The right set of wheels will change appearance your car and give originality. When replacing original wheels, please note specifications recommended by the manufacturer and used by disc manufacturers. Main parameter- Mazda 3 bolt pattern.

Mazda drive parameters 3 different generations

• Disc diameter in inches.
• Disc width in inches. In the designation of the disk, it looks like this: 6.5Jx15, where 6.5 is the width value, and 15 is the diameter of the disk in inches.
• Disk offset in millimeters. It defines the distance between the vertical axis of symmetry of the disc and the plane of contact between the disc and the hub. Designated ET 55, where the offset value is 55 mm.
• The number of mounting holes for bolts or nuts that fasten the disk to the hub and the PCD diameter in mm on which these mounting holes are located. In the disc marking it looks like this: 5x114.3 - this is the bolt pattern.
• Hub hole diameter (DIA) - diameter of the center hole of the disc in mm.

If you choose wheels for Mazda 3 and BL, please note that the bolt pattern and other parameters of the wheels are identical. The only difference is that in the second generation Mazda 3 wheel arches slightly wider, so you can fit 8" wide wheels with 45mm offset.

Factory equipment Mazda 3 BK (2003-2008):

• R16 (6.5x16 ET52.5);
• R17 (6.5x17 ET52.5);
• R18 (7x18 ET52.5).

• R16 (6.5x16 ET50);
• R17 (7x17 ET52.5);
• R18 (7.5x18 ET52.5).

Standard rim size Mazda 3 BM (2014-:

• R16 (6.5x16 ET50);
• R18 (7x18 ET50).

Mounting hole options

Do not confuse, bolt pattern and drilling are one and the same. In the labeling of discs and technical descriptions the designation is used - PCD - bore diameter. Mazda 3 has the same bolt pattern on all generations of the car until today, in some models only 3 is different.

PCD: 5×114.3. Such a marking reads as follows: the disk is attached to the hub with five nuts located around a circle with a diameter of 114.3 mm. Nut 12×1.5 mm.

Dia: 67.1 mm - the diameter of the central hole of the disk.

There may be situations when you have an unknown disk without marking and you need to somehow find out the bolt pattern value of this disk. It seems complicated, but everything is much simpler. Let's consider a simple method.

The number of fasteners can be determined by simply counting the holes. So, in Mazda 3 there are five of them.

To determine the diameter of the circle, you need to measure the distance between the outermost inner walls of the mounting holes, and then add the diameter of the hole itself to this value.

So, counting the number of Mazda 3 disc mounts and determining the diameter of the circumference of their location, we get the desired bolt pattern value - 5 × 114.3.

Possible analogs and installation of other sizes

You can buy exclusive wheels for Mazda 3 with the same characteristics as factory wheels. Or you can go the tuning route with bigger, wider and shorter wheels to give the car a truly original look. If the offset is less than the standard one, for example, 40 in front and 45 in the rear, it is required to install spacers for 15 mm Mazda 3 discs. A prerequisite for this should be the presence of protrusions for the central hole so that the load from the studs on the wheel bearing is reduced, and the wheels are properly centered.

The possibility of replacing factory Mazda 3 discs almost always exists. The main thing is that this does not arise big problems while driving. Of course, more wide wheels mean more wide tires which contribute to a more energetic driving style. Subtleties are in the details, and the choice is yours!

It is worth noting that bolting and drilling are one and the same. In the technical documentation, another designation is used - PCD, seat size. Mazda 3 has the same drilling from the first generation to the latest today - 5 × 114.3, in some models only the tire size differs (see table). Such drilling reads as follows: the disk is fixed with 5 bolts located along a circle with a diameter of 114.3 millimeters.

Original Mazda 3 rim, I generation, BK body

Razboltovka Mazda 3 2003 - 2013 onwards, bodies BK and BL, I and I generation

Diameter, R		Disc width, J	Permissible disc offset, ET	Tire size (optimal)	Tire size (alternative)
R15	5x114.3	6 6.5 7.0	45-55	195/65/15	195/70/15
R16	5x114.3	6.5 7 7.5	40-55 40-55 42-55	205/55/16	205/50/16, 215/50/16
R17	5x114.3	7 7.5 8	42-55 45-55 48-52	205/50/17 215/45/17 225/45/17	215/45/17 205/50/17, 225/45/17 215/45/17
R18	5x114.3	7 7.5 8	42-55 42-55 45-52	215/45/18 225/40/18 215/40/18	215/40/18,225/40/18 215/40/18,225/40/18 235/40/18
R19	5x114.3	7.5 8	45-55 48-52	225/35/19 225/35/19	235/35/19 235/35/19
R20	5x114.3	7.5	45-48	225/35/20	-

The wheel dimensions for Mazda 3 of the first and second generation are identical. It differs only in that in the second body (BL) the arches are slightly larger and it is possible to install wheels with a width of 8 and an offset of 35. Regular size discs 16 and 17 inches, diameter 6.5.

