2003 Mazda Mazda3 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 Mazda Mazda3

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 2
  2. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
  3. 205/50R17 Best-rated optional on 5 trims

Also listed: 205/45R18 215/45R18

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Trims sold in 2003
5
Generation
I (BK)

5 trims sold in 2003

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Mazda Mazda3 I (BK)

2003–2009 5 trims
Mazda3 1.4i 83 hp · 1.4L MZR Z I4 195/65R15 91H 3 fitments
Generation
BK · 2003–2009
Power
83 hp
Engine
1.4L MZR Z I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET52.5 5x114.333 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET52.5 5x114.332 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x6.5 ET52.5 5x114.332 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET52.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mazda3 1.6i 103 hp · 1.6L MZR ZM-DE I4 195/65R15 91H 3 fitments
Generation
BK · 2003–2009
Power
103 hp
Engine
1.6L MZR ZM-DE I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET52.5 5x114.333 psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET52.5 5x114.332 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x6.5 ET52.5 5x114.332 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET52.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mazda3 2.0D +1 variant 141 hp · 2.0L MZR-CD I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0i

Generation
BK · 2003–2009
Power
141 hp
Engine
2.0L MZR-CD I4, Diesel
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET52.5 5x114.332 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x6.5 ET52.5 5x114.332 psi
205/45R18 89VRim 18x7 ET48 5x114.335 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET52.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mazda3 2.2D 182 hp · 2.0L MZR-CD I4 · Diesel 205/55R16 91V 3 fitments
Generation
BK · 2003–2009
Power
182 hp
Engine
2.0L MZR-CD I4, Diesel
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91VRim 16x6.5 ET52.5 5x114.332 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x6.5 ET52.5 5x114.332 psi
215/45R18 91VRim 18x7 ET48 5x114.335 psi

How to read 91V: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET52.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2003
5
Generation
I (BK)
Other years
All years (2003–2027)

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