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:
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.
Using Wrong-Sized Tires: Using any other tire size than what is specified for your Mazda 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.
Tire Inflation Pressure
WARNING:
Always inflate the tires to the correct
pressure:
Overinflation or underinflation of
tires is dangerous. Adverse handling
or unexpected tire failure could result
in a serious accident.
Refer to specification charts.
The Tire Pressure Monitoring Systemí does not alleviate the need to check the tire condition every day, including whether the tires all look inflated properly.
Inspect all tire pressure monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, handling, and minimum tire wear.
When checking the tire pressures, use of a digital tire pressure gauge is recommended.
Except Canada (Tire pressure label)
Canada (Motor vehicle safety standard label)
Refer to the specification charts.
NOTE:
- Always check tire pressure when tires are
cold.
- Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't 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 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.
Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires if irregular wear develops. According to the scheduled maintenance charts.Refer to Scheduled Maintenance.
During rotation, inspect them for correct balance.
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: - Incorrect tire pressure.
- Improper wheel alignment.
- Out-of-balance wheel.
- Severe braking.
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification 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.
CAUTION:
Limited-Slip Differential system;
don't use the following:
Tires not of the designated size
Tires of different sizes or types at
the same time
Tires not sufficiently inflated
If these instructions aren't followed,
the rotation of the left and right
wheels will be different and will thus
apply a constant load on the limitedslip
differential.
This will cause a malfunction.
Replacing 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.
CAUTION:
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).
When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged.
NOTE:
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System).
- When tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls are used, the system may not function correctly even with a genuine wheel.
Refer to System Error Activation.
- Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are replaced.
Refer to Tires and Wheels.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread.
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. Regarding the manufacturing week and
year is indicated with 4 digit.
Refer to The tire labeling.
Temporary Spare Tire
Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored.
NOTE:
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.
Use the temporary spare tire only until the conventional tire is repaired, which should be as soon as possible.
(Except Mexico)
Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (4.2 bar, 60 psi).
(Mexico)
Maintain its pressure at 250 kPa (2.5 bar, 36 psi).
CAUTION:
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.
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.
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.
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. Regarding the manufacturing week and
year is indicated with 4 digit.
Refer to The tire labeling.
Replacing a Wheel
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.
CAUTION:
A wrong-sized wheel may
adversely affect:
Tire fit.
Wheel and bearing life.
Ground clearance.
Snow-chain clearance.
Speedometer calibration.
Headlight aim.
Bumper height.
Tir Pressure Monitoring System.
Limited-Slip Differential System.
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System).
When replacing/repairing the
tires or wheels or both, have the
work done by an Authorized
Mazda Dealer, or the tire
pressure sensors may be
damaged.
The wheels equipped on your
Mazda are specially designed
for installation of the tire
pressure sensors. Do not use
non-genuine wheels, otherwise
it may not be possible to install
the tire pressure sensors.
NOTE:
Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors
whenever tires or wheels are replaced. Refer to
Tires and Wheels.
When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset.
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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