2016 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
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, 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
2.5i · 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	225/40R19 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.5i · PY-VPS, I4, Petrol	7.5x18	7.5x18	ET52	5.80 in	225/40R18 / 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

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Real-World 2016 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
17-inch — 2 documented builds
16-inch — 1 documented build
19-inch — 1 documented build

12 documented builds.

DiameterLayoutSuspension

Staggered · 18×8.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2016 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Varrstoen ES2

Front: 18×8.5 ET45 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 24 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 14.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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18×8 ET40

Documented on a 2016 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 225/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 22.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×9.5 ET23 / 19×10.5 ET23

Documented on a 2016 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 19×9.5 ET23 · 225/35R19
Rear: 19×10.5 ET23 · 245/35R19

Suspension: Leveling Kit

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 54.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.6 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM

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18×8 ET45

Documented on a 2016 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 225/45R18

Suspension: Leveling Kit

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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17×9 ET45

Documented on a 2016 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 235/45R17

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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18×8.5 ET44

Documented on a 2016 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 235/40R18

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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Staggered · 18×8 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2016 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: DRx2

Front: 18×8 ET40 · 225/45R18
Rear: —

Suspension: Leveling Kit

Compared with OEM

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

Outer edge 22.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 16×7 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2016 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Borbet LV5

Front: 16×7
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

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

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18×?

Documented on a 2016 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.

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17×?

Documented on a 2016 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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18×8

Documented on a 2016 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 235/40R18

Compared with OEM

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

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18×8

Documented on a 2016 Mazda Mazda3 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 225/45R18

Compared with OEM

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

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