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1997 Proton 300 Series tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x100 on every 1997 trim.

Tires for the 1997 Proton 300 Series

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

  1. 185/60R14 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1
    Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14
  2. 175/70R13 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
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  3. 185/65R13 Best-rated optional on 1 trim
    Check price on Amazon · 185/65R13

Also listed: 185/55R15 195/50R15 195/45R16 205/45R16

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Trims sold in 1997
3
Generation
I

3 trims sold in 1997

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

Proton 300 Series I

1996–2005 3 trims
300 Series 1.3 72 hp · 1.3L 4G13 I4 175/70R13 82H 3 fitments
Generation
I · 1996–2005
Power
72 hp
Engine
1.3L 4G13 I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/70R13 Wheels 13x5 ET37 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/70R13 82HRim 13x5 ET37 4x10029 psi
185/65R13 82HRim 13x5.5 ET40 4x10029 psi
185/60R14 82HRim 14x5.5 ET40 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). ET37 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

300 Series 1.5 91 hp · 1.5L 4G15 I4 185/60R14 82H 3 fitments
Generation
I · 1996–2005
Power
91 hp
Engine
1.5L 4G15 I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET40 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/60R14 82HRim 14x5.5 ET40 4x10029 psi
185/55R15 82HRim 15x6 ET42 4x10029 psi
195/45R16 82VRim 16x6.5 ET46 4x10030 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.

300 Series 1.6i 109 hp · 1.6L 4G92 I4 185/60R14 82H 3 fitments
Generation
I · 1996–2005
Power
109 hp
Engine
1.6L 4G92 I4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 185/60R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET40 · 4x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
185/60R14 82HRim 14x5.5 ET40 4x10029 psi
195/50R15 82HRim 15x6 ET42 4x10029 psi
205/45R16 82VRim 16x6.5 ET46 4x10030 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 1997
3
Generation
I
Other years
All years (1996–2005)

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