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Tires

CAUTION

Ø Be careful not to allow the rubber

ring shown in the figure to be

scratched or damaged.

Ø If the rubber ring detaches,

reattach it before inserting a new

battery.

For reasons of proper performance, safety,

and better fuel economy, always maintain

recommended tire inflation pressures and

stay within the recommended load limits

and weight distribution.

WARNING

Using Different Tire Types:

Driving your vehicle with different

types of tires is dangerous. It could

cause poor handling and poor

braking; leading to loss of control.

Except for the limited use of the

temporary spare tire, use only the

same type tires (radial, bias-belted,

bias-type) on all four wheels.

Rubber ring

Using Wrong-Sized Tires:

Using any other tire size than what is

specified for your Mazda (page 9-8)

is dangerous. It could seriously affect

ride, handling, ground clearance, tire

clearance, and speedometer

calibration. This could cause you to

have an accident. Use only tires that

are the correct size specified for your

Mazda.

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NOTE

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qTire Inflation Pressure

Always check tire pressure when tires are

cold.

WARNING

Always inflate the tires to the correct

pressure:

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Warm tires normally exceed recommended

pressures. Do not release air from warm

tires to adjust the pressure.

Underinflation can cause reduced fuel

economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear,

and poor sealing of the tire bead, which

will deform the wheel and cause separation

of tire from rim.

Overinflation or underinflation of

tires is dangerous. Adverse handling

or unexpected tire failure could result

in a serious accident.

Refer to Tires on page 9-8.

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Use only a Mazda-genuine tire valve

cap:

Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,

uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a

greater possibility of damage from road

hazards.

Keep your tire pressure at the correct

levels. If one frequently needs inflating,

have it inspected.

Use of a non-genuine part is

dangerous as the correct tire air

pressure cannot be maintained if the

tire valve becomes damaged. If the

vehicle is driven under this condition,

the tire air pressure will decrease

which could result in a serious

accident. Do not use any part for the

tire valve cap that is not a Mazda-

genuine part.

qTire Rotation

WARNING

Rotate tires periodically:

Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To

equalize tread wear for maintaining

good performance in handling and

braking, rotate the tires according to

the scheduled maintenance charts.

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on

page 6-4.

Inspect all tire pressures monthly

(including the spare) when the tires are

cold. Maintain recommended pressures

for the best ride, handling, and minimum

tire wear.

Refer to the specification charts (page

9-8).

After adjusting the tire pressure,

initialization of the tire pressure

monitoring system is necessary to make

the system operate normally.

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Initialization on page 4-151.

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During rotation, inspect them for correct

balance.

qReplacing a Tire

WARNING

Always use tires that are in good

condition:

Driving with worn tires is dangerous.

Reduced braking, steering, and

traction could result in an accident.

Replace all four tires at the same time:

Replacing just one tire is dangerous.

It could cause poor handling and

poor braking resulting in loss of

vehicle control. Mazda strongly

recommends that you replace all four

tires at the same time.

Forward

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)

spare tire in rotation.

Also, inspect them for uneven wear and

damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused

by one or a combination of the following:

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator

will appear as a solid band across the

tread.

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Incorrect tire pressure

Improper wheel alignment

Out-of-balance wheel

Severe braking

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Replace the tire when this happens.

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Tread wear indicator

After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to

specification (page 9-8) and inspect the

lug nuts for tightness.

After adjusting the tire pressure,

initialization of the tire pressure

monitoring system is necessary to make

the system operates normally.

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Initialization on page 4-151.

New tread

Worn tread

You should replace the tire before the

band crosses the entire tread.

After adjusting the tire pressure,

initialization of the tire pressure

monitoring system is necessary to make

the system operates normally.

CAUTION

Rotate unidirectional tires and radial

tires that have an asymmetrical tread

pattern or studs only from front to

rear, not from side to side. Tire

performance will be reduced if

rotated from side to side.

Refer to Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Initialization on page 4-151.

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CAUTION

Tires degrade over time, even when they are

not being used on the road. It is recommended

that tires generally be replaced when they are

6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates

or frequent high loading conditions can

accelerate the aging process. You should

replace the spare tire when you replace the

other road tires due to the aging of the spare

tire. The period in which the tire was

manufactured (both week and year) is

indicated by a 4-digit number.

Ø Do not use your temporary spare

tire rim with a snow tire or a

conventional tire. Neither will

properly fit and could damage

both tire and rim.

Ø The temporary spare tire has a

tread life of less than 5,000 km

(3,000 miles). The tread life may

be shorter depending on driving

conditions.

Ø The temporary spare tire is for

limited use, however, if the tread

wear solid-band indicator

appears, replace the tire with the

same type of temporary spare

(page 6-45).

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.

qTemporary Spare Tire

Inspect the temporary spare tire at least

monthly to make sure it is properly

inflated and stored.

NOTE

Tires degrade over time, even when they are

not being used on the road. It is recommended

that tires generally be replaced when they are

6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates

or frequent high loading conditions can

accelerate the aging process. You should

replace the spare tire when you replace the

other road tires due to the aging of the spare

tire. The period in which the tire was

The temporary spare tire condition gradually

deteriorates even if it has not been used.

The temporary spare tire is easier to

handle because of its construction which

is lighter and smaller than a conventional

tire. This tire should be used only for an

emergency and only for a short distance.

manufactured (both week and year) is

indicated by a 4-digit number.

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.

Use the temporary spare tire only until the

conventional tire is repaired, which should

be as soon as possible.

qReplacing a Wheel

Refer to Tires on page 9-8.

WARNING

Always use wheels of the correct size

on your vehicle:

Using a wrong-sized wheel is

dangerous. Braking and handling

could be affected, leading to loss of

control and an accident.

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CAUTION

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely

affect:

Ø Tire fit

Ø Wheel and bearing life

Ø Ground clearance

Ø Snow-chain clearance

Ø Speedometer calibration

Ø Headlight aim

Ø Bumper height

Ø Tire Pressure Monitoring System

NOTE

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When replacing a wheel, make sure the new

one is the same as the original factory

wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset

(inset/outset).

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For details, contact an Authorized Mazda

Dealer.

Proper tire balancing provides the best

riding comfort and helps reduce tread

wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause

vibration and uneven wear, such as

cupping and flat spots.

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