1996 Mazda Protege Wheels & Rims
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Your 1996 Mazda Protege DX, ES, or LX rides on a 4x100 bolt pattern with a stock wheel size of 13x5. Whether you're keeping it original or stepping up to a larger diameter, ThreePiece.us has verified fitment for sizes ranging from 13x5 all the way to 17x7. Every wheel we offer is guaranteed to bolt on correctly to your Protege.
We stock premium brands including Vors, Heritage Wheel, Work Wheels, Motegi Racing, MST Wheels, Petrol, Enkei, and Shift. Whatever style suits your vision, you'll find the perfect upgrade backed by our fitment expertise and free shipping to the lower 48 states.
1996 Mazda Protege Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 1996 Mazda Protege DX, ES, or LX bolts up with a 4x100 pattern. The stock wheel is a 13x5 at 45-millimeter offset. You can upgrade to larger diameters and widths, including 14-inch wheels in 5 to 6-inch widths, 15-inch options from 6 to 6.5 inches, or 16 and 17-inch wheels at 7-inch width. The fitment remains square across the vehicle.
Only wheels with a 4x100 bolt pattern will fit your Protege. Use hub-centric rings if your chosen wheel has a center bore larger than the stock 54.1-millimeter size to ensure a proper fit. Avoid excessive width or aggressive offsets that could cause rubbing against the fenders or suspension components during turning and suspension movement.
Every wheel we list has been verified to fit your Protege and ships free to the lower 48 states. We stock quality brands like Vors, Work Wheels, Enkei, and Motegi Racing in sizes compatible with your car.
1996 Mazda Protege 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 13x5 wheels at a +45 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
M12x1.5
Torque Spec
81 ft-lbs
TPMS
No
1996 Mazda Protege Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 13x5 | +35 to +45 | 175/70R13, 155/80R13, 185/65R13 | — |
| 14x5 | +35 to +45 | 185/65R14, 195/60R14 | — |
| 13x5.5 | +35 to +45 | 175/70R13, 185/65R13 | — |
| 14x5.5 | +35 to +45 | 185/65R14, 185/60R14, 195/60R14 | — |
| 14x6 | +35 to +45 | 185/65R14, 185/60R14, 195/60R14 | — |
| 15x6 | +35 to +45 | 195/55R15, 195/50R15, 185/55R15 | — |
| 15x6.5 | +35 to +45 | 195/55R15, 195/50R15, 185/55R15 | — |
| 15x7 | +35 to +40 | 195/55R15, 195/50R15, 205/55R15 | — |
| 16x7 | +35 to +40 | 195/50R16, 205/45R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +35 to +40 | 205/40R17 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Mazda Protege
- 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 Protege Build
- Mazda Protege coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Mazda Protege exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Mazda Protege suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Mazda Protege 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