With a lot on snow in New Jersey this year I wanted to put snow tires on my
Protege 5.

I have some 185/70/14 snow tires. From the miata tire size calculator the speedo wouldn't be too far off from the 195/50/16 tires (OEM Dunlops).

I've seen some posts here that indicate some people may be using 14 inch wheels on their Protege5's. When I called tirerack they said they only sell 15 inch as the 14's won't clear the brakes?

Any Protege 5 owners care to set the record straight about this wheel size?

Thanks

 

if you are going to run 14's, just make sure the steel rims you get clear the brakes.

 

Ummm, that's what he asked, man.

 

I have 14" steel rims on my P5. They clear no problem.

Can't wait to put my original Mag wheels back on though!

 

14's will fit nicely. i had that size tire on my mp3. good fit.