Mazda 2005 RX-8 Owner's Manual page 265

RX-8_8T69-EA-04G_Edition1 Page265
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NOTE
(With Tire Pressure Monitoring
System)
When tires with steel wire
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reinforcement in the sidewalls are
used, the system may not function
correctly even with a genuine wheel.
Refer to System Error Activation on
page 5-27.
Be sure to install the tire pressure
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sensors whenever tires or wheels are
replaced. Refer to Tires and Wheels
on page 5-28.
If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator
will appear as a solid band across the
tread.
Replace the tire when this happens.
New tread
You should replace it before the band is
across the entire tread.
Form No.8T69-EA-04G
Tread wear indicator
Worn tread
Black plate (265,1)
Owner Maintenance
qTemporary Spare Tire
Your Mazda is not equipped with a spare
tire. If you require a spare tire, consult an
Authorized Mazda Dealer.
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 (4.2 kgf/
2
cm or bar, 60 psi).
CAUTION
Don't use your temporary spare tire
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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
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life of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles),
depending on road conditions and
driving habits.
The temporary spare tire is for
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limited use, however, if the tread
wear solid-band indicator appears,
replace the tire with the same type of
temporary spare (page 8-30).
Maintenance and Care
8-31