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Before Driving Your Mazda

Driving Tips

Form No. 8T02-EA-03L

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Tire Chains

Check local regulations before using tire 
chains.

Install the chains on the rear tires.
Don

’

t use chains on the front tires.

Use only SAE Class "S" chains, and make 
sure they fit.

Installing the chains

1. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain 

bands will scratch them.

2. Secure the chains on the rear tires as 

tightly as possible. Always follow the 
chain manufacturer

’

s instructions.

3. Retighten the chains after driving 

1/2

—

1 km (1/4

—

1/2 mile).

•

Chains may scratch or chip 
aluminum wheels. Install tire chains 
on steel wheels only.

•

Chains may affect handling.

•

Don

’

t go faster than 50 km/h (30 

mph) or the chain manufacturer

’

s 

recommended limit, whichever is 
lower.

•

Drive carefully and avoid bumps, 
holes, and sharp turns.

•

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

•

Don

’

t use chains on a temporary 

spare tire; it may result in damage to 
the vehicle and to the tire.

•

Don

’

t use chains on roads that are 

free of snow or ice. The tires and 
chains could be damaged.

NOTE

Use of tire chains on a vehicle 
equipped with 205/40R17 
specification tires could cause 
interference with the vehicle body and 
scratching. If tire chains are to be used, 
replace both front and rear tires with 
205/45R16 tires. Please consult an 
Authorized Mazda Dealer.

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