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Maintenance

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CAUTION

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Don’t use your temporary spare
tire rim with a snow tire or a con-
ventional tire. Neither will prop-
erly fit and could damage both tire
and rim.

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The temporary spare tire has a
tread life of up to 3,000 miles
(4,800 km), depending on road
conditions and driving habits.

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When the tread wear solid-band
indicator appears, replace the tire
with the same type of temporary
spare.

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Replacing a wheel

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 cup-
ping and flat spots.

WARNING

Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel:
Using a wrong-sized wheel is dan-
gerous. Braking and handling
could be affected, leading to loss of
control and an accident. Always use
wheels of the correct size on your
Mazda.