Mazda MX-5 2020 - Page 398

Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:

Incorrect tire pressure

Improper wheel alignment

Out-of-balance wheel

Severe braking
After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 9-8) 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.
(With limited-slip dierential)
Do not use the following:
Tires not of the designated size
Tires of
dierent
sizes or types at the
same time
Tires not suciently inated
If these instructions are not followed, the
rotation of the left and right wheels will be
dierent and will thus apply a constant
load on the limited-slip
dierential.
This will cause a malfunction.
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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.
Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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