2015 Mazda MX-5 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 5x114.3 (Europe, USA) or 4x100 (Europe), depending on the market version.

Tires for the 2015 Mazda MX-5

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

205/50R16 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · Europe, USA

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195/50R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe

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205/45R17 Best-rated optional on 6 trims · Europe, USA

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Trims sold in 2015: 6
Generations: IV (ND)III (NC) sold in 2 market versions
Other years: 2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
All years (1990–2026)

6 trims sold in 2015

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes and bolt patterns. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Mazda MX-5 IV (ND)

2015–2023 Europe 2 trims

MX-5 1.5i 129 hp · 1.5L P5-VPR I4 195/50R16 84V 3 fitments

Generation: ND · 2015–2023
Market: Europe
Power: 129 hp
Engine: 1.5L P5-VPR I4, Petrol
Center bore: 54.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 4x100
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 195/50R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 54.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
195/50R16 84V	Rim 16x6.5 ET45 4x100	29 psi
205/45R17 84W	Rim 17x7 ET45 4x100	29 psi
215/35R18 84W	Rim 18x7 ET45 4x100	30 psi

How to read 84V: 84 is the load index (up to 1,102 lb / 500 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

MX-5 2.0i 158 hp · 2.0L PE-VPS I4 195/50R16 84V 3 fitments

Generation: ND · 2015–2023
Market: Europe
Power: 158 hp
Engine: 2.0L PE-VPS I4, Petrol
Center bore: 54.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 4x100
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 195/50R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 54.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
195/50R16 84V	Rim 16x6.5 ET45 4x100	29 psi
205/45R17 84W	Rim 17x7 ET45 4x100	29 psi
205/40R18 83W	Rim 18x8 ET45 4x100	30 psi

Mazda MX-5 III (NC)

2006–2015 4 trims

Europe

2 trims

MX-5 1.8i +1 variant 123 hp · L8-DE I4 205/50R16 87V 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0i

Generation: NC · 2006–2015
Market: Europe
Power: 123 hp
Engine: L8-DE I4, Petrol
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/50R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/50R16 87V	Rim 16x6.5 ET55 5x114.3	29 psi
205/45R17 84W	Rim 17x7 ET55 5x114.3	29 psi

How to read 87V: 87 is the load index (up to 1,202 lb / 545 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims

MX-5 2.0i AT +1 variant 158 hp · 2.0L LF-VE I4 205/50R16 87V 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0i MT

Generation: NC · 2006–2015
Market: USA
Power: 158 hp
Engine: 2.0L LF-VE I4, Petrol
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/50R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/50R16 87V	Rim 16x6.5 ET55 5x114.3	29 psi
205/45R17 84W	Rim 17x7 ET55 5x114.3	29 psi
205/45R17 84W	Rim 17x7 ET55 5x114.3	29 psi

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.