Compare 1997 Mazda Miata Tires

Get Tires for Your Mazda Miata

When it's time to buy new tires for your vehicle, turn to the skilled technicians at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. Browse tires online and schedule an installation appointment today!

1997 Mazda Miata Tires Sizes, Speed Ratings, and Inflation

Not sure about your Mazda Miata tire size? Use the following chart to find information on tire size, speed rating, and inflation.

Trim Level Tire Size Speed Rating Inflation in PSI F/R
1997 Mazda Miata Base P185/60R14 H 26 PSI/26 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1997 Mazda Miata M Edition P195/50R15 V 26 PSI/26 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE
1997 Mazda Miata STO P195/50R15 V 26 PSI/26 PSI SHOP THIS TIRE

1997 Mazda Miata Base

- Size: Shop P185/60R14

- Speed Rating: H

- Inflation F/R: 26 PSI/26 PSI

1997 Mazda Miata M Edition

- Size: Shop P195/50R15

- Speed Rating: V

- Inflation F/R: 26 PSI/26 PSI

1997 Mazda Miata STO

- Size: Shop P195/50R15

- Speed Rating: V

- Inflation F/R: 26 PSI/26 PSI

* Note: these models have different tire sizes depending on vehicle options.

Recommended Tires for Your 1997 Mazda Miata

What tires are best for a 1997 Mazda Miata? The following tire brands and types are a great fit for your Mazda Miata.

SUREDRIVE ALL-Season
ALL-Season

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires
SUREDRIVE Touring A/S
Touring A/S

  • No warranty
  • All-Season
  • Passenger Tires
Toyo PROXES R1R
PROXES R1R

  • No warranty
  • Summer
  • Performance

Get the Right Tires for 1997 Mazda Miata

Shopping for tires can be overwhelming, but not when you're equipped with the right information. That's one reason it's a good idea to visit us when you're ready to buy new  1997 Mazda Miata tires. Firestone Complete Auto Care is the tire shop of choice for Mazda Miata tire options. Whether you want tire that's made to handle diverse terrain, improve fuel-efficiency, or take tight corners, you'll find affordable tires that get the job done.

View Mazda-recommended tires for your 1997 Miata, plus useful info about Mazda Miata tire size, tire inflation, and speed rating. Come to Firestone Complete Auto Care for tires and you'll experience our best service. As one of our tire managers, Ruben, says, “I make sure you know which tire is the best fit for your car, not only for performance but safety.”

Apart from finding the right tire size, you also want to think about a couple of other things when getting new Mazda Miata tires like which tire brands you like most and where you drive. If you live in south Texas, you probably won't need studded snow tires anytime soon. Washington state or Montana is a different story, though. If you live in a state with some extreme seasonal shifts, you might want to switch between winter tires and all-season tires for the best performance.

When evaluating your driving conditions, think about where you live (countryside vs. city vs. mountains) and the kind of unexpected weather you're likely to experience. Drivers in states that fully experience all four seasons often buy two sets of tires: one for summer and one for winter. It's one of the best ways to maximize their Mazda Miata's safety and performance from January to December. Other drivers buy one set of all-season tires instead. That way they don't have to return to the tire shop and their vehicle is always ready for sun, rain, and light snow!

Your personal driving style is the next factor to consider. Do you enjoy pushing your Mazda Miata to the limits? Hitting the road less traveled? If you're a diehard off-roader, you have very different tire needs than a highway commuter who doesn't leave the paved path. You'll want tires that can stand up to sand, stone, gravel, dirt, and more. A larger tire with stiff sidewalls and a wide tread pattern can help prevent punctures and encourage stability in irregular road conditions. But if you're comfortable in the city and suburbs, a Mazda Miata tire that offers low rolling resistance for better fuel efficiency might be exactly what you want. Visit your local Firestone Complete Auto Care for help selecting the tire that's right for you, or get started by browsing tires that fit your vehicle. You can buy 1997 Mazda Miata tires online now!

Tire Brands for Mazda Miatas

You have many great options for Mazda Miata tire brands when you visit Firestone Complete Auto Care. Two of them are Firestone and Bridgestone. Firestone tires for Mazda Miatas always deliver! Harvey Firestone founded the Firestone Tire & Rubber Company in Akron, Ohio in 1900. He was a visionary from the start. Firestone recognized the overwhelming potential for automobile tires, so he began testing and producing farm, truck, and passenger tires. The company can be credited for introducing the first all-rubber, non-skid tire in 1908! Firestone Tires has been dedicated to staying one step ahead of the competition since day one, all thanks to Harvey Firestone. Firestone is now one of the largest tire manufacturers in the world with 8,000 different tires for a variety of vehicles — including the 1997 Mazda Miata.

You can't go wrong with Bridgestone for Mazda Miata tires, too. In 1931, Shojiro Ishibashi founded The Bridgestone Tire Company Ltd. in Japan. In 1990, the company merged with The Firestone Tire & Rubber Company. Today, Bridgestone Tires has more than 50 production facilities and 55,000 employees throughout the Americas! The company remains an international leader in tire and rubber technology, providing exceptional service, tires, and more to drivers around the world. In the words of founder Shojiro Ishibashi, Bridgestone is dedicated worldwide to "serve society with superior quality." What are you waiting for? If you want to drive with peace of mind, buy Bridgestone tires for a 1997 Mazda Miata today!

Mazda Miata Tire Rotation, Repair & More

Firestone Complete Auto Care has been a leading tire provider for more than a century. We're your tire shop and a complete service center for tire installation, maintenance, repair, rotation, and alignment! Buy 1997 Mazda Miata tires online and schedule your installation when it's convenient for you. Many stores are open on Saturday and Sunday for your convenience.

1997 Mazda Miata Tire Q&A

Inspecting and caring for your tires is one of the best ways to help them last. Get answers to common Mazda Miata tire questions and learn how to care for new tires.

  • Is Mazda tire inflation important? Even a tiny decrease in tire pressure could impact your safety and fuel economy. Maintaining proper tire pressure can help increase fuel economy, improve braking time, and boost tire lifespan.
  • Why are there numbers on the side of my Mazda Miata tires? Your tire sidewall numbers tell you the recommended load carrying capacity, speed rating, treadwear, traction, and tire size. Talk to a tire technician to learn how to read Mazda tire numbers.
  • Can I check the tread depth on my Mazda tires at home? Stay on top of your tire tread depth to help avoid a dangerous drive. You can check tread depth with a penny. Hold the penny so that Abraham Lincoln is facing you, then place your penny into a tread groove upside down. If you can see the top of Abe’s head, your tread is shallow and it might be time for new Mazda Miata tires.