2002 Mazda Protege5 Owner's Manual - Page 221

J39L(02MY).book Page 29 Thursday, November 1, 2001 10:49 AM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance M Temporary Spare Tire Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it's properly inflated and stored. The temporary spare tire is easier to handle because of its construction. It is lighter and smaller than a conventional tire and should be used only for an emergency and only for a short distance. Use the temporary only until the conventional tire is repaired, which should be as soon as possible. Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa (60 psi). M Replacing a Wheel 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. 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. CAUTION • 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. • When the tread wear solid-band indicator appears, replace the tire with the same type of temporary spare. CAUTION A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect • Tire fit • Wheel and bearing life • Ground clearance • Snow-chain clearance • Speedometer calibration • Headlight aim • Bumper height 8-29 Form No. 8Q36-EA-01F