width MAZDA MODEL CX-5 2017 (in English) User Guide

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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
Tire Labeling
Federal law requires tire manufacturers to place standardized informatio\
n on the sidewall of
all tires. This information identifi es and describes the fundamental characteristics of the tire
and also provides a tire identi fi cation number for safety standard certi fi cation and in case of
a recall.
Information on Passenger Vehicle Tires
Please refer to the sample below.


1. TIN: U.S. DOT tire identifi cation number
2. Passenger car tire
3. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
4. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
5. Radial
6. Run-fl at tire
7. Rim diameter code
8. Load index & speed symbol
9. Severe snow conditions
10. Tire ply composition and materials used
11. Max. load rating
12. Tread wear, traction and temperature grades
13. Max. permissible in fl ation pressure
14. SAFETY WARNING

P215/65R15 95H is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here \
is an explanation
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note \
that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
P
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light\
trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
NOTE
If your tire size does not begin with a letter this may mean it is designated by ei\
ther ETRTO
(European Tire and Rim Technical Organization) or JATMA (Japan Tire Manufacturing
Association).

215
“215” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the
width in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In\
general, the larger
the number, the wider the tire.
65
“65” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
R
“R” is the tire construction symbol. R indicates “Radial ply co\
nstruction”.
15
“15” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
95
“95” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire
can support.
H
“H” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of
the tire is rated.

Letter Rating Speed Rating
Q 99 mph
R 106 mph
S 112 mph
T 118 mph
U 124 mph
H 130 mph
V 149 mph
W 168
* mph
Y 186 * mph

* For tires with a maximum speed capability over 149 mph, tire manufacture\
rs sometimes use the letters ZR. For tires with a maximum speed capability over 186 mph, tire manufacturers a\
lways use the letters ZR.

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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
SAFETY WARNING
The following safety warning appears on the tire's sidewall.
SERIOUS INJURY MAY RESULT FROM:
  EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO IMPROPER MOUNTING-MATCH
TIRE DIAMETER TO RIM DIAMETER; NEVER EXCEED 40 psi (275 kPa) TO SEAT
BEADS-ONLY SPECIALLY TRAINED PERSONS SHOULD MOUNT TIRES.
   TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDER-INFLATION/OVERLOADING/DAMAGE-
FOLLOW OWNER'S MANUAL AND PLACARD IN VEHICLE-FREQUENTLY
CHECK INFLATION PRESSURE AND INSPECT FOR DAMAGE.

Information on Temporary Tires
Please refer to the sample below.


1. Temporary tires
2. Nominal width of tire in millimeters
3. Ratio of height to width (aspect ratio)
4. Diagonal
5. Rim diameter code
6. Load index & speed symbol

T115/70D16 90M is an example of a tire size and load index rating. Here is an explanat\
ion
of the various components of that tire size and load index rating. Note \
that the tire size and
load index rating may be different from the example.
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Customer Information and Reporting Safety Defects
Tire Information (U.S.A.)
T
Indicates a tire that may be installed on cars, SUVs, minivans and light\
trucks as designated
by the Tire and Rim Association (T&RA).
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“115” is the nominal width of the tire in millimeters. This three-digit number gives the width
in millimeters of the tire from sidewall edge to sidewall edge. In gener\
al, the larger the
number, the wider the tire.
70
“70” is the aspect ratio. This two-digit number indicates the tire's ratio of height to width.
D
“D” is the tire construction symbol. D indicates “diagonal ply \
construction”.
16
“16” is the wheel rim diameter in inches.
90
“90” is the Load Index. This two-or three-digit number indicates how much weight each tire
can support.
M
“M” is the speed rating. The speed rating denotes the maximum speed for which the use of
the tire is rated.

Letter Rating Speed Rating
M 81 mph

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Specifi cations
Specifi cations
Dimensions
Item Vehicle specifi cation
Overall length 4,550 mm (179.1 in)
Overall width 1,840 mm (72.4 in)
Overall height 1,675 mm (65.9 in)
Front tread 17 inch styled steel wheel vehicle
1,586 mm (62.4 in)
17 inch aluminum wheel vehicle 1,596 mm (62.8 in)
19 inch aluminum wheel vehicle 1,596 mm (62.8 in)
Rear tread 17 inch styled steel wheel vehicle
1,586 mm (62.4 in)
17 inch aluminum wheel vehicle 1,596 mm (62.8 in)
19 inch aluminum wheel vehicle 1,596 mm (62.8 in)
Wheelbase 2,698 mm (106.2 in)

Weights
U.S.A. and Canada
SKYACTIV-G 2.0
Item Indication on display
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 1,944 kg (4,286 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
981 kg (2,163 lbs)
Rear 966 kg (2,130 lbs)

SKYACTIV-G 2.5
Item Indication on display
2WD AWD
GVWR (Gross Vehicle Weight Rating) 2,048 kg (4,515 lbs) 2,106 kg (4,643 lbs)
GAWR (Gross Axle Weight Rating) Front
1,057 kg (2,330 lbs) 1,075 kg (2,370 lbs)
Rear 994 kg (2,191 lbs) 1,034 kg (2,280 lbs)

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