2004 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 249

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 24 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Tire Rotation To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance. NOTE 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. Because your vehicle is not equipped with a spare tire, you cannot do a tire rotation safely with the jack that comes with your vehicle. Have an Authorized Mazda Dealer perform tire rotation. CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system; don't use the following: • Tires not of the designated size • Tires of different sizes or types at the same time • Tires not sufficiently inflated If these instructions aren't followed, the rotation of the left and right wheels will be different and will thus apply a constant load on the limited-slip differential. This will cause a malfunction. Front 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 10-7) and inspect the lug nuts for tightness. 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. 8-24 Form No. 8R65-EA-03C