1998 Mazda B4000 Tire Size
Your Mazda was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 1998 Mazda B4000, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Mazda B4000's rim size is the number to the right of the R. In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.
Rim Size Selection
Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.
14-Inch Rims
1998 Mazda B4000
The original tire size for your 1998 Mazda B4000 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mazda B4000's' tire size.
Trim Options:
SE 4x2
P225/70R14 98
Simplified Size: 225-70-14
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1998 Mazda B4000 is P225/70R14 98S. A color-coded explanation of the 1998 Mazda B4000's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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225 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. | ||||||
14 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 14 inches in diameter. | ||||||
98 | This tire has a load index of 98, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1650 pounds (750 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
70 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 157 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
15-Inch Rims
1998 Mazda B4000
The original tire size for your 1998 Mazda B4000 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mazda B4000's' tire size.
Trim Options:
SE 4x2
P225/70R15 100
Simplified Size: 225-70-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1998 Mazda B4000 is P225/70R15 100S. A color-coded explanation of the 1998 Mazda B4000's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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225 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. | ||||||
15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. | ||||||
100 | This tire has a load index of 100, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1760 pounds (800 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
70 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 157 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of S, which means 111 mph (180 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |