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2002 Mazda MX-5 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x100 on every 2002 trim.

Tires for the 2002 Mazda MX-5

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 185/60R14 Best-rated standard on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14
  2. 205/45R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 205/45R16
  3. 195/50R15 Best-rated optional on 2 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 195/50R15

Also listed: 185/55R15 205/50R15 195/45R16 205/40R17 215/35R17

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Trims sold in 2002
3
Generation
II (NB)

3 trims sold in 2002

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Mazda MX-5 II (NB)

1998–2005 3 trims
MX-5 1.6i 109 hp · 1.6L B6 I4 185/60R14 82H 4 fitments
Generation
NB · 1998–2005
Power
109 hp
Engine
1.6L B6 I4, Petrol
Center bore
54.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14 Wheels 14x6 ET40 · 4x100 · 54.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/60R14 82HRim 14x6 ET40 4x10026 psi
185/55R15 84HRim 15x6 ET40 4x10026 psi
195/50R15 84VRim 15x6 ET40 4x10026 psi
195/45R16 84VRim 16x6.5 ET42 4x10029 psi

How to read 82H: 82 is the load index (up to 1,047 lb / 475 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

MX-5 1.8i 152 hp · 1.8L BP I4 205/45R16 83W 3 fitments
Generation
NB · 1998–2005
Power
152 hp
Engine
1.8L BP I4, Petrol
Center bore
54.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/45R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET40 · 4x100 · 54.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/45R16 83WRim 16x6.5 ET40 4x10029 psi
205/40R17 82WRim 17x7 ET42 4x10029 psi
215/35R17 83ZRim 17x7 ET38 4x10030 psi

How to read 83W: 83 is the load index (up to 1,074 lb / 487 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

MX-5 1.8i 144 hp · 1.8L BP I4 185/60R14 82H 4 fitments
Generation
NB · 1998–2005
Power
144 hp
Engine
1.8L BP I4, Petrol
Center bore
54.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14 Wheels 14x6 ET40 · 4x100 · 54.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/60R14 82HRim 14x6 ET40 4x10026 psi
195/50R15 84VRim 15x6 ET40 4x10026 psi
205/50R15 84VRim 15x6.5 ET42 4x10026 psi
205/45R16 84WRim 16x6.5 ET38 4x10029 psi

How to read 82H: 82 is the load index (up to 1,047 lb / 475 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2002
3
Generation
II (NB)
Other years
All years (1990–2026)

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