The 1990 Mazda RX-7 has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 205/55R16, and a 59.6mm center bore.

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1990 Mazda RX-7 Engine & Trim Levels

Turbo II
Bolt Pattern5x114.3
Center Bore59.6
Stud SizeM 12x1.5
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Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 1990 Mazda RX-7

Tire geometry — 205/55R16

The 205/55R16 fitted to the 1990 Mazda RX-7 has a section width of 205mm and an aspect ratio of 55%, mounted on a 16-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 112.8mm (4.44") and an overall outside diameter of 631.9mm (24.88"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 504 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.

Plus-sizing window

If you want to upsize wheels on the 1990 Mazda RX-7 while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 215/47R17 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 195/64R15 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.

Wheel fitment specs

The 1990 Mazda RX-7 uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 59.6mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 6.5J – 7.5J, and offsets in the ET35 – ET45 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.

Tire pressure guidance

Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 1990 Mazda RX-7 is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker — always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.

OEM Wheel & Tire Specs

Engine & TrimTire SizeRim SizeOffset (ET)
Turbo II16x7.0JET40

Frequently Asked Questions

What tire size does the 1990 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II use?

The 1990 Mazda RX-7 Turbo II uses 205/55R16 tires as standard equipment.

What is the bolt pattern of the 1990 Mazda RX-7?

The 1990 Mazda RX-7 has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a center bore of 59.6mm.

What is the wheel offset of the 1990 Mazda RX-7?

The 1990 Mazda RX-7 has a wheel offset of ET40.

Other Vehicles with 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern

The following vehicles share the same 5x114.3 bolt pattern as the 1990 Mazda RX-7, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).