1996 Mazda Protege Tire Size & Pressure
The 1996 Mazda Protege tire size depends on trim: the DX, Automatic takes P175/70R13 82S; the DX, Standard takes P175/70R13 82S; the ES, Automatic takes P185/65R14 85H; the ES, Standard takes P185/65R14 85H; the LX, Automatic takes P175/70R13 82S; the LX, Standard takes P175/70R13 82S, per the factory service manual.
- DX, Automatic: P175/70R13 82S
- DX, Standard: P175/70R13 82S
- ES, Automatic: P185/65R14 85H
- ES, Standard: P185/65R14 85H
- LX, Automatic: P175/70R13 82S
- LX, Standard: P175/70R13 82S
DX, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/70R13 82S | Door Placard | — | — |
DX, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/70R13 82S | Door Placard | — | — |
ES, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/65R14 85H | Door Placard | — | — |
ES, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P185/65R14 85H | Door Placard | — | — |
LX, Automatic
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/70R13 82S | Door Placard | — | — |
LX, Standard
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P175/70R13 82S | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 1996 Mazda Protege take?
It depends on the trim: DX, Automatic uses P175/70R13 82S; DX, Standard uses P175/70R13 82S; ES, Automatic uses P185/65R14 85H; ES, Standard uses P185/65R14 85H; LX, Automatic uses P175/70R13 82S; LX, Standard uses P175/70R13 82S.
What is the tire pressure for a 1996 Mazda Protege?
Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.
What is the bolt pattern on a 1996 Mazda Protege?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.