2005 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 248

MX-5 Miata_8T72-EA-04G_Edition1 Page248 Wednesday, June 9 2004 3:6 PM Black plate (248,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 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 A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect: l l Tire fit Wheel and bearing life Ground clearance Snow-chain clearance Speedometer calibration Headlight aim Bumper height Limited-Slip Differential System CAUTION 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 8-31). l l 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. qReplacing a Wheel 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. 8-32 Form No.8T72-EA-04G