2010 Mazda RX-8 Owner's Manual - Page 355

RX-8_8AT5-EA-09E_Edition1 Page355 Wednesday, April 15 2009 10:34 AM Black plate (355,1) Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance 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 reduced if rotated from side to side. NOTE (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) l When tires with steel wire reinforcement in the sidewalls are used, the system may not function correctly even with a genuine wheel. Refer to System Error Activation on page 5-33. l Be sure to install the tire pressure sensors whenever tires or wheels are replaced. Refer to Tires and Wheels on page 5-33. CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system; don't use the following: Ø Tires not of the designated size Ø Tires of different sizes or types at the same time Ø 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 limitedslip differential. This will cause a malfunction. If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. Replace the tire when this happens. Tread wear indicator qReplacing a Tire WARNING Always use tires that are in good condition: Driving with worn tires is dangerous. Reduced braking, steering, and traction could result in an accident. New tread Worn tread You should replace it before the band is across the entire tread. NOTE Tires degrade over time, even when they are not being used on the road. It is recommended that tires generally be replaced when they are 6 years or older. Heat caused by hot climates or frequent high loading conditions can accelerate the aging process. You should replace the spare tire when you replace the other road tires due to the aging of the spare tire. Regarding the manufacturing week and year is indicated with 4 digit. Refer to The tire labeling on page 9-21. CAUTION (With Tire Pressure Monitoring System) When replacing/repairing the tires or wheels or both, have the work done by an Authorized Mazda Dealer, or the tire pressure sensors may be damaged. 8-25 Form No.8AT5-EA-09E