Mazda rx-8 2005 Manual page 94

Before Driving Your Mazda
Driving Tips
qTire Chains
Check local regulations before using tire
chains.
CAUTION
Chains may scratch or chip
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aluminum wheels. Install tire chains
on steel wheels only.
Chains may affect handling.
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Don't go faster than 50 km/h (30
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mph) or the chain manufacturer's
recommended limit, whichever is
lower.
Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
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holes, and sharp turns.
Avoid locked-wheel braking.
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Don't use chains on a temporary
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spare tire; it may result in damage to
the vehicle and to the tire. Your
vehicle is not equipped with a
factory installed temporary spare
tire.
Don't use chains on roads that are
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free of snow or ice. The tires and
chains could be damaged.
NOTE
If your vehicle is equipped with the tire
pressure monitoring system, the system
may not function correctly when using
tire chains.
Install the chains on the rear tires.
Don't use chains on the front tires.
Use only SAE Class S chains, and make
sure they fit.
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Installing the chains
1. Secure the chains on the rear tires as
tightly as possible. Always follow the
chain manufacturer's instructions.
2. Retighten the chains after driving 1/
2 1 km (1/4 1/2 mile).