2006 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 302

RX-8_8U58-EA-05J_Edition1 Page302 Thursday, August 25 2005 4:59 PM Black plate (302,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance NOTE l Always check tire pressure when tires are cold. Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and poor sealing of the tire bead, which will deform the wheel and cause separation of tire from rim. Overinflation can produce a harsh ride, uneven and accelerated tire wear, and a greater possibility of damage from road hazards. Keep your tire pressure at the correct levels. If one frequently needs inflating, have it inspected. Forward l l Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following: l l l l l Incorrect tire pressure Improper wheel alignment Out-of-balance wheel Severe braking qTire Rotation To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires if irregular wear develops. According to the scheduled maintenance charts.Refer to Scheduled Maintenance on page 8-3. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance. NOTE After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-6) and inspect the lug nuts for tightness. 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. 8-28 Form No.8U58-EA-05J