2004 Mazda 3 ( tires ???)

HamboneHambone Member Posts: 2
edited October 2018 in Mazda
Hi,
Regarding a 2004 Mazda 3 sedan.

Does anyone know if I can replace my 205/50R17 's
Mud/snows with 205/50R16 snow tires ( they are on rims ).

Thanks a billion !
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  • kyfdxkyfdx Moderator Posts: 263,911
    Hambone said:

    Hi,
    Regarding a 2004 Mazda 3 sedan.

    Does anyone know if I can replace my 205/50R17 's
    Mud/snows with 205/50R16 snow tires ( they are on rims ).

    Thanks a billion !

    If 205/50-17 is the correct size, then the 16" tires will be 1" short in diameter.

    That is a massive difference that will definitely throw off your speedometer/odometer, and possibly cause other problems.

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  • HamboneHambone Member Posts: 2
    Thanks for the help !
    H
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