2011 Mazda Mazda3 Wheel Offset

ET38–ET63 (12 configs)

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET38–ET63 (12 configs)
Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: 4.57–6.53 in (23 configs)
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	7.5x17	6.5x17	ET52 / ET50	5.80 in	225/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x14	—	ET55	5.17 in	205/75R14	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x15	—	ET40	4.57 in	195/55R15	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x18	—	ET53	5.09 in	185/50R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3T · I4, Petrol	7.5x18	—	ET53	5.84 in	225/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3T · I4, Petrol	8x19	—	ET48	5.89 in	235/35R19	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3T · I4, Petrol	8.5x17	—	ET53	6.34 in	205/30R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3T · I4, Petrol	8.5x18	—	ET38	5.75 in	235/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3T · I4, Petrol	6.5x17	—	ET63	5.73 in	215/40R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3T · I4, Petrol	8.5x18	—	ET58	6.53 in	255/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol	7.5x17	—	ET60	6.11 in	205/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol	7x16	—	ET45	5.27 in	185/50R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol	7.5x16	—	ET52	5.80 in	205/55R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol	7.5x18	—	ET43	5.44 in	185/50R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol	7.5x16	—	ET58	6.03 in	205/55R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol	6.5x19	—	ET48	5.14 in	225/50R19	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	6x15	7x17	ET50 / ET53	4.97 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	7x17	ET50 / ET53	5.22 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	6.5x17	—	ET40	4.82 in	185/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	5.5x18	—	ET50	4.72 in	205/60R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET58	5.53 in	235/35R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · I4, Diesel	5x15	—	ET55	4.67 in	205/65R15	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · I4, Diesel	6.5x17	—	ET50	5.22 in	225/65R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · I4, Diesel	6x17	—	ET58	5.28 in	225/60R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2011 Mazda Mazda3 Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

18-inch — 3 documented builds

3 documented builds.

Staggered · 18×7.5 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: BBS RK

Front: 18×7.5 ET42 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×5.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 33.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 17.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Tenzo Tracer V1

Front: 18×8.5 ET48 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×5.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 40.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 36.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×7.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2011 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OEM Mazdaspeed 3

Front: 18×7.5 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×5.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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More specs for the 2011 Mazda Mazda3

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.