2004 Mazda Miata Tire Size

Your Mazda was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2004 Mazda Miata, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Mazda Miata'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.

16-Inch Rims

2004 Mazda Miata

 

The original tire size for your 2004 Mazda Miata is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mazda Miata's' tire size.

205/45R16 83W

Simplified Size:  205-45-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2004 Mazda Miata is 205/45R16 83W.  A color-coded explanation of the 2004 Mazda Miata's tire size is shown below.

205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 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.

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 92 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
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

17-Inch Rims

2004 Mazda Miata

 

The original tire size for your 2004 Mazda Miata is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mazda Miata's' tire size.

Trim Options:

Mazdaspeed

205/40R17 80W

Simplified Size:  205-40-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2004 Mazda Miata is 205/40R17 80W.  A color-coded explanation of the 2004 Mazda Miata's tire size is shown below.

205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.

17

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

80

This tire has a load index of 80, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 990 pounds (450 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 82 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
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.