Mazda 626 Wheels and Rims

Mazda 626 Aftermarket Wheel Fitment

The Mazda 626 is the mid-size sedan Mazda built across multiple generations in North America from 1979 through 2002, the long-running global Mazda Capella export name in the US market. Five generations sat under the 626 nameplate in this market: the CB generation (1979-1982), the GC generation (1983-1987), the GD generation (1988-1992), the GE generation (1993-1997), and the GF generation (1998-2002, also called GW in some markets). The GD 626 (1988-1992) shares its chassis with the 1st generation Mazda MX-6. The GE 626 (1993-1997) shares its chassis with the 2nd generation MX-6 and the 2nd generation Ford Probe. The GF 626 (1998-2002) is the last 626 generation sold in North America before the nameplate was replaced by the Mazda 6 in 2003. The Mazda 626 is not currently in our active Element catalog row set, so this hub directs every 626 customer to our Year/Make/Model search and to a free fitment consultation. Pick your generation card below to start.

Find Your Mazda 626 Generation

Pick your generation card to start. The 626 spans the era when Mazda transitioned its mid-size and compact sedans from 4-lug to 5-lug hubs, so the hub spec varies across the production run. The GE generation (1993-1997) and the GF generation (1998-2002) both run the Mazda corporate 5x114.3 / 67.1mm 5-lug hub used across the larger Mazda lineup of that era. Element Wheels does not maintain an active catalog row on the 626 today, so use our Year/Make/Model search to see wheels that fit your specific year and trim, or contact our team for a free fitment consultation before ordering.

The Mazda 626 Bolt Pattern and Hub Bore

The 1993-1997 GE 626 and the 1998-2002 GF 626 both run 5x114.3 with a 67.1mm hub bore and 12x1.5 lug nuts on a 5-lug hub. This is the same Mazda corporate 5-lug hub spec used on the contemporary Mazda MX-6 2nd generation, the 1993-1997 Ford Probe (which sits on the same Mazda GE platform as the GE 626 and GE MX-6), and the rest of the Mazda 5-lug lineup of that era. The 5x114.3 pattern is also expressed as 5x4.5 in imperial nickname because 114.3mm equals 4.5 inches exactly. The 1988-1992 GD 626 sits on the earlier Mazda GD platform shared with the 1st generation MX-6.

One detail to flag because it catches 626 buyers cross-shopping wheels. 5x114.3 is NOT the same as 5x115. The two patterns sit about 0.7mm apart at the bolt circle, which is enough to stress the lug studs over time and create a real safety problem. The 5x4.5 imperial nickname refers to 5x114.3 only (because 4.5 inches equals 114.3mm exactly). 5x115 has no imperial nickname that overlaps with 5x4.5. When you are shopping for a 1993-1997 or 1998-2002 626, confirm the listing reads 5x114.3 specifically. Compare across the rest of the Mazda lineup at our Mazda wheels and rims hub.

Hub bore on the GE and GF 626 is 67.1mm. A wheel with a centerbore larger than 67.1mm needs hub centric rings to bring the bore down to the 626's hub diameter. If your fitment needs rings, they'll be included with the order. For the earlier CB (1979-1982), GC (1983-1987), and GD (1988-1992) 626 generations, contact our team for a free fitment consultation before ordering. The 626 is not currently in our active Element catalog row set, so we route every 626 customer to consultation rather than publishing measurements we have not verified.

626 Generations and the MX-6 / Ford Probe Platform Connection

The Mazda 626 is one of the rare nameplates where two of its generations are platform twins with cars that wear different badges. The 1988-1992 GD 626 sits on the Mazda GD platform, the same chassis Mazda used for the 1st generation MX-6 sport coupe (1988-1992). The 1993-1997 GE 626 sits on the Mazda GE platform, a global Mazda-Ford joint development that also underpins the 2nd generation Mazda MX-6 (1993-1997) and the 2nd generation Ford Probe (1993-1997). In the GE family, all three cars (626 sedan, MX-6 coupe, Ford Probe coupe) share the same bolt pattern, the same 67.1mm hub bore, the same 12x1.5 lug nuts on a 5-lug hub, and the same front wheel drive layout. The body shells and the suspension tuning differ, but the wheel hub spec is identical across the three.

The 1998-2002 GF 626 is the last 626 generation sold in North America. The GF moved to a refined Mazda platform that continues the 5x114.3 / 67.1mm hub spec but with a wider body and a different suspension layout. The GF 626 is also called GW in some markets and was sold as the Mazda Capella outside North America. The 626 nameplate was retired after the 2002 model year and replaced by the Mazda 6 in 2003.

The 626 runs square (same width front and rear) from the factory across every trim and every generation. The car is front wheel drive end to end. There is no factory staggered 626 in any year. Brake size is matched front to rear on every trim. Front to rear tire rotation is part of normal maintenance.

Every wheel we recommend is backed by our Fitment Guarantee. If a wheel does not fit, we pick up the wheels and refund 100 percent. No risk to you.

How We Confirm Fitment on Mazda 626 Wheels

Element Wheels measures fitment on the platforms we sell wheels for. The Mazda 626 itself is not currently in our active catalog row set, but two of its platform twins are: the 1990-1992 Mazda MX-6 (GD platform, same as the 1988-1992 GD 626) and the platform overlap that exists with the Ford Probe and the rest of the Mazda 5-lug lineup of that era. That platform overlap is part of why we can route 626 customers confidently through Year/Make/Model search and consultation: we have measured the platforms that share the 626's hardware, even if we have not produced a catalog row labeled 626 itself.

At our fitment facility in Chandler, Arizona, the Element Wheels team measures directly on the physical platforms we support. For your specific 626 build, send us the year and any chassis modifications (coilovers, big brake kits, suspension bushings) when you reach out for a fitment consultation. We will confirm the right wheel against the platform data we have measured on the related cars in the Mazda lineup. We don't pull specs from manufacturer sheets the way most retailers do.

Mazda 626 Wheels and Rims FAQ

Get Mazda 626 Wheels Right the First Time

Pick the generation card above to start. The 626 is not currently in our active Element catalog row set, so every 626 customer goes through our Year/Make/Model search and a free fitment consultation. We measure the related Mazda MX-6 and Ford Probe platforms directly, and the GE-platform overlap gives us measured data we cross-reference for the 1993-1997 GE 626. Find your fit and start enjoying your build sooner.