2003 P5 tire size

Footballer · April 13th, 2011, 11:32 AM

I'm curious to know what tire sizes I can install on a stock rim (195,50R/15)?

It's hard to find these specs. And which tire do you guys recommend? In mind, i have goodyear eagle gt or motomaster touring...

thanks.

dead_cactus · April 13th, 2011, 11:40 AM

205/50/16 is a popular choice

SKY · April 13th, 2011, 12:08 PM

P5 stock is 16" alloy. so it must be at least 16"...not 15
Stock is 195/50/16...going to 205 is fine.

00bluees · April 13th, 2011, 12:16 PM

i'd go 205/50/16 on stock rims. much more popular and affordable option than 195's.

Nutella · April 13th, 2011, 12:23 PM

dont forget speedo will be a tiny bit off with 205..you'll actually be going a little faster than what speedo says.

at high speeds 120+, I guess it can mean the diff between ticket or not.

00bluees · April 13th, 2011, 07:25 PM

^true. but in this case, you are looking at a 1.66% difference in size. if your speedo says 120, your doing 122. not a huge difference. good to keep in mind if going even larger though.

Footballer · April 14th, 2011, 03:32 AM

thx guys. i wanted to make sure it'll fit. the seller gave me some doubts.

Dandeliger · April 14th, 2011, 10:36 AM

i have a relative question for you guys.
i have a protege sedan. OEM tire size is 195/55/15.
looking for my summer wheels, im not really sure if i would get any issues when i try replacing them with different tire size.
is it safe if i do 16'' or 17''s?

i dont really know much so could someone please help me?

answers would be deeply appreciated.

Canstar1100 · August 30th, 2011, 06:47 AM

When I want to check optional tire sizes I use 1010tires tire size calculator
it will tell you when you go past recommended 3% difference maximum
http://1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp
I must get around to introducing myself picking up Protege ES GT on Thursday

April 13th, 2011, 11:32 AM	#1
Footballer Members Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Missassauga Posts: 75	2003 P5 tire size I'm curious to know what tire sizes I can install on a stock rim (195,50R/15)? It's hard to find these specs. And which tire do you guys recommend? In mind, i have goodyear eagle gt or motomaster touring... thanks. __________________ Lend me some suga, I am your neighbour! 1995 Volvo 960 wagon - totaled against freight truck in 2007 2003 Mazda Protege5 - stock, tiptronic, sold at 197xxx km (started to break down little by little) 2002 Mazda Tribute LX-V6 -- upsized!

April 13th, 2011, 11:40 AM	#2
dead_cactus 2010 Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Georgetown, ON Posts: 16,784	205/50/16 is a popular choice __________________ My Feedback

April 13th, 2011, 12:08 PM	#3
SKY Members Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Mississauga Posts: 1,231	P5 stock is 16" alloy. so it must be at least 16"...not 15 Stock is 195/50/16...going to 205 is fine. __________________ 1994 Mazda MX-6 Mystere - SOLD 2001 Mazda Protege MP3 - SOLD 2007 Mazda Mazdaspeed3 - Current Toy SKY's Feedbacks (16 Positives)

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April 13th, 2011, 12:16 PM	#4
00bluees Members Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barrie Posts: 3,202	i'd go 205/50/16 on stock rims. much more popular and affordable option than 195's.

April 13th, 2011, 12:23 PM	#5
Nutella 2010 Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Mississauga (west) Posts: 1,660	dont forget speedo will be a tiny bit off with 205..you'll actually be going a little faster than what speedo says. at high speeds 120+, I guess it can mean the diff between ticket or not.

April 13th, 2011, 07:25 PM	#6
00bluees Members Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Barrie Posts: 3,202	^true. but in this case, you are looking at a 1.66% difference in size. if your speedo says 120, your doing 122. not a huge difference. good to keep in mind if going even larger though.

April 14th, 2011, 03:32 AM	#7
Footballer Members Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Missassauga Posts: 75	thx guys. i wanted to make sure it'll fit. the seller gave me some doubts.

April 14th, 2011, 10:36 AM	#8
Dandeliger Members Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Mississauga Posts: 44	i have a relative question for you guys. i have a protege sedan. OEM tire size is 195/55/15. looking for my summer wheels, im not really sure if i would get any issues when i try replacing them with different tire size. is it safe if i do 16'' or 17''s? i dont really know much so could someone please help me? answers would be deeply appreciated.

August 30th, 2011, 06:47 AM	#9
Canstar1100 Members Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 8	When I want to check optional tire sizes I use 1010tires tire size calculator it will tell you when you go past recommended 3% difference maximum http://1010tires.com/TireSizeCalculator.asp I must get around to introducing myself picking up Protege ES GT on Thursday