14 inch Wheels
 

I'm looking to buy used 14' wheels, what other models use the same bold pattern? Maybe 626 or Ford focus...

16' winter tire are too expensive for me...


Thanks

Ritch

For used wheels or stock wheels (like those that require wheel covers), I suggest you go to Ebay. I am planning to get 14" wheels for snow tires too.

I got some NICE brand new 14 inch Mazda wheels off of ebay that were for the 99+ Protege's in other Countries. They did not offer them in the US. They are really nice wheels. I think he had several more sets. Here is the e-mail address........ importonly2002@hotmail.com

Will 15inch wheels fit?
 

Hey... will 15's fit on a P5?
-Chris

Re: Will 15inch wheels fit?
 

For winter I am buyng some 15" steelies from my Mazda dealer so I am sure there will be no problem fitting the P5. Another guy in our group had these on last winter and no problems.

in case you need to know, ours are 5X114.3 but ui heard 100 fits to... i used a15X6 wheel for the winter, w/ Alpins. Working nice so far.

93+ Mazda 626, MX-6 and Ford Probe wheels are a perfect fit for 5-bolt Proteges. Base models came with 14x5.5's; V-6 MX-6's and 4-cyl. Probe SE's came with 15x6's. Ford Focus wheels have a 4x108mm bolt pattern and will not fit any Protege.

I hope the following info can help you.

I am ordering my set of winter tires and wheels tomorrow.


From:
www.tirerack.com

Firestone WinterFire Studded
195/60/15 $65.5 each
195/65/15 $68.5 each
(these are the cheapest studded tires I could find on the web so far)
Firestone WinterFire Studless
195/60/15 $53.00 each

15" x 6 Steel wheels (5 x 114.3) $32 each (these are the same stock steel wheels they use on Toyota Camry)
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If you do not want studded snow tires.
Go to www.tires.com
15" x 6 Steel wheels (5 x 114.3) $31 each (FREE SHIPPING)
Yokohama Guardex (studless) 600 195/60/R15 $65.00 each (Free Shipping)

I have 14 inches tires for my P5 and they are just perfect, i've tried 15 inches and they are too wide and slick for winter, get 185 / 65R / 14.

Dave

Do you feel a difference went you drive cause the dealer told me that if i go with 14" you will feel a big difference went your driving, Is that true or not. Cause that why im going for 15"

Thanks

Man with 15's you could get some Compomotive HT-2's or something... mate those to some skinny rally tires and haul ass down the back road in the snow/rain/ gravel...

The problem is trying to get your wife to play Nicky Grist and read the damn notes right..:D

-chris

A little difference, but it's a lot smoother !!!

Dave

Has anybody considered getting 175/70-14 for there P5 i got the following results from http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html



Tire Size Comparison

Specification Sidewall Radius Diameter Circumference Revs/Mile Difference
195/50-16 3.8in 11.8in 23.7in 74.4in 852 0.0%
175/70-14 4.8in 11.8in 23.6in 74.3in 853 -0.1%

And for the 14" not fitting the protege SE has 14 inch tires by default.

it's 185 / 65R / 14 ..


Dave

I've got some 14" steelies lined up but would really much rather get 14x6 alloys.
So far I've found two options that aren't completely fugly or super-expensive. But I don't know exactly where to get them (have to wait 'till tomorrow to call the tire shop for like the 80's time).

- G-Racing Suzu 14x6. But I can't find any details about bolt pattern. Fearing 4-lug only.

- Rodao R-110-CB 14x6. They seem to come with proper bolt pattern and center bore. Never heard of this company, and they don't list any dealers in Canada.... eep!

At least the weather network says it won't be below freezing this week at least. :D