width MAZDA MODEL 3 5-DOOR 2016 User Guide

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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by ei\
ther ETRTO
(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing
Association).
215
“215” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In\
general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65
“65” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
R
“R” is the tire construction symbol. R indicates “Radial ply construction”.
15
“15” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
95
“95” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire
can support.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.
1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index & speed symbol
T115/70D16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is\
an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
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“115” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the width
in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In gener\
al, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
70
“70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
D
“D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply construction”.
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Specifications
Specifications
Dimensions
4-Door
(U.S.A. and Canada)
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length 4,580 mm (180.3 in)
Overall width 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height 1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Front tread 1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Rear tread 1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
(Mexico)
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length 4,580 mm (180.3 in)
Overall width 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height 1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Front tread 1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Rear tread 1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
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Specifications
Specifications
5-Door
(U.S.A. and Canada)
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length 4,460 mm (175.6 in)
Overall width 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height
*1Type A 1,470 mm (57.9 in)
Type B 1,455 mm (57.3 in)
Front tread 1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Rear tread 1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
(Mexico)
ItemVehicle specification
Overall length 4,460 mm (175.6 in)
Overall width 1,795 mm (70.7 in)
Overall height
*1Type A 1,465 mm (57.7 in)
Type B 1,450 mm (57.1 in)
Front tread 1,555 mm (61.2 in)
Rear tread 1,560 mm (61.4 in)
Wheelbase 2,700 mm (106.3 in)
*1 The overall height is categorized according to the antenna type as follo\
ws:
Type A
Antenna
Type B
Except above.
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