WheelOffset

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

OEM configurations

ConfigurationRimOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
2.0i · 2.0L, FS-DE, I4, Petrol6x16ET504.97 in195/50R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, FS-DE, I4, Petrol6.5x16ET505.22 in195/50R165x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, FS-DE, I4, Petrol7x17ET555.67 in215/45R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5

Wheels and hardware

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Lug hardware

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  • White Knight Chrome M12x1.50 Bulge Acorn Lug Nut, 20 Count

    M12 x 1.5

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  • White Knight 3807BK-20AM Black Chrome M12x1.50 Spline Lug Nut, 20 items

    M12 x 1.5

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Wheel locks

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  • MCGARD Chrome Cone Seat M12 x 1.5 Wheel Locks

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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  • Gorilla Automotive Wheel Locks With Washer (M12x1.50)

    M12 x 1.5 · lock

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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.

2003 Mazda Protege5 custom wheel setup

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
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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.