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Mazda 323 generations and tyre sizes

323

FA4

1977 – 1979
Petrol33–51 kW (45–69 PS)Manual
/ R
323

FA4 (1. Facelift)

1979 – 1986
Petrol33–51 kW (45–69 PS)Manual
/ R
323

BD

1980 – 1985
Petrol40–65 kW (54–88 PS)Manual
/ R175/70 R13
323

BF

1985 – 1987
Diesel, Petrol40–110 kW (54–150 PS)Manual
/ R175/70 R13185/60 R14
323

BF (1. Facelift)

1987 – 1989
Diesel, Petrol40–103 kW (54–140 PS)Manual
/ R175/70 R13185/60 R14
323

BG/BW

1989 – 1995
Diesel, Petrol41–136 kW (56–185 PS)Manual
/ R155/70 R13175/70 R13185/70 R14195/60 R14195/50 R15
323

BA

1994 – 2000
Diesel, Petrol52–106 kW (71–144 PS)Manual / Automatic
175/70 R13185/65 R14195/50 R15195/60 R15205/50 R16
323

BA (1. Facelift)

1997 – 1998
Diesel, Petrol52–65 kW (71–88 PS)Manual / Automatic
175/70 R13185/65 R14
323

BJ

1998 – 2000
Diesel, Petrol52–84 kW (71–114 PS)Manual / Automatic
175/70 R13185/65 R14195/55 R15
323

BJ (1. Facelift)

2000 – 2003
Petrol, Diesel53–96 kW (72–131 PS)Manual / Automatic
175/65 R14185/65 R14195/55 R15195/50 R16

For the Mazda 323 in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (rated 9.0/10) and Continental WinterContact TS 860 (rated 9.0/10). The Mazda 323 uses 13 tyre sizes across 10 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Winter tyres for Mazda 323 - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for Mazda 323

Best tyres for Mazda 323 by category

Best for dry
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for wet
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.4/10
Best for comfort
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for noise
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
9.3/10
Best for snow
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
9.5/10
Best overall
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
9.0/10

Tyre comparison for Mazda 323

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium66%
2Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium108%
3GoodYear UltraGrip 98.99.08.37.17.5Premium58%
4Kleber KRISALP HP38.97.56.97.88.0Upper-middle66%
5BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 28.77.27.48.38.1Upper-middle66%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for Mazda 323?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for Mazda 323 are: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.0/10), Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.0/10), GoodYear UltraGrip 9 (8.9/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Mazda 323?
The Mazda 323 uses the following tyre sizes: / R, 175/70 R13, 185/60 R14, 155/70 R13, 185/70 R14, 195/60 R14, 195/50 R15, 185/65 R14, 195/60 R15, 205/50 R16, 195/55 R15, 175/65 R14, 195/50 R16.
How many generations does the Mazda 323 have?
The Mazda 323 has 10 generations, from 1977 to 2000.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Mazda 323?
For wet road performance on Mazda 323, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10).
Are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 good for Mazda 323?
Yes, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is the top-rated tyre for Mazda 323 with a rating of 9.0/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 66% of Mazda 323 tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Mazda 323?
To choose the right tyres for Mazda 323: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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