Can any wheels from other Mazdas or Fords be used as an upgrade on a Protegé?
Wheels from any Miata or MX-3 will fit perfectly on any Protegé except for the 2001+ ES and Protegé 5, which have 5 lug wheels. Miata alloy wheels are generally lighter than Protegé wheels and make an excellent performance upgrade. The 16″ wheels offered on 2001+ Miatas are the only stock Mazda 16″ wheels that will fit on a 4-lug Protegé. Wheels from a Ford Escort GT/ZX2 will also fit.