2009 Mazda Mazda3 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET53 · ET48 · ET50 · ET52
Backspacing: Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET53	5.09 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET53	5.34 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET48 / ET53	5.39 in	205/45R18 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50 / ET53	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 / ET53	5.80 in	225/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET53	5.09 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET53	5.34 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET48 / ET53	5.39 in	205/45R18 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET50 / ET53	4.97 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50 / ET53	5.22 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3i · 2.3L, MZR L, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET53	5.34 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3i · 2.3L, MZR L, I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET48 / ET53	5.39 in	215/45R18 / 205/50R17	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	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	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
2.5i · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50	5.22 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol	7.5x17	6.5x17	ET52 / ET50	5.80 in	225/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol	7.5x17	7x17	ET53	5.84 in	225/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · I4, Petrol	7.5x18	7x17	ET53	5.84 in	225/40R18 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.4i · 1.4L, MZR Z, I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET53	5.09 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.4i · 1.4L, MZR Z, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET53	5.34 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6D · 1.6L, MZ-CD, I4, Diesel	6x15	6.5x17	ET53	5.09 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6D · 1.6L, MZ-CD, I4, Diesel	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET53	5.34 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET53	5.09 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET53	5.34 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6i · 1.6L, I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	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	6.5x17	ET50 / ET53	5.22 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0D · 2.0L, MZR-CD, I4, Diesel	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET53	5.34 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0D · 2.0L, MZR-CD, I4, Diesel	7x18	6.5x17	ET48 / ET53	5.39 in	205/45R18 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET53	5.34 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET48 / ET53	5.39 in	205/45R18 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50 / ET53	5.22 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	7.5x17	6.5x17	ET53	5.84 in	225/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · 2.0L, MZR-CD, I4, Diesel	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET53	5.34 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · 2.0L, MZR-CD, I4, Diesel	7x18	6.5x17	ET48 / ET53	5.39 in	215/45R18 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3i · 2.3L, MZR-L, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET53	5.34 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.3i · 2.3L, MZR-L, I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET48 / ET53	5.39 in	215/45R18 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · I4, Diesel	6x15	7x17	ET50 / ET53	4.97 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · I4, Diesel	6.5x16	7x17	ET50 / ET53	5.22 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2009 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
17-inch — 1 documented build

4 documented builds.

Staggered · 18×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota G-Force

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

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 19 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 19.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Tarmac 3

Front: 18×8.5 ET48
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 19 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 19.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×7 ET42 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Tenzo Type M v2

Front: 17×7 ET42 · 205/40R17
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7.5 ET52 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 3.6 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 16.4 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width -0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2009 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei LS-5

Front: 18×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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More specs for the 2009 Mazda Mazda3

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.