2003 Mazda Miata MX-5 Owner's Manual - Page 208

J07R_8R09_EA_02G.book Page 29 Monday, July 1, 2002 11:30 AM Maintenance and Care Owner Maintenance Also, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by one or a combination of the following: • Incorrect tire pressure • Improper wheel alignment • Out-of-balance wheel • Severe braking After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to specification (page 10-6) and inspect the lug nuts for tightness. M Replacing 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. 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 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. CAUTION Limited-Slip Differential system; don't use the following: • Tires not of the designated size • Tires of different sizes or types at the same time • 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 limited-slip differential. This will cause a malfunction. New tread Worn tread You may need to replace it before the band is across the entire tread. 8-29 Form No. 8R09-EA-02G