2015 Mazda Mazda3 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET50 · ET48 · ET52
Backspacing: 5.22 in · 5.47 in · 5.89 in · 5.80 in
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	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET50	5.22 in	205/60R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · 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 · I4, Petrol	8x19	7.5x18	ET48 / ET52	5.89 in	225/40R19 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · 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 · I4, Petrol	8x19	7.5x18	ET48 / ET52	5.89 in	225/40R19 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.5D · 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 · 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 · 2.0L, PEY5, 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, PEY5, I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, PEY5, I4, Petrol	7.5x19	6.5x17	ET52 / ET50	5.80 in	225/40R19 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · 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 · I4, Diesel	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.2D · 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 · 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, 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, I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R18 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

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Wheel locks

Real-World 2015 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 — 8 documented builds
19-inch — 2 documented builds
16-inch — 1 documented build
17-inch — 1 documented build
20-inch — 1 documented build

13 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 18×8 ET50 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei M52

Front: 18×8 ET50
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 12.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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16×7 ET40

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 205/60R16

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 16×6.5 ET50 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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17×9 ET45

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 255/45R17

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 36.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 26.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×7 ET50 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Mazda Rays

Front: 18×7 ET50
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer position unchanged
Inner position unchanged

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Staggered · 18×7.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Panoramas

Front: 18×7.5 ET45 · 225/45R18
Rear: —

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 · 18×8 ET50 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: rx8

Front: 18×8 ET50 · 235/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 12.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 12.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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18×8 ET45

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 17.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 7.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9.5 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: R3

Front: 18×9.5 ET40 · 225/35R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 41.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM

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18×8.5 ET50

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Suspension: Leveling Kit

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET50 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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20×8.5 ET45

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 235/30R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×7.5 ET52 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 19.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 5.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Lexani Lust

Front: 18×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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Staggered · 19×8.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2015 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: br05

Front: 19×8.5
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×7.5 ET52 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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