1987 Mazda RX-7 Tire Size
Your Mazda was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 1987 Mazda RX-7, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Mazda RX-7'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
1987 Mazda RX-7
Your 1987 Mazda RX-7 was manufactured with multiple tire sizes. Choose a tire size below to get a color-coded explanation of the differences. Then pick the best tire size for your 1987 Mazda RX-7.
185/70 R14
Simplified Size: 185-70-14
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1987 Mazda RX-7 is 185/70HR14 H. A color-coded explanation of the 1987 Mazda RX-7's tire size is shown below.
185 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters. | ||||||
14 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 14 inches in diameter. | ||||||
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 129 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 H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
P185/70 R14
Simplified Size: 185-70-14
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1987 Mazda RX-7 is P185/70HR14 H. A color-coded explanation of the 1987 Mazda RX-7's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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185 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters. | ||||||
14 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 14 inches in diameter. | ||||||
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 129 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 H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
15-Inch Rims
1987 Mazda RX-7
The original tire size for your 1987 Mazda RX-7 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mazda RX-7's' tire size.
Trim Options:
GXLGXL 2+2LXLX 2+2Sport
205/60 R15
Simplified Size: 205-60-15
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1987 Mazda RX-7 is 205/60VR15 V. A color-coded explanation of the 1987 Mazda RX-7's tire size is shown below.
205 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters. | ||||||
15 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter. | ||||||
60 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 123 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 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
1987 Mazda RX-7
The original tire size for your 1987 Mazda RX-7 is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Mazda RX-7's' tire size.
Trim Options:
Turbo
205/55 R16
Simplified Size: 205-55-16
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 1987 Mazda RX-7 is 205/55VR16 V. A color-coded explanation of the 1987 Mazda RX-7'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. | ||||||
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 112 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 V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |