tire size MAZDA MODEL PROTÉGÉ 2001 Owners Manual (in English)

Protecting Your Mtzda
V Snow tires
1.6 and 2.0-liter engines
Your vehicle is originally equipped witi
all season radials designed to be used all
year around.In some exfeme c]imates
you may find itnecessary to replace them
with snow ftes during the winier monlhs
to furlher improve tr3ction on snow and
I.8-liter engine
Your vehicle is originally equipped with
summer iires designed for optimurn
traclion on wet and dry roads. If your
vehicle is to be used on snow and ice
covered roads, you may find it necessa.'y
10 replace the original equipnenl lires
lith snow lires, during the winter monfts.
Use snow tircs on all four wh€€ls.
Don't go faster than 120 km/h (75 npl).
Inflate snow tires 28 kPa (0.3 kgflcmz, 4
psi) more tlran reconnended on the tire
4-10
pressure label (driver's doot, but never
nore than the rnaxinun cold-tire
pressure sbown on lhe tires-
NOTE
Check out local regulaiions befbre
using studded tires.
V Tire chains
Check tocal regulations befbre using tire
Install the chains on the front lires.
Don't use chains on the rear tires.
Use only sAE Class "S" chains, and
To install the chains:
1. Remove the wheel covers, or the chain
bands will scratch ihem.
2. Secure the chains on the front rires as
tightly as possible. Always tbllow the
chain manufacturer instructions.
3. Retighten the chains after driving
l/2-l km (1/4 l/2 mile).
Awlnlutle
MLri eTire Trtet:
Using tircs dwrent in size orDpe k
dangercus. Yow vehicle hatu ittg
coul.l be greatl! affected an.l resuh
in an accident. Use onlt the sane
size a d trpe nfts (snow, radial, or
no -rudiat) on a iour vheets.

Maintenance
. If the vehicle will not be used for an
extended time, disconnect the battery
a Tires
For reasons of prop€r periormance.
safety, and better fuel economy, always
maintain recommended tire infl ation
pressures and stay
ifiin the
recommended load limits and weight
distribution.
A wanlrnrc
Asins Wrcns-Sbad Tires:
Asing anJ other tire size than ,ihat is
rpecifrcd fot row Mazta (pase 10-s)
is dangerous. It coua seriousl!
affect i.de, hmdling, grou d
clearunce, tire clearunce, and
speedometer calibrution. Thk couu
caute Nu to hare sn accident. Use
on0 tircs that are the conect size
specifred lor low Mazda.
Aw,qnuwe
Using DwredT ire Trpes:
Dneins pu whick u'ith dWrc t
trpes of tifts is dangenus.It couu
cause poor htndling ond poor
braking; leading to loss of cotttlol.
Except N'hen using the ten porury
spare tire, use onlr the sane tJpe
tires (radial, bits-belted, bios-trpe)
8-33

Maini€nance
AclurroN
A wrong sized wheel may adYersely
affect
. Tire fit
. wleel and bearing life
. Ground clearance
. Snow chainclearance
. Speedometer calibration
. Headlight aim
V Replacing a wheel
When replacing a wheel, male sure the
new one is the same as the original
Iactory wheel in diameter, rim width, and
oflsel.
Proper tire balancing provides the best
riding comfort and helps reduce tread
wear. Oul of'balance tires can cause
vibration and uneven wear, such as
cupping and flat spots.
Do nol louch tne glass surface
I Replacing a Headlight Bulb
Your Mazda's headlights have
replaceabl€ halogen bulbs.A wamrnrc
asinr a wrcns-Sized Wheel:
Asing a turong-si&d wheel is
dangem s. Brakw and hantrline
couu be aflected,leani g to loss of
contrcl and an accuent. Alwars ute
wheels of the coftect ske on rour