Get Maintenance and Care -> Tires Guide for Mazda Mx-5 SUV Fourth Generation (2016-2026)

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9. Install the upper cover.

Tires

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

10. Insert the tabs of the lower cover into

the slots of the transmitter and install

the lower cover.

Using Diꢀerent Tire Types:

Driving your vehicle with diꢀerent 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.

Using Wrong-Sized Tires:

Using any other tire size than what is

speciꢁed for the vehicle (page 9-8) is

dangerous. It could seriously aꢀect 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 speciꢁed for

the vehicle.

Tire Inflation Pressure

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WARNING

Always inꢁate the tires to the correct

pressure:

Overinꢂation or underinꢂation 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:

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.

Tire Rotation

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WARNING

Rotate tires periodically:

Irregular tire wear is dangerous. To

equalize tread wear for maintaining good

performance in handling and braking,

rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500

miles). However Mazda recommends to

rotate every 8,000 km (5,000 miles) to help

increase tire life and distribute wear more

evenly.

Inspect all tire pressures monthly 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).

Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page

6-4.

NOTE



Always check tire pressure when tires

are cold.

Warm tires normally exceed

During rotation, inspect them for correct

balance.



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.

Forward



Overinflation can produce a harsh ride,

Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY)

spare tire in rotation.

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.

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Also, inspect them for uneven wear and

damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused

by one or a combination of the following:

Replacing a Tire

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WARNING



Incorrect tire pressure

Improper wheel alignment

Out-of-balance wheel

Severe braking

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.

After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to

specification (page 9-8) and inspect the

lug nuts for tightness.

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.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will

appear as a solid band across the tread.

Replace the tire when this happens.

Tread wear indicator

(With limited-slip diꢀerential)

Do not use the following:

Tires not of the designated size

Tires of diꢀerent sizes or types at the

same time

Tires not suꢃciently inꢂated

If these instructions are not followed, the

rotation of the left and right wheels will be

diꢀerent and will thus apply a constant

load on the limited-slip diꢀerential.

This will cause a malfunction.

New tread

Worn tread

You should replace the tire before the band

crosses the entire tread.

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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. The period in which the tire

was manufactured (both week and year) is

indicated by a 4-digit number.



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).

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.

Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.

Replacing a Wheel

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WARNING

Always use wheels of the correct size on

your vehicle:

Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous.

Braking and handling could be aꢀected,

leading to loss of control and an accident.

CAUTION

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely aꢀect:

Tire ꢁt

Wheel and bearing life

Ground clearance

Snow-chain clearance

Speedometer calibration

Headlight aim

Bumper height

Tire Pressure Monitoring System

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