1996 Mazda MX-3 Wheels & Rims
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Your 1996 Mazda MX-3 Precedia rolls on a 4x100 bolt pattern with factory 14x5.5 wheels. We carry premium brands like Work Wheels, Enkei, and Motegi Racing that bolt right up to your MX-3. Every wheel we stock for your fitment is verified to fit perfectly, and we ship free to the lower 48 states.
Upgrading your setup is simple with our wide range of compatible sizes, from 14-inch to 18-inch options. Whether you're after refined classics from Heritage Wheel or modern performance from brands like Vors and MST Wheels, we have the right fitment waiting for you. All wheels ship free.
1996 Mazda MX-3 Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1996 Mazda MX-3 uses a 4x100 bolt pattern with a 54.1mm hub-centric bore. The stock wheel is 14x5.5 at 45mm offset. You can fit sizes ranging from 14x5.5 through 18x7, including 15-inch and 16-inch options, so there's flexibility without staggered setups to complicate your build.
Only wheels with a 4x100 bolt pattern will fit your MX-3—no exceptions. Since the center bore is 54.1mm, use hub-centric rings if your chosen wheel's bore measures larger. Be mindful that significantly wider or more aggressive offsets risk contact with the fender or suspension components, so stay within reasonable parameters when selecting your size and offset combination.
Every wheel we list for your MX-3 is verified to bolt on and ships free to the lower 48 states. We carry Vors, Heritage Wheel, Work Wheels, Motegi Racing, MST Wheels, Petrol, Enkei, and Shift in the sizes that fit your car.
1996 Mazda MX-3 Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 4x100 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 54.1mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 14x5.5 wheels at a +45 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
M12x1.5
Torque Spec
81 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1996 Mazda MX-3 Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14x5.5 | +35 to +50 | 185/65R14, 195/60R14, 185/60R14 | — |
| 14x6 | +35 to +50 | 185/65R14, 195/60R14, 185/60R14 | — |
| 15x6 | +35 to +50 | 205/55R15, 195/55R15, 205/50R15 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +35 to +45 | 205/55R15, 195/55R15, 205/50R15 | — |
| 16x6.5 | +35 to +40 | 195/50R16, 205/45R16 | — |
| 15x7 | +35 to +40 | 205/55R15, 195/55R15, 205/50R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +35 to +40 | 195/50R16, 205/45R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +35 to +40 | 205/45R17, 215/40R17 | — |
| 18x7 | +35 to +40 | 215/35R18 | — |
| 17x7.5 | +35 to +40 | 205/45R17, 215/40R17 | — |
| 18x7.5 | +35 to +40 | 215/35R18 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Mazda MX-3
- Work Wheels — Meister, Emotion, Equip, CR Kiwami
- Volk Racing — TE37, CE28, ZE40
- SSR — Professor, Formula, GTX
- Gram Lights — 57CR, 57DR, 57Xtreme
- Enkei — RPF1, NT03, PF01
- Aodhan — DS02, AH02, AFF7
- WedsSport — SA-72R, TC105X
Complete Your 1996 Mazda MX-3 Build
- Mazda MX-3 coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Mazda MX-3 exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Mazda MX-3 suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Mazda MX-3 brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers