2004 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 286

Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Temporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored. The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its construction. It is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire and should be used only for an emergency and only for a short distance. Use the temporary only until the conventional tire is repaired, which should be as soon as possible. Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (4.2 kgf/cm2 or bar, 60 psi). 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 weakened if rotated from side to side. M Replacing a Tire WARNING Worn Tires: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result in an accident. Always use tires that are in good condition. If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. Replace the tire when this happens. Tread wear indicator CAUTION • Don't use your temporary spare tire rim with a snow tire or a conventional tire. Neither will properly fit and could damage both tire and rim. • The temporary spare tire has a tread life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles), depending on road conditions and driving habits. • The temporary spare tire is for limited use, however, if the tread wear solid-band indicator appears, replace the tire with the same type of temporary spare (page 8-29). New tread Worn tread You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread. 8-29