Original Mazda rims 3 2013 - present, third generation BM

Bolt pattern and size Mazda tires 3 2013 - to the present (> 2017), BM body, III generation

Diameter, R	Drilling (PCD, seat size)	Disc width, J	Permissible disc offset, ET	Tire size (optimal)	Tire size (alternative)
R16	5x114.3	6..5	50	205/60/16	-
R17	5x114.3	7, 7.5	52.5	205/50/17	215/50/17
R18	5x114.3	7, 7.5	50	215/45/18	-
R19	5x114.3	8	50	215/35/19	225/35/19
R20	5x114.3	8.5	45	235/30/20	245/30/20

Standard rim diameter for Mazda 3 sedan and hatchback 2013-2017 MY and further - 16, 18 inches, depending on the configuration. Tires: 205/60R16 and 215/45R18.

Tire pressure for Mazda 3

For R16 tires, the recommended tire pressure with a load of up to 3 people: front and rear tires - 2.5 bar; at full load: front - 2.8 bar, rear - 3.2 bar. For larger tires, R18, and with a load of up to 3 people, the recommended pressure is 2.4 bar front and 2.3 rear tires; at full load - 2, 8 and 3.0 bar, respectively. Data taken from Mazda 3 documentation (III generation).

How to determine bolt pattern yourself

There are situations when you need to determine the bolt patterns of a particular disk. This may be necessary when you have unknown disks in front of you, the drilling of which needs to be installed. You will think that it is difficult, but it is not. There is a method that can be called simple. So let's start.

1. The number of bolts can be determined by simply counting the holes. For example, Mazda 3 has five of them.
2. To determine the diameter, you need to measure the distance between the outermost inner walls of the mounting holes, and then add the diameter of the hole itself to this value.

For example, counting the number of Mazda 3 disk bolts and determining the diameter, we get the following value - 5 × 114.3.

The 2008 Mazda 3 bolt pattern is a relatively common parameter. This is due to the fact that most Japanese and Korean automakers set the same sizes and parameters of wheels and tires for easier selection. The size Mazda wheels 3 BK is provided by the manufacturer from relatively small, such as R15, to huge R18. Choosing the right set of wheels for this car, you can radically change the appearance and achieve a good level of handling and smoothness.

Each car owner thought about improving his car with tuning or replacement. original parts and components to more attractive or modern ones. The main thing that is responsible for the exterior is wheels and tires. From size and color rims, as well as the method of manufacture depends not only on the exterior vehicle but also ride quality. A car with large wheels looks much more attractive than the one with the original ones.

Wheel size "Mazda" 3, tires "Pirelli" R16

Improving the attractiveness of the car is a good aspiration, but not the main one. The main thing is that tuning does not reduce work efficiency.

In addition to attractiveness, the selected products must match the Mazda 3 wheel bolt pattern, as well as the factory-installed wheel and tire sizes. Mismatch of these parameters leads to incorrect and unsafe operation of the vehicle.

In the best case, without guessing with the bolt pattern of the Mazda 3 rims, the products simply will not work. However, the use of adapter rings allows you to install even unsuitable wheels. In this case, movement will be a constant risk.

It is necessary to carefully approach the selection of tires for a car, since incorrectly selected sizes lead to the fact that the rubber will not fit on the rim.

Razboltovka and drilling - one and the same parameter. The bolt pattern of the Mazda 3, like any other car, is referred to as PCD. For the simplest explanation, this explanation is used: drilling is the number of bolts and the diameter of the circle on which the holes intended for them are drilled.

Most motorists do not pay attention to these data, and therefore they experience difficulties in choosing and buying new products, which happens when the old ones wear out or the season changes. If during the selection you know these data, then with full confidence we can say that the wheel will be installed.

The most difficult moment is such that by eye a person is only able to determine the number of bolts for fastening. As for the diameter on which the holes for them are located, it is much more difficult to measure it.

Incorrectly selected tires for Mazda 3 are a huge threat to the safety of the driver and passengers. In the best case, low-quality tires will negatively affect the level of wear of parts and components of the chassis, and in the worst case, it can lead to an accident.

Table

For a simpler and more correct selection of the drilling parameter for machines, special tables have been created. Different generations of vehicles may have different parameters and allowable dimensions. However, Mazda 3 in all generations had the same data, which differed only in wheel sizes.

Note!

