Mazda CX-3: Tires / Replacing a Wheel

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual / Maintenance and Care / Owner Maintenance / Tires / Replacing a Wheel

WARNING

Always use wheels of the correct size on your vehicle: Using a wrong-sized wheel is dangerous. Braking and handling could be affected, leading to loss of control and an accident.

CAUTION

A wrong-sized wheel may adversely affect:

Tire fit
Wheel and bearing life
Ground clearance
Snow-chain clearance
Speedometer calibration
Headlight aim
Bumper height
Tire Pressure Monitoring System*

NOTE

When replacing a wheel, make sure the new one is the same as the original factory wheel in diameter, rim width, and offset (inset/outset).
For details, contact an Authorized Mazda Dealer.

Proper tire balancing provides the best riding comfort and helps reduce tread wear. Out-of-balance tires can cause vibration and uneven wear, such as cupping and flat spots.

Temporary Spare Tire

Inspect the temporary spare tire at least monthly to make sure it is properly inflated and stored. NOTE The temporary spare tire condition gradually deteriorates even if it has not been used...

Light Bulbs

WARNING Never touch the glass portion of a halogen bulb with your bare hands and always wear eye protection when handling or working around the bulbs: When a halogen bulb breaks, it is dangerous...

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Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Displayable Range on the Screen

The images on the screen may be different from the actual conditions. NOTE The displayable range varies depending on the vehicle and road conditions. The displayable range is limited. Objects under the bumper or around the bumper ends cannot be displayed...

Mazda CX-3 (2015-2026) Owner's Manual: Locking Lug Nuts

If your vehicle has Mazda optional antitheft wheel lug nuts, each wheel will have one locking lug nut that locks the wheel and tire, and you must use a special key to unlock the locking lug nut. This key is stored in the glove compartment. Register the key and lug nuts with the lock manufacturer by filling out the card provided in the glove compartment and mailing it in the accompanying envelope...