2003 Mazda Protege5 Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: 6x16 · 6.5x16 · 7x17
Offset: ET50 · ET55
Backspacing: 4.97 in · 5.22 in · 5.67 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
Tire size: 195/50R16 · 215/45R17

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Configuration

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OEM configurations

Configuration	Rim	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0i · 2.0L, FS-DE, I4, Petrol	6x16	ET50	4.97 in	195/50R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, FS-DE, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	ET50	5.22 in	195/50R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, FS-DE, I4, Petrol	7x17	ET55	5.67 in	215/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2003 Mazda Protege5 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:

17-inch — 1 documented build

1 documented build.

Staggered · 17×7.5 ET45 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2003 Mazda Protege5 build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Slipstream

Front: 17×7.5 ET45
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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

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More specs for the 2003 Mazda Protege5

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.