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1996 Mazda MX-6 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 1996 trim.

Tires for the 1996 Mazda MX-6

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

  1. 205/55R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2 · USA, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15
  2. 195/65R14 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · USA
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  3. 195/60R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · Japan
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Also listed: 205/50R16 215/45R17 235/40R17

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Trims sold in 1996
4
Generation
GE sold in 2 market versions

4 trims sold in 1996

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Mazda MX-6 GE

1992–1998 4 trims

Japan

2 trims
MX-6 2.0i (E-GEES) 158 hp · V6 195/60R15 88H 4 fitments
Generation
GE · 1992–1998
Market
Japan
Power
158 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/60R15 88HRim 15x6 ET45 5x114.330 psi
205/55R15 87VRim 15x6.5 ET45 5x114.330 psi
205/50R16 85VRim 16x6.5 ET48 5x114.333 psi
215/45R17 87WRim 17x7 ET42 5x114.333 psi

How to read 88H: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

MX-6 2.5i (E-GE5S) 197 hp · V6 205/55R15 87V 4 fitments
Generation
GE · 1992–1998
Market
Japan
Power
197 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R15 87VRim 15x6.5 ET45 5x114.330 psi
205/50R16 85VRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x114.333 psi
215/45R17 87VRim 17x7 ET45 5x114.333 psi
235/40R17 89WRim 17x7.5 ET42 5x114.333 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). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
MX-6 2.0i 118 hp · I4 195/65R14 88H 3 fitments
Generation
GE · 1992–1998
Market
USA
Power
118 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R14 Wheels 14x6.5 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R14 88HRim 14x6.5 ET45 5x114.330 psi
205/55R15 87VRim 15x6.5 ET45 5x114.330 psi
205/50R16 85VRim 16x6.5 ET45 5x114.333 psi

How to read 88H: 88 is the load index (up to 1,235 lb / 560 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

MX-6 2.5i 161 hp · V6 205/55R15 87V 3 fitments
Generation
GE · 1992–1998
Market
USA
Power
161 hp
Engine
V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R15 Wheels 15x6.5 ET45 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R15 87VRim 15x6.5 ET45 5x114.330 psi
205/50R16 85VRim 16x6.5 ET48 5x114.333 psi
215/45R17 88WRim 17x7 ET42 5x114.333 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). ET45 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 1996
4
Generation
GE sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1992–1998)

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