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Originally Posted by fundmark19
Does anyone know withe a 2006 mazda 3 s 5door that comes stock with 17's can I use 16 inch rims for the winter like the ones on all other versions of the mazda 3 or am I stuck trying to find 17 inch tires followed by bending over and apply some lube as I purchase them.
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I had a similar predicament with my Protege 5. The tires for my 16 inch wheels were going to be about double the price. I did some searching online and others had put 15 inch wheels on without any trouble. Just make sure that wherever you buy your rims from has a return policy so you can take them back if you need to.
I'd say that you'll probably be OK, but you'll need to make sure that the wheel will fit over the brakes properly. It is difficult to get clear advice from the dealer and/or a tire shop because they'd prefer that you buy the more expensive tires.
Car-related internet forums (there's even a Mazda community - can't remember the name now) are a good place to search because there will be people in there with first-hand stories about what fit on their car.