2005 Mazda MPV Owner's Manual - Page 285

Mazda MPV_8T50-EA-04G_Edition1 Page285 Monday, June 28 2004 4:0 PM Black plate (285,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance CAUTION l CAUTION A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: l l l l l l l 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 8-28). Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height l l qReplacing a Wheel When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset. 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. WARNING Using a Wrong-Sized Wheel: Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous. Braking and handling could be affected, leading to loss of control and an accident. Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle. 8-29 Form No.8T50-EA-04G