Temporary spare tire- Page 344

Maintenance

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Tire identification

Note that the size in the following chart is
typical. To determine what specific size
tire and rim is recommended by Mazda
for use on your vehicle, refer to the Safety
Compliance Certification Label on your
vehicle.

Tire size
Designation

Identifies Passenger
Car Tire

Nominal Section
Width in Millimeters

Height-to-Width Ratio
of Tire

Identifies Tire
Construction:
R–Radial, B–Bias
belted, D–Diagonal

Rim Diameter in
Inches

P215/75 R15

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Temporary spare tire

Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it’s properly
inflated and stored. Refer to the Federal
Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Label for
appropriate cold pressure. This label is
located on the driver’s door pillar.

The temporary spare tire is easier to han-
dle because of its construction. It is lighter
and smaller than a conventional tire and
should be used only for an emergency
and only for a short distance.

Use the temporary only until the conven-
tional tire is repaired, which should be as
soon as possible.

Don’t use a temporary tire in your tire
rotation pattern.