Temporary Spare Tire; Owner Maintenance; Replacing a Tire- Page 470

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Severe braking

 
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 9-7) 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.

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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.

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.

If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will
appear as a solid band across the tread.

Replace the tire when this happens.

New tread

Tread wear indicator

Worn tread

You should replace the tire before the band
crosses 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. The
period in which the tire was manufactured
(both week and year) is indicated by a
4-digit number.
Refer to Tire Labeling on page 8-25.

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Temporary Spare Tire

Inspect the temporary spare tire at least
monthly to make sure it is 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

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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