Mazda 2005 RX-8 Owner's Manual page 264

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page264
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Maintenance and Care
Owner Maintenance
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Also, inspect them for uneven wear and
damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused
by one or a combination of the following:
Incorrect tire pressure
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Improper wheel alignment
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Out-of-balance wheel
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Severe braking
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After rotation, inflate all tire pressures to
specification (page 10-6) and inspect the
lug nuts for tightness.
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.
8-30
Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Black plate (264,1)
CAUTION
Limited-Slip Differential system;
don't use the following:
Tires not of the designated size
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Tires of different sizes or types at the
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same time
Tires not sufficiently inflated
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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.
qReplacing 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.
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.