2008 Mazda 3 snow tires fit a 2012 Sport SkyActiv ???

[-gb-]

Has anyone put 15 inch snow tires from a 2008 Mazda 3 on a 2012 Mazda Sport? I know that the bolt pattern is the same but I'm not sure if the calipers will rub. Anyone tried this??

[-gb-]

... I'm talking about steel rims.

[aris]

2.0L motor you can put 15's
2.3L or 2.5L motor 16's is the lowest you can go

[-gb-]

I'm looking at putting them on a 2012 Sport Sky

[aris]

I'm looking at putting them on a 2012 Sport Sky

Ok what size is the motor?

[-gb-]

It's a 2.0L

[aris]

It's a 2.0L

15's will fit

[-gb-]

Thanks aris, have you've tried this personally? The guys at TorontoMazda told me that they would fit but that the calipers might rub. Just wanted to check if you've tried this first hand. Thanks again

[Fuyuzora]

15's will fit

Skyactiv though. That engine is a lot closer to the 2.5's specs than the original 2.0, if memory serves correctly, so it may have larger calipers (like the 2.5).

[aris]

Skyactiv though. That engine is a lot closer to the 2.5's specs than the original 2.0, if memory serves correctly, so it may have larger calipers (like the 2.5).

-gb- you might want to test fit it just to make sure :)

[-gb-]

-gb- you might want to test fit it just to make sure :)

Think that's what I'm going to have to do.

[aris]

Think that's what I'm going to have to do.

Did you find out?

[Jeff-TheBiz]

I am waiting for the rim so I can test fit it for him.

[aris]

I am waiting for the rim so I can test fit it for him.

Ok..

[-gb-]

Dropped off one rim last night for Jeff to test fit. Will report back...

[FLIPDADY]

The Sky's share the exact same brakes as the regular 2.0 models. Fitment shouldn't be an issue.

[aris]

The Sky's share the exact same brakes as the regular 2.0 models. Fitment shouldn't be an issue.

Well -gb- their is your answer :)

[-gb-]

The Sky's share the exact same brakes as the regular 2.0 models. Fitment shouldn't be an issue.

great news - thanks!

[flex167]

So gb, did u put ur winter(tires and steelies) on ? Any issues? not only the tire size but the steel rims as well. Are they perfect fit to ur 2012 skyactiv?

[Fuman]

So gb, did u put ur winter(tires and steelies) on ? Any issues? not only the tire size but the steel rims as well. Are they perfect fit to ur 2012 skyactiv?
Flex, since you are new, Flipdaddy works in parts at the dealer. If Flipdaddy says it's okay, its okay


2.0L motor you can put 15's
2.3L or 2.5L motor 16's is the lowest you can go

I'm looking at putting them on a 2012 Sport Sky

Ok what size is the motor?

It's a 2.0L

15's will fit
@gb, i know you are anxious to know if the Rims will fit, but take the time to read people's post carefully.

[mictang]

I have a similar question to the original post. I have a 2008.5 3sport GT. I need to replace my winter tires, but I might give up the car at the end of the lease this spring. If I do, I will replace the car with a sport 3GS-Sky which has the 2.0L. Given the info in this thread, I was going to buy a new set of 205-55-16 winters that I can use on the current 2008.5, and can then use on the 3GS-Sky next season. Does that work? Meaning, the 16's will be fine on the new car as well as the old, right?

Thanks.

[aris]

I have a similar question to the original post. I have a 2008.5 3sport GT. I need to replace my winter tires, but I might give up the car at the end of the lease this spring. If I do, I will replace the car with a sport 3GS-Sky which has the 2.0L. Given the info in this thread, I was going to buy a new set of 205-55-16 winters that I can use on the current 2008.5, and can then use on the 3GS-Sky next season. Does that work? Meaning, the 16's will be fine on the new car as well as the old, right?

Thanks.
Yes the 16's will fit

[Jeff-TheBiz]

I have had them test fitted and they fit fine.