Maintenance and Care

Owner Maintenance

qReplacing 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

ØA wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect:

ØTire fit

ØWheel and bearing life

ØGround clearance

ØSnow-chain clearance

ØSpeedometer calibration

ØHeadlight aim

ØBumper height

ØTire Pressure Monitoring System

Ø(With Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

ØWhen replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged.

ØThe wheels equipped on your Mazda are specially designed for installation of the tire pressure sensors. Do not use non-genuine wheels, otherwise it may not be possible to install the tire pressure sensors.

NOTE

Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are replaced. Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-27.

When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset (inset/outset).

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 cupping and flat spots.

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