Mazda 6 Tire Pressure
Mazda 6 tire pressure is 36 psi if you have 17-inch wheels or 35 psi if you have 19-inch wheels—but what happens if your tire pressure monitoring system is malfunctioning?
Written by Amber Reed
Reviewed by Melanie Reiff
The correct tire pressure for a Mazda 6 is 36 pounds per square inch (psi) if you have 17-inch wheels or 35 pounds per square inch (psi) if you have 19-inch wheels.
Ensuring your car’s tires are properly inflated is an essential part of basic car maintenance. Driving around with too much or too little air in your tires can affect how your car handles, increase its fuel consumption, and can even damage your tires—-putting you at serious risk of a blowout.
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Most Mazda 6 models are fitted with either 17-inch or 19-inch wheels—and the size of your wheels determines the correct tire pressure for your car. A Mazda 6 with 17-inch wheels needs 36 psi for all four tires, and a Mazda 6 with 19-inch wheels needs 35 psi for all four tires.
If you’re not sure what size wheels your Mazda 6 has, you can check your owner’s manual, or simply measure them yourself—and if you want to confirm the correct tire pressure for your car, you can find it listed on the sticker on your driver-side door jamb, as well as in your owner’s manual.
Keep in mind that if your Mazda 6 has been equipped with aftermarket wheels, rims, or tires, then you might need to follow special tire pressure guidelines for your modified setup, rather than the manufacturer’s recommendations.
Tire pressure recommendations for other Mazda vehicles
Here’s a rundown of the recommended tire pressure for Mazda’s 2022 lineup.
Vehicle | Front tire pressure | Rear tire pressure |
|---|---|---|
29 psi | 29 psi | |
36 psi | 36 psi | |
36 psi | 36 psi | |
34 psi for 16-inch wheels/36 psi for 19-inch wheels | 34 psi for 16-inch wheels/36 psi for 19-inch wheels | |
36 psi for 18-inch wheels/34 psi for 20-inch wheels | 36 psi for 18-inch wheels/34 psi for 20-inch wheels |
How to check Mazda 6 tire pressure
If your Mazda 6 tire pressure gets too low, then your car’s tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) will alert you by displaying a warning light—which looks like a flat tire with an exclamation point (!) in the middle—on your dashboard. If you see this warning light come on, then you know it’s time to put air in your tires!
However, it’s still a good idea to check your tire pressure regularly to make sure all four tires are at the correct psi. Checking your car’s tire pressure is easy—even if you have no previous experience with car maintenance! All you need to do is unscrew the valve stem cap from each tire, and push your tire pressure gauge onto the open valve stem.
The gauge will then display the tire’s current psi, which you can use to decide if you need to add or remove air. Most tire pressure gauges cost less than $20, but if you don’t want to buy your own, you can use the gauge attached to the air pump at your local gas station.
Another way you can recognize low tire pressure is by keeping an eye out for decreased performance, uneven handling, and awkward steering. All of these things could also indicate other problems with your car—but always check your tire pressure if you notice these telltale signs.
How often should you check tire pressure?
Check your tire pressure once a month and before going on long trips. You should also check your tires after a sudden drop in temperature since cold weather can sometimes cause low tire pressure.
MORE:Low tire pressure in cold weather, and how to fix it
How to tell if your Mazda 6 needs new tires
In general, you should change the tires on your Mazda 6 about once every six years—but sometimes things like aggressive driving habits or poor road conditions can cause them to degrade faster. By checking your tires for signs of wear every time you check your tire pressure, you can catch things like low tread depth, cracks, or bulges before they become major problems.
Want to learn how to check your tire’s tread depth? It’s easy! Just grab a penny, and stick it into the tread, presidents head first. If you can still see the top of Abraham Lincoln’s head, then you know it’s time for a new set of tires!
How to reset the Mazda 6 tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light
Sometimes, even after refilling your tires to the correct pressure, you might encounter the irritating problem of a tire pressure warning light that won’t turn off. Luckily, this problem has an easy fix—all you need to do is
reset your TPMS
. Here’s how:
First, locate the TPMS button. In most Mazda 6 models, it can be found on the left side of your steering wheel. Look for the flat tire symbol with an exclamation point (!) on it, with the word “SET” underneath. Hold the button down until you hear a beep to deactivate the dashboard warning light.
If that doesn’t work, the next step is to drive the car at 50 miles per hour (or above) for approximately 10 minutes. Then, stop the car and turn it off and back on again. In many cases, this will trigger the TPMS light to reset.
If your TPMS warning light still won’t shut off, you can try inflating your tires to three PSI over the recommended tire pressure, then deflating them completely. Fill them up again (this time to the correct PSI) and wait for the warning light to go off.
If your TPMS light is still stuck on, one final thing you can try is using a wrench to disconnect the battery cable. Once you do that, honk the horn for a few seconds to release any excess power, then reconnect the battery, turn your car back on, and check whether your TPMS light is turned off.
If you’ve tried all of the methods listed above and your TPMS light is still lit up, then it might be time to visit your mechanic. They can check your tire pressure monitoring system for possible damage to the sensor.
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By staying on top of your car’s tire pressure, you can extend the life of your tires and reduce the amount of money you’ll spend on certain car repairs. Another way you can lower your car-related costs is by shopping for a lower rate on your
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