2024 Mitsubishi Mirage Tire Size

Q: Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Yes — the standard winter-tire fitment pattern is one width step narrower than OEM (e.g. 225 → 215) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter. Narrower tires increase contact pressure on snow for better traction. The Compatible alternative sizes table includes any winter-friendly options that fall within ±3% OD for this vehicle.

Approved fitments

Tire size	Rim size	PCD (bolt pattern)	Offset	Load index	Speed rating
175/55R15 OEM	R15	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A
165/65R14 OEM	4.5x14	N/A	46mm	79	S
175/55R15 OEM	5x15	N/A	46mm	77	V
195/45R16	6x16	N/A	40mm	80	V
165/65R14 OEM	R14	N/A	N/A	N/A	N/A

Best by use case

Four tires, four jobs

Best all-season

Bridgestone

Ecopia H/L 422 plus

all-season touring

Best budget

Kumho

Solus KH16

Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 440

Compatible alternative sizes for 175/55R15

Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.

Alternative size	%Δ OD	Category	Verdict
`185/45R16`	-0.10%	plus 1	Safe
`155/70R14`	-0.16%	winter narrower	Safe
`175/40R17`	-0.30%	plus 2	Safe
`175/70R13`	0.30%	alternative	Safe
`205/35R17`	0.31%	plus 2	Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 175/55R15 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.

Check a different size against this vehicle

Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 175/55R15 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.

Common upgrade paths

Plus-1: 185/45R16; one rim size up, -0.10% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
Plus-2: 175/40R17; two rim sizes up, -0.30% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.

Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.

How to choose tires for the 2024 mitsubishi mirage

The 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage ships from the factory on 175/55R15 tires mounted on R15 wheels. 3 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.

Tire choice on the Mitsubishi Mirage comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.

For 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.

Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.

NHTSA-reported issues for 2024 mitsubishi mirage

16

Complaints

2

Crashes

3

Injuries

0

Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Most reported: Tires (General) (12) · Tread / Belt (4)

Reported across: 1991 – 2015 (9 years)

What owners described

Blowout or sudden deflation appears in 38% of these reports; about 1.9× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 8 reports covering every model year of the Mitsubishi Mirage that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problem	This subject	All tire complaints	Relative
Blowout or sudden deflation	38%	20%	1.9×
Cracking or dry rot	38%	9%	4.0×
Tread or belt separation	25%	13%	1.9×
Sidewall failure	13%	15%	0.8×
Loss of control, rollover or collision	13%	8%	1.5×

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Mitsubishi Mirage. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2015 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE EQUIPPED WITH DUNLOP TIRES, SIZE: 165/65/R14 (NA). WHILE DRIVING APPROXIMATELY 45 MPH, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT WITHOUT WARNING. THE CONTACT LOST CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE, DROVE OFF THE ROAD, AND CRASHED INTO A COVERT PIPE. THE CONTACT REGAINED CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND CRASHED INTO ANOTHER COVERT PIPE. THE DRIVER SUSTAINED INJURIES TO THE ABDOMINAL AREA, WHICH REQUIRED MEDICAL ATTENTION. A POLICE REPORT WAS FILED. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHERE IT WAS DIAGNOSED THAT THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE BLEW OUT AND NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED AND THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED, BUT THE FAILURE RECURRED. THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE TIRE AND VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 15,000. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE.

NHTSA complaint 1290398 · 2015 vehicle

TIRES HAD 30 THOUSAND MILES ON THEM. TIRE SIZE WAS 155R13. TIRES MOUNTED ON A MITSUBISHI, MIRAGE, 1991. WHILE VEHICLE WAS PARKED FOR OVER THREE HOURS, THE LEFT FRONT TIRE BLEWOUT. ALSO, THERE WERE SOME CRACKS AROUND RIM. TIRES WERE REPLACED.*AK *SLC

NHTSA complaint 282557 · 1991 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2000 MITSUBISHI MIRAGE EQUIPPED WITH FIRESTONE FR380 TIRES, SIZE 175/65R14. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 55 MPH, THE VEHICLE VIBRATED. UPON INSPECTION, THE CONTACT NOTICED THE DRIVER SIDE REAR TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A MECHANIC AND THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE CONTACT ALSO MENTIONED THAT RECENTLY, THE FRONT PASSENGER SIDE TIRE HAD TREAD SEPARATION. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO A PRIVATE MECHANIC WHO CONFIRMED THE FAILURE AND STATED THAT THE TIRE NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE TIRE WAS REPLACED. THE TIRE MANUFACTURER WAS NOTIFIED. THE TIRE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS UNKNOWN. THE VIN WAS UNKNOWN. THE DOT NUMBER WAS NOT AVAILABLE. THE VEHICLE FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 199,000 THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 230,000.

NHTSA complaint 966789 · 2000 vehicle

WHILE DRIVING AT ABOUT 65 MPH, HAD A VERY BAD TIRE BLOWOUT. FRONT DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES, AND BACK DRIVER'S SIDE TIRES BLEWOUT, CAR HIT A CONCRETE WALL, AND DRIVER'S SIDE AIRBAG DEPLOYED AND INFLATED. HOWEVER, PASSENGER'S SIDE AIR BAG DEPLOYED, BUT DID NOT INFLATE. CONSUMER FELT SOMEONE COULD HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED IN THIS TYPE OF SITUATION.

NHTSA complaint 218084 · 1997 vehicle

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What size tires fit a 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The OEM tire size for the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage is 175/55R15 mounted on R15 wheels.. Trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment; confirm against your specific vehicle's driver-door placard before purchase.

Can I run a different tire size on my 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Plus-sizing (larger rim, lower aspect) is possible within ±3% of the OEM overall diameter per the ETRTO safe-fit standard. The Compatible alternative sizes table on this page lists every safe option for the OEM size. Always confirm with the manufacturer or a qualified tire shop before deviating from the placard.

Where can I buy tires for my 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Online tire retailers in our affiliate network carry every size documented for this vehicle. Use the Shop online buttons above to compare prices across them; variance of $20–$40 per tire is common between merchants. The <a href="/tools/tire-install-cost-calculator/">install cost calculator</a> estimates the out-the-door including mount, balance, TPMS, and disposal by state.

What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?

The cold-inflation pressure is printed on the driver-door placard of your specific vehicle and varies by trim, tire size, and loaded vs unloaded condition. Typical OEM front and rear pressures fall between 30 and 36 psi for passenger trims and 32–40 psi for SUV/truck variants, but the placard is the authoritative source.

Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Yes; the standard winter-tire fitment pattern is one width step narrower than OEM (e.g. 225 → 215) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter. Narrower tires increase contact pressure on snow for better traction. The Compatible alternative sizes table includes any winter-friendly options that fall within ±3% OD for this vehicle.

How often should I rotate the tires on my 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage?

Every 5,000–7,500 miles is the typical OEM recommendation for passenger vehicles. AWD vehicles and high-torque trucks benefit from the shorter interval. Documented rotation history is also a tire-warranty prerequisite; most manufacturer treadwear claims require rotation receipts at the warranty inspection.

For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.

Sources for this page

Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Mitsubishi Mirage is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2024 Mitsubishi Mirage.
ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.