1999 Mazda B4000 Tire Size
The original tire size for your 1999 Mazda B4000 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Mazda B4000 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 1999 Mazda B4000 is P225/70R15 100S. A color-coded explanation of the 1999 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. |