Owner Maintenance; Replacing a Tire; Always use tires that are in good condition:- Page 333

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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. 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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Replacing a Wheel

WARNING

Always use wheels of the correct size on
your vehicle:

Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous.
Braking and handling could be affected,
leading to loss of control and an accident.

CAUTION

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect:

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Tire fit

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Wheel and bearing life

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Ground clearance

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Snow-chain clearance

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Speedometer calibration

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Headlight aim

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Bumper height

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Tire Pressure Monitoring System

Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

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