2007 Mazda MAZDA3 Owner's Manual - Page 311

Mazda3_8V66-EA-06F_Edition2 Page310 Friday, May 26 2006 10:55 AM Black plate (310,1) 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. 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 l After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-8) and inspect the lug nuts for tightness. l 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. 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. qReplacing 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. Forward Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) spare tire in rotation. 8-36 Form No.8V66-EA-06F