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messupdude
08-01-2016, 06:23 PM
Hi guys,

I have a 2016 3S GT and was wondering if the stock 16" wheels and tires would work on my car that currently have the stock 18"?
S.F.W.
08-01-2016, 07:51 PM
Stock 16" from another Mazda ? Why do you want to go that route ? Winter ?
messupdude
08-01-2016, 08:01 PM
Hi guys,

I have a 2016 3S GT and was wondering if the stock 16" wheels and tires would work on my car that currently have the stock 18"?

Yes. Tires are so much cheaper at 16".
S.F.W.
08-01-2016, 09:45 PM
Yes. Tires are so much cheaper at 16".
Will fit fine.
Reddie1337
08-02-2016, 11:18 AM
The stock size for 2016 is P205/60R16

The older 3 has a 205/55R16, either will work.


-Reddie
McGuyver_3
08-05-2016, 07:11 PM
Just make sure that the rim clears the brakes.
messupdude
08-06-2016, 11:17 PM
Just make sure that the rim clears the brakes.

Aw crap... I don't know if there's any difference in brakes between the mexico and japan built ones.
McGuyver_3
08-06-2016, 11:50 PM
If I remember correctly the GT used to have bigger front brakes. On the gen 2 speed you were able to fit a 16" rim depending on the offset and the rim style. I would test fit a rim on the front as that is generally where the calipers are bigger. Not so worried about the rear as they are usually rather smaller than the front
messupdude
08-07-2016, 12:27 AM
If I remember correctly the GT used to have bigger front brakes. On the gen 2 speed you were able to fit a 16" rim depending on the offset and the rim style. I would test fit a rim on the front as that is generally where the calipers are bigger. Not so worried about the rear as they are usually rather smaller than the front

My spare tire says T125/70D16. I'm gonna assume it's going to fit 16" steelies. Anyone wanna correct me?
McGuyver_3
08-07-2016, 02:08 AM
My spare tire says T125/70D16. I'm gonna assume it's going to fit 16" steelies. Anyone wanna correct me?

If you have a 16" spare you should be ok. Just still test fit a rim with the steel wheels. As some steel wheels will have a different design and may interfere with the caliper. I simply picked up a set of OEM gen 1 alloys for my gen 2 speed and had no issues.
mazdaman007
08-25-2016, 02:24 PM
Can 100% confirm 16" Mazda OEM rims fits fine on the front and rear. I test fit a Mazda 16" OEM alloy rim on my 2015 GT before I went ahead and mounted the tires.
MS3_
08-25-2016, 11:59 PM
will fit no problem
7S POWER
12-12-2017, 09:27 AM
A 195/60-16 will even grip better in the winter