2017 Mazda Mazda3 Wheel Offset

ET50 · ET48 · ET52

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET50 · ET48 · ET52
Wheel size: 6.5x16 · 7x18 · 6.5x17 · 8x19 · 7.5x18
Backspacing: 5.22 in · 5.47 in · 5.89 in · 5.80 in
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 · PE-VPS, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50	5.22 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · PE-VPS, I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · PY-VPS, I4, Petrol	7x18	7.5x18	ET50 / ET52	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · PY-VPS, I4, Petrol	8x19	7.5x18	ET48 / ET52	5.89 in	235/35R19 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · PY-VPS, I4, Petrol	7x18	—	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · PY-VPS, I4, Petrol	7.5x18	—	ET52	5.80 in	225/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · PY-VPS, I4, Petrol	8x19	—	ET48	5.89 in	235/35R19	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5D · S5Y5, I4, Diesel	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50	5.22 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5D · S5Y5, I4, Diesel	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5i · 1.5L, P5-VPS, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50	5.22 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5i · 1.5L, P5-VPS, I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, ZM-DE, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50	5.22 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, ZM-DE, I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · PEY7, I4, Petrol	7x18	7.5x18	ET50 / ET52	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · PEY7, I4, Petrol	8x19	7.5x18	ET48 / ET52	5.89 in	235/35R19 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · PEY7, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	7.5x18	ET50 / ET52	5.22 in	205/60R16 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · SHY1, I4, Diesel	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50	5.22 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · SHY1, I4, Diesel	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, PE-VPS, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50	5.22 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, PE-VPS, I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · 2.2L, SH-VPTS, I4, Diesel	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50	5.22 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · 2.2L, SH-VPTS, I4, Diesel	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2017 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
19-inch — 2 documented builds
17-inch — 1 documented build

7 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

18×8.5 ET38

Documented on a 2017 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 245/40R18

Rubbing: This specific documented build reports: No rubbing or scrubbing

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 31 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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18×7.5 ET45

Documented on a 2017 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 215/45R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 11.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2017 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Speedwheels GT7

Front: 19×8.5 ET40 · 225/35R19
Rear: —

Suspension: Leveling Kit

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 14.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2017 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: DST Optimo

Front: 19×8.5 ET38 · 225/40R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×8 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 16.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET44 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2017 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: KBF

Front: 18×8.5 ET44 · 245/40R18
Rear: —

Suspension: Leveling Kit

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 25 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 13.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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17×8

Documented on a 2017 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 225/50R17

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Custom wheel setup

Documented on a 2017 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

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More specs for the 2017 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.