2004 Mazda RX-8 Owners Manual - MyMazda

J60E_8R65-EA-03C_Edition2.book Page 25 Saturday, April 26, 2003 1:48 PMMaintenance and CareOwner Maintenance(With Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem)When replacing/repairing the tires orwheels or both, have the work done byan Authorized Mazda Dealer, or thetire pressure sensors may be damaged.NOTE(With Tire Pressure MonitoringSystem)• When tires with steel wirereinforcement in the sidewalls areused, the system may not functioncorrectly even with a genuinewheel.(page 5-26)• Be sure to install the tire pressuresensors whenever tires or wheels arereplaced.(page 5-27)If a tire wears evenly, a wear indicator willappear as a solid band across the tread.Replace the tire when this happens.New treadCAUTIONTread wear indicatorWorn tread▼ Temporary Spare TireYour Mazda is not equipped with a sparetire. If you require a spare tire, consult anAuthorized Mazda Dealer.Inspect the temporary spare tire at leastmonthly to make sure it’s properlyinflated and stored.The temporary spare tire is easier tohandle because of its construction. It islighter and smaller than a conventionaltire and should be used only for anemergency and only for a short distance.Use the temporary only until theconventional tire is repaired, which shouldbe as soon as possible.Maintain its pressure at 420 kPa(4.2 kgf/cm 2 or bar, 60 psi).CAUTION• Don't use your temporary spare tirerim with a snow tire or aconventional tire. Neither willproperly fit and could damage bothtire and rim.• The temporary spare tire has a treadlife of up to 5,000 km (3,000 miles),depending on road conditions anddriving habits.• The temporary spare tire is forlimited use, however, if the treadwear solid-band indicator appears,replace the tire with the same typeof temporary spare (page 8-24).You should replace it before the band isacross the entire tread.8-25Form No. 8R65-EA-03C