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Technical Data (Suspension): Other Mazda MX-5 NC

Wheel and Tire

ItemSpecification
Standard tire and wheel
WheelSize16 x 6 1/2J17 x 7J
Offset(mm {in})55 {2.17}
Pitch circle diameter(mm {in})114.3 {4.50}
MaterialAluminum alloy
TireSize205/50R16 87V205/45R17 84W
Air pressure (kPa {kgf/cm 2 , psi})Front200 {2.0, 29}
Rear200 {2.0, 29}
Remaining tread(mm {in})1.6 {0.06}
Wheel and tireWheel and tire runout (mm {in})Radial direction1.5 {0.06} max.
Lateral direction2.0 {0.08} max.
Wheel imbalance(g {oz})Adhesive-type (1) : 13 {0.46} max. Knock-type (2) : 8 {0.28} max.Adhesive-type (1) : 11 {0.39} max. Knock-type (2) : 7 {0.25} max.
(1) Total weight exceeds 160 g {5.65 oz} . (2) One balance weight: 60 g {2.12 02} max. If the total weight exceeds 100 g {3.53 oz} on one side, rebalance after moving the tire around on the rim. Do not use three or more balance weights.
(1)Total weight exceeds 160 g {5.65 oz} .
(2)One balance weight: 60 g {2.12 02} max. If the total weight exceeds 100 g {3.53 oz} on one side, rebalance after moving the tire around on the rim. Do not use three or more balance weights.

WHEEL AND TIRE SPECIFICATION

ItemSpecification
Front upper arm ball joint rotational torque0.3-2.2 N.m {4-22 kgf.cm, 3-19 in.lbf}
Front lower arm ball joint rotational torque0.4-2.9 N.m {5-29 kgf.cm, 4-25 in.lbf}
Front stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque0.2-2.0 N.m {3-20 kgf.cm, 2-17 in.lbf}
Rear trailing link (upper) ball joint rotational torque0.4-3.3 N.m {5-33 kgf.cm, 4-29 in.lbf}
Rear lateral link (upper) ball joint rotational torque0.4-2.8 N.m {5-28 kgf.cm, 4-24 in.lbf}
Rear lateral link (lower) ball joint rotational torque0.4-2.8 N.m {5-28 kgf.cm, 4-24 in.lbf}
Toe control link ball joint rotational torque0.3-2.2 N.m {4-22 kgf.cm, 3-19 in.lbf} Pull scale reading: 3-22 N {0.3-2.2 kgf, 0.7-4.9 lbf}
Rear stabilizer control link ball joint rotational torque0.23-0.47 N.m {2.35-4.79 kgf.cm, 2.04-4.15 in.lbf}

BALL JOINT ROTATIONAL TORQUE SPECIFICATION