2003 Mazda Protege Tire Size

Your Mazda was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2003 Mazda Protege, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Mazda Protege'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.

15-Inch Rims

2003 Mazda Protege

 

The original tire size for your 2003 Mazda Protege is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mazda Protege's' tire size.

Trim Options:

DXLX

P195/55R15 84V

Simplified Size:  195-55-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2003 Mazda Protege is P195/55R15 84V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2003 Mazda Protege's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
195

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 195 millimeters.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

84

This tire has a load index of 84, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1100 pounds (500 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 107 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

16-Inch Rims

2003 Mazda Protege

 

The original tire size for your 2003 Mazda Protege is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mazda Protege's' tire size.

Trim Options:

ES

P195/50R16 83V

Simplified Size:  195-50-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2003 Mazda Protege is P195/50R16 83V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2003 Mazda Protege's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
195

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 195 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

83

This tire has a load index of 83, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1071 pounds (487 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

50

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 97 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

17-Inch Rims

2003 Mazda Protege

 

The original tire size for your 2003 Mazda Protege is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mazda Protege's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Mazdaspeed

215/45ZR17

Simplified Size:  215-45-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2003 Mazda Protege is 215/45ZR17 .  A color-coded explanation of the 2003 Mazda Protege's tire size is shown below.

215

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

Z

This tire has a speed class of Z, which means it's part of an elite speed class of 149 mph or more (240 km/h).  A tire's speed class is less specific than the speed rating.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 96 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal