I’m trying to get a new set of rims and tires for my 2003 Mazda Protégé ES. I’m thinking about upgrading from my stock 16s to 17s, but I’m not sure of what size tires to get. Discount Tire’s website says I can use: 205/40-17, 205/45-17 or 215/40-17. I also noticed the 2003 Protégé MazdaSpeed uses a 215/45-17 tire.

The wheels I’m looking at right now are 17x7.5 and my car isn’t lowered (one of these days I might). Could someone give me some suggestions?

Also, if anyone has pictures of their ride on 17s, please post with tire dimensions so I can get an idea of what it will look like. Thanks.

 

go to this link
http://www.lesschwab.com/

test out wheels. doesnt have to be the ones you want. but you can get 100% idea what it will look like
you cant use the lowering feature or color feature online, you would have to go to the store to view it.
but you have to be in the pacific north west