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2002 Mazda B3000 B Series Owners Manual

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Temperature A B C

The temperature grades are A (the highest), B, and C, representing the

tire’s resistance to the generation of heat and its ability to dissipate heat

when tested under controlled conditions on a specified indoor laboratory

test wheel. Sustained high temperature can cause the material of the tire

to degenerate and reduce tire life, and excessive temperature can lead to

sudden tire failure. The grade C corresponds to a level of performance

which all passenger car tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle

Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent higher levels of

performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by

law.

WARNING: The temperature grade for this tire is established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not overloaded.
Excessive speed, underinflation, or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination, can cause heat buildup and
possible tire failure.

SERVICING YOUR TIRES

Checking the tire pressure

Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.

Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been

parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3

miles).

Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the

Certification Label or the Tire Label.

WARNING: Improperly inflated tires can affect vehicle
handling and can fail suddenly, possibly resulting in loss of
vehicle control.

Tire rotation

Because your vehicle’s tires perform different jobs, they often wear

differently. To make sure your tires wear evenly and last longer, rotate

them as indicated in the service maintenance section. If you notice that

the tires wear unevenly, have them checked.
The following procedure applies to vehicles equipped with single rear

wheels, if your vehicle is equipped with dual rear wheels it is

recommended that only the front wheels be rotated (side to side).

Maintenance and Specifications

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  • 9. Grades B and A represent higher levels of performance on the laboratory test wheel than the minimum required by law.
  • Use an accurate tire pressure gauge.
  • Check the tire pressure when tires are cold, after the vehicle has been parked for at least one hour or has been driven less than 5 km (3 miles).
  • Adjust tire pressure to recommended specifications found on the Certification Label or the Tire Label.

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