Tires

Sample tire mark and its meaning

  1. Nominal section width

  2. Nominal aspect ratio in %

  3. Construction code

  4. Nominal rim diameter in inches

  5. Load index (not on ZR tires)

  6. Speed symbol

  7. Mud and snow

Tire mark information

Choose the proper tires for your vehicle using the following tire mark information.

Speed symbol

Maximum permissible speed

Q

Up to 160 km/h (99 mph)

R

Up to 170 km/h (105 mph)

S

Up to 180 km/h (111 mph)

T

Up to 190 km/h (118 mph)

U

Up to 200 km/h (124 mph)

H

Up to 210 km/h (130 mph)

V

Up to 240 km/h (149 mph)

W

Up to 270 km/h (167 mph)

Y

Up to 300 km/h (186 mph)

ZR

Over 240 km/h (149 mph)

Tire and inflation pressure

 


The tires have been optimally matched with the chassis of your vehicle. When replacing tires, Mazda recommends that you replace tires of the same type originally fitted to your vehicle. For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Check the tire pressure label for tire size and inflation pressure.

Refer to Tire Pressure Label (Search).

Standard tire

Tire size

Inflation pressure

Front

Rear

195/50R16 84V

200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)

200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)

205/45R17 84W

200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)

200 kPa (2.0 bar, 29 psi)

Single occupant's weight: About 75 kg

Lug nut tightening torque

When installing a tire, tighten the lug nut to the following torque.

108―147 N·m (12―14 kgf·m, 80―108 ft·lbf)

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