18×8 ET48 Wheels on a 2014 Mazda Mazda3

3 documented builds specifically using ET48

Show evidence for this exact wheel size and offset on my vehicle/year. Exact size+offset builds are observational evidence only — not a universal fit, not the “correct” offset, and not a no-rub guarantee.

Evidence summary

Documented builds using 18×8: 46
Documented builds specifically using 18×8 ET48: 3
Axle context: 2 square · 1 staggered · 3 front-only · 0 rear-only · 0 both axles

3 documented 2014 Mazda Mazda3 builds in our database use 18×8 ET48 wheels. This is observed use — not a fit confirmation.

Compared with OEM

Aftermarket: 18×8 ET48

Compared with the OEM 18×7 ET50 configuration.

Width: +1 in

Outer edge 14.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)

Inner edge 10.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)

Geometry is deterministic vs the named OEM baseline. It does not mean the setup fits or will clear.

Tires documented with 18×8 ET48

215/45R18 — 2 builds
225/40R18 — 1 build

215/45R18: +0.0% overall diameter vs selected OEM tire — descriptive only, not a clearance rating.
225/40R18: -2.1% overall diameter vs selected OEM tire — descriptive only, not a clearance rating.

Documented tire pairings are not tire recommendations.