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1997 Mazda RX-7 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Mazda RX-7

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

  1. 235/45R17 front + 255/40R17 rear Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 front Check price on Amazon · 255/40R17 rear
  2. 235/45R17 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17
  3. 225/50R16 Best-rated optional on 2 trims · Europe, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16

Also listed: 235/40R18 235/40R18 + 265/35R18

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Trims sold in 1997
3
Generation
FD sold in 2 market versions

3 trims sold in 1997

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

Mazda RX-7 FD

1992–2003 3 trims

Japan

2 trims
RX-7 1.3 Turbo (E-FD3S) 252 hp · 13B R 235/45R17 / 255/40R17 2 fitments
Generation
FD · 1992–2003
Market
Japan
Power
252 hp
Engine
13B R, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 255/40R17 Wheels 17x8 ET50 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/45R17Rim 17x8 ET50 5x114.3–
Rear255/40R17Rim 17x8.5 ET50 5x114.3–
225/50R16 92VRim 16x8 ET50 5x114.3–
RX-7 1.3 Turbo (E-FD3S) 261 hp · 13B R 235/45R17 2 fitments
Generation
FD · 1992–2003
Market
Japan
Power
261 hp
Engine
13B R, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Wheels 17x8.5 ET50 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R17Rim 17x8.5 ET50 5x114.3–
235/40R18Rim 18x9 ET45 5x114.3–

Europe

1 trim
RX-7 1.3 Turbo 245 hp · 13B R 235/45R17 / 255/40R17 3 fitments
Generation
FD · 1992–2003
Market
Europe
Power
245 hp
Engine
13B R, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R17 Check price on Amazon · 255/40R17 Wheels 17x8 ET50 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
Front235/45R17Rim 17x8 ET50 5x114.3–
Rear255/40R17Rim 17x8.5 ET50 5x114.3–
Front235/40R18Rim 18x8 ET45 5x114.3–
Rear265/35R18 91WRim 18x9 ET45 5x114.3–
225/50R16 92VRim 16x8 ET50 5x114.3–
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.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1997
3
Generation
FD sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1979–2003)

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