Track Day (cold)
Mazda MX-5 Miata — Track Day (cold) Tire Pressure
For track day (cold) use on the Mazda MX-5 Miata, set cold pressures to 25 PSI front and 25 PSI rear.
Track Day (cold) cold pressure
Front
25
172 kPa
-4 vs OEM
Rear
25
172 kPa
-4 vs OEM
OEM spec
29/29 PSI
Tire size
195/50R16
Curb weight
1,065 kg
Category
sports
Tires gain 4–6 PSI when hot on track. Start 4 PSI below street to land near the ideal 36–38 PSI hot window.
Community-tuned pressures based on OEM spec + typical use-case deltas. Always verify against your door-jamb sticker for your exact trim and load rating. Minimum safe pressure is 24 PSI for most passenger tires.
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FAQ
Frequently asked
- What tire pressure should I use for track driving in the Mazda MX-5 Miata?
- For track day (cold) use on the Mazda MX-5 Miata, set cold pressures to 25 PSI front and 25 PSI rear. Tires gain 4–6 PSI when hot on track. Start 4 PSI below street to land near the ideal 36–38 PSI hot window.
- What is the OEM tire pressure for the Mazda MX-5 Miata?
- The factory cold pressure spec for the 2016–2024 Mazda MX-5 Miata is 29 PSI front / 29 PSI rear. Always use the door-jamb sticker for your specific trim.
- Why drop the pressure for track use?
- Track tires gain 4–6 PSI of pressure when hot. Starting 4 PSI low (at 25/25 cold) should land you near the ideal 36–38 PSI hot window, where you get the best grip and most even tire wear.
- What is 25 PSI in bar or kPa?
- 25 PSI = 1.7 bar = 172 kPa. The rear 25 PSI = 1.7 bar.
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