What are the best tyres for a Mazda3?

Since the first generation Mazda3 was launched in 2003, Aussies have embraced this small car making it an important part of the Japanese car manufacturers range. The Mazda3 comes in both sedan & hatch body variations and has several vehicle models to choose from, including the Neo Sport, Touring, SP25 and Maxx Sport. Wheel & tyre sizes vary from model to model, with several options ranging from 15” on base models to 18” wheels on the premium model variants.

The Mazda3 is designed to be a comfortable, daily driver capable of navigating tight city streets, or equally as competent on longer highway trips. Its front wheel drive configuration makes tyre maintenance imperative. Like all front wheel drive vehicles, tyre wear rates on the front tyres is likely to be significantly higher than the rear. As such, it’s important to rotate the tyres frequently (8,000km – 12,000km) and ensure that tyre pressures are maintained. It’s also recommended that a wheel alignment is performed when replacing tyres to ensure optimum tyre life.

The “touring” nature of the vehicle and popularity of the tyre sizes used, mean that typically there’s a large range of tyre options to suit most consumers needs and budget. Mazda has selected several tyre brands as standard equipment on the Mazda3 vehicle range, including Bridgestone, Dunlop and Toyo. The brand fitted as standard to your vehicle will depend on the vehicle make, model and age of the vehicle. While these brands were chosen as standard options, generally Mazda3 owners are looking for tyres that offer a combination of durability, grip and comfort. We see many Mazda3 owners stick with either their original tyre brand or choose from one of the other well-known brands such as Kumho, Goodyear, Yokohama, Pirelli or Michelin. If you’re on a budget, you can’t go past the Goodride tyre brand, it offers consumers a good all round experience and great value.

Tyresales have a range of tyres to suit the Mazda3, to view these select your tyre size from the common Mazda3 sizes below. If you’re not sure which size is fitted to your vehicle, click here for information on how to check your tyre size.

If you don’t see the size fitted to your vehicle here, you can use our tyre search feature to find the right tyre for your vehicle.