Rims for Mazda MX-5 in Easy-to-Read Graphs

Average rim size per years

Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 rims

    • Average rim diameter: 16 in. (406 mm)
    • Average rim width: 6 in. (152 mm)
    • Load to one rim: 265 kg (585 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 33%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.19 hp/mm (0.88 kW/mm)
    • Summary width of rims: 24 in. (610 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 50.2 in. per wheel (1275 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

Original 2019 Mazda MX-5 rim size

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 SkyActiv-G 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-G
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.5 in. (419 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.5 in. (165 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 126 mph (203 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 266 kg (587 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 34%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.95 hp/mm (0.7 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 10.74 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 26 in. (660 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 51.8 in. per wheel (1316 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2016 Mazda MX-5 rim size

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 SkyActiv-G — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 1.5 SkyActiv-G — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 SkyActiv-G 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    2.1 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    1.5 SkyActiv-G 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2.7 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 SkyActiv-G
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 1.5 SkyActiv-G
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.5 in. (419 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6 in. (152 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 132 mph (213 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 271 kg (597 lbs)
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.95 hp/mm (0.7 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 12.7 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 24 in. (610 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 51.8 in. per wheel (1316 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2008 Mazda MX-5 rim size

  • 2.0 — 6 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 1.8 — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.8 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.8 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)
    2.3 mm to 1 Nm 35.3% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.8 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2.4 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 17
    (152 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.3%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.5 in. (419 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.5 in. (165 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 130 mph (210 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 271 kg (597 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 34%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.93 hp/mm (0.68 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 12.7 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 26 in. (660 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 51.8 in. per wheel (1316 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2005 Mazda MX-5 rim size

  • 1.8 i 16V — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i 16V R5 — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i 16V — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i 16V R6 — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.8 i 16V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 i 16V R5 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 i 16V — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.0 i 16V R6 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i 16V R5 — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i 16V — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i 16V R6 — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.8 i 16V 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    - 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 i 16V R5 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 i 16V 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    2.3 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.0 i 16V R6 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    2.3 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque -
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V R5
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V R6
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16 in. (406 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6 in. (152 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 134 mph (215 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 264 kg (582 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 33%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.94 hp/mm (0.69 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 12.69 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 24 in. (610 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 50.2 in. per wheel (1275 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2006 Mazda MX-5 rim size

  • 1.8 i 16V — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 i 16V — 6 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.8 i 16V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 i 16V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.8 i 16V — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 i 16V — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.8 i 16V 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    - 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 i 16V 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 37.5% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque -
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 16
    (152 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 37.5%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15 in. (381 mm)
      • Average rim width: 5.5 in. (140 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 127 mph (205 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 261 kg (575 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 31%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.98 hp/mm (0.72 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 14.11 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 22 in. (559 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 47.1 in. per wheel (1196 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1998 Mazda MX-5 rim size

  • 1.6 i 16V — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.8 i 16V — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 1.8i 16V — 5.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.6 i 16V — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 1.8 i 16V — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 1.8i 16V — 165 mm min and 195 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.6 i 16V — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.8 i 16V — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 1.8i 16V — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.6 i 16V 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.5 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    1.8 i 16V 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.4 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    1.8i 16V 5.5J x 16
    (140 x 406 mm)
    2.4 mm to 1 Nm 34.4% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    22 in.
    (559 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.5 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8 i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8i 16V
    Rim width and diameter 5.5J x 16
    (140 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 34.4%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 22 in.
    (559 mm)

    Quick notes on Mazda MX-5 rims

      • Average rim diameter: 14 in. (356 mm)
      • Average rim width: 5 in. (127 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 122 mph (197 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 243 kg (536 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 29%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.97 hp/mm (0.71 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 12.28 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 20 in. (508 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 44 in. per wheel (1118 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1989 Mazda MX-5 rim size

  • 1.6 — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter
  • 1.8 — 5 in. width and 14 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 1.6 — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • 1.8 — 155 mm min and 185 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 1.6 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 1.8 — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    1.6 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.6 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    1.8 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    2.3 mm to 1 Nm 35.7% 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 1.6
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.6 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)
    Vehicle 1.8
    Rim width and diameter 5J x 14
    (127 x 356 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 35.7%
    Total rims circumference 176 in.
    (4470 mm)
    Total rims width 20 in.
    (508 mm)