2002 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 202

J07L_8Q42-EA-01F.book Page 28 Tuesday, March 5, 2002 3:14 PM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Tire Inflation Pressure NOTE WARNING Incorrect Tire Inflation: Overinflation or underinflation of tires is dangerous. Adverse handling or unexpected tire failure could result in a serious accident. Always inflate the tires to the correct pressure (page 10-6). Inspect all tire pressures monthly (including the spare) when the tires are cold. Maintain recommended pressures for the best ride, top handling, and minimum tire wear. • Warm tires normally exceed recommended pressures. Don't release air from warm tires to adjust the pressure. • Underinflation can cause reduced fuel economy 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 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. M Tire Rotation To equalize tread wear, rotate the tires every 6,000 km (3,750 miles)/12,000 km*(7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops. During rotation, inspect them for correct balance. * Canada Refer to the specification charts (page 106). Front Do not include (TEMPORARY USE ONLY) spare tire in rotation. 8-28 Form No. 8Q42-EA-01F