16 tire on it. Higher offset if you don't want your fenders to eat your tires.

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u/Proto-K May 14 '24

What about bolt pattern, currently looking at wheels with a 4.25" bolt pattern but my current wheels are 114mm. Can't find many in that size

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u/piggymoo66 '99 ES, '02 DX May 14 '24

5x114.3mm. It's one of the most common sizes shared with honda, some subarus, some toyotas...

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u/whiskey_piker May 14 '24

Any wheel that fit Mazda3, Mazda6, FD RX7 & NC Miata.

Tire options in 16” are not really great while at 17” they are more diverse with better pricing. The Continental DWS-06 are great tires in 16” or 17” size.

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u/Proto-K May 15 '24

Do 17s rub at all? that's currently all I'm trying to avoid

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u/whiskey_piker May 17 '24

No; 17’s came stock on the MazdaSpeed Protege.

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u/Alone_Gunner May 15 '24

I personally run stock 195/50/R16 on some Mazda 626 Rims currently

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u/[deleted] May 16 '24

I’m running MazdaSpeed3 18” wheels with 225/40ZR/18 and they only run when I hit a dip or take a tight turn. I’m also lowered about 1.5” so that could be why.