Due to the fact that the manufacturer has set the exact allowable dimensions for the installed components, it is important to comply with them for the normal operation of the machine.

Drilling, overhang and center hole diameter must be exactly matched. It is possible to allow only a slight fluctuation in the size of the rim offset up to ten millimeters in one direction or another.

Parameter correspondence table for Mazda 3

This link allows you to find drilling tables for all car brands. By selecting the required model of the car, for example, Mazda 3, and the year of its release, you can determine all the dimensions you are looking for.

The data provided on the Internet does not always correspond to the factory data.

Mazda 3 - tire and rim size

For the entire release this car some of its parameters and dimensions have changed. However, knowing the basic requirements, you can determine and select the necessary set of wheels for any year of manufacture of the vehicle.

To do this, you need to know what the difference between the main parameters is:

• Rim diameter, which is measured in inches;
• Rim width, also in inches. Most often for Troika it is 6.5;
• Departure, measured in millimeters. This is the distance from the vertical axis of symmetry to the plane of contact between the hub and the disk;
• The number of holes for fastening with nuts and bolts, or just a bolt pattern;
• The hole for the hub and its dimensions. Marked as DIA and represents the diameter of the central hole. Measured in millimeters.

Note!

Knowing all the listed parameters, an error in the selection of a set of disks is excluded.

Permissible tire sizes for Mazda 3:

• 195/65R15;
• 205/55R16;
• 205/50;
• 215/45;
• 225/45 R17;
• 215/45;
• 225/40;
• 215/40R18.

On a note.

As for the dimensions of the rims, it is necessary to disassemble the standard for the car - R16: 6.5x16 5x114.3 67.1 et50. This applies to a model that has been produced since 2008.

Maximum important parameters here are the landing dimensions, which are indicated as 5x114.3. When choosing a set of products for Mazda, you must be guided only by these parameters, others simply will not work.

It is worth paying attention to the width of the rim, which in this case is 6.5.

When choosing a larger size, keep in mind that the discs may simply not fit in the arch. The departure parameter, which is designated ET50, can fluctuate by five points plus or minus. Otherwise, there will be a negative impact on handling and an increased load on the undercarriage components.

Qualitatively taking into account all the above parameters, you can choose the wheels on the Mazda 3 without losing running characteristics. In this case, they will fit perfectly, and will also fully comply with the characteristics of the factory settings of the machine.

The important point is right choice winter tires for Mazda 3. Experts recommend choosing tires with the minimum allowable width and diameter. Ideal would be the operation of tires in size 195/65 R15.

Correct selection of diameter

Mazda 3 allows you to install wheels and tires of various sizes: from R15 to R18. By choosing the smallest diameter, you can get a good ride with minimal wear on suspension components and assemblies. The handling of such a car will not allow you to race, but this is not required for daily movement around the city. Suitable for use in any weather with discs of various qualities.

On a note.

When installing large sizes wheels, you need to prepare for the minimum travel of the suspension arms and shock absorbers. Ride becomes sporty. On large pits and potholes, this will be felt as much as possible. However, this tire size will give the car better handling.

Another important point is that with an increase in the radius of the disc, it is necessary to reduce the height of the tire profile. This is done so that the product does not touch the structural elements of the wheel arch during movement.

Wheel for Mazda with drilling 5x114.3

Parameters of other models

Some other manufacturer's models may differ in the size and characteristics of tires and wheels. They depend on the total mass of the vehicle, class and power. For example, a small Mazda 2 is different in that it has only 4 mounting holes with a diameter of 100 millimeters. The large Mazda 6 sedan is distinguished by larger wheels and tires and has an identical 5x114.3 drilling.

As for the Mazda 2, it was equipped with rims from R14 to R16. Drilling of all products - 4x100, diameter of the central hole - TsO 54.1.

Departure and width dimensions may vary:

• R14 - 6.0J PCD 4 × 100 ET 45, also some modifications had a width of 5.5. Tires - 175/65 R14;
• R15 - 6.0J PCD 4×100 ET 45, tires - 185/55 R15;
• R16 - 6.5J PCD 4×100 ET 45, tires - 195/45 R16.

Schematic display of all parameters and dimensions

For the second generation Mazda 6, wheels from R16 to R18 were provided with tire sizes: 205/60 R16, 215/50 R17 and 225/45 R18.

Disk options:

• Drilling, standard for Japanese manufacturers - 5 × 114.3,
• Rim width - 6.0, 7.0 and 7.5 J, measured in inches;
• Departure - ET50-60, measured in millimeters;
• The diameter of the central hole for the hub is d 67.1 millimeters.

Popular Mazda car 3 has a common drilling setting. Thanks to this, you can easily pick up any wheels on it.