What is the tire model of the Atenza?
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The tire specifications for the Atenza are 225/45R19 and 225/55R17. In 225/45R19, the first number 225 represents the tire width of 225MM, 45 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 45%, meaning the section height is 45% of the width, and 19 represents the rim diameter of 19 inches. The middle letter "R" stands for radial tire. In 225/55R17, the first number 225 represents the tire width of 225MM, 55 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 55%, meaning the section height is 55% of the width, and 17 represents the rim diameter of 17 inches. The middle letter "R" stands for radial tire. The tire brand for the Atenza is Hankook, and the spare tire specification is non-full size. If you want to replace the tires yourself, you can follow the steps below: Take out the spare tire and jack, place the jack under the frame of the tire to be replaced, ensuring the jack touches the metal part of the frame; Raise the jack until it supports the car. The jack should be positioned under the vehicle. Check and ensure the jack is at a right angle to the ground; Remove the hubcap and loosen the nuts counterclockwise. Do not fully loosen the nuts; just enough to eliminate resistance. When loosening the nuts for the first time, keeping the tire on the ground ensures that the nuts turn, not the tire; Turn the nuts counterclockwise until they are loose. Repeat this step for all lug nuts and completely remove the nuts; Place the new tire on the wheel hub, carefully aligning the tire rim with the wheel bolts. Install the lug nuts and tighten them by hand until all nuts are concealed. At this point, the tire replacement is complete. In addition to the model, the following common data is also marked on the tire: Tire cord material: Represented by Chinese pinyin, such as M-cotton cord, R-rayon cord, N-nylon cord, G-steel cord, ZG-steel radial cord tire. Speed rating: Indicates the maximum speed at which the tire can carry a specified load under specified conditions. Letters A to Z represent the certified speed ratings of tires from 4.8km/h to 300km/h. Common speed ratings include: Q: 160km/h; H: 210km/h; V: 240km/h; W: 270km/h; Y: 300km/h; Rim specification: Indicates the rim specification compatible with the tire for practical use, such as standard rim 5.00F.
Last time I helped my friend check the tires on his Mazda6, I noticed that different model years and trims actually come with different tires. For pre-2017 models, the base trim used 215/55 R17 tires while higher trims had thinner 225/45 R19 tires. Starting from 2018, even the base trim was upgraded to 225-width tires. 225/55 R17 and 225/45 R19 are the mainstream sizes, but the specific size depends on the wheel diameter. The complete tire model is printed in small letters on the tire sidewall - just squat down and look for that alphanumeric combination. Original equipment tires from brands like Bridgestone and Yokohama are quite reliable, but don't randomly switch to different tire sizes as it may cause wheel arch rubbing and affect speedometer accuracy.
The original Mazda Atenza tire model depends on the wheel size. 17-inch wheels are equipped with 225/55 R17 tires, while 19-inch sport wheels use 225/45 R19 low-profile tires, which offer better grip but are more prone to bulging. My car is the 2020 Grand Touring edition, and the original tires removed were Bridgestone TURANZA T005A tread. When replacing tires, pay attention to parameters like 91V or 94W at the back—91/94 represents the load index, and V/W is the maximum speed rating. Special reminder: drive carefully with low-profile tires in the rain, as shallow tread grooves can easily cause slipping. Don’t just go for cheap tires when replacing them, as asymmetric tread patterns can lead to particularly loud tire noise.
