Mazda MX-5 - Manual (Page 261)

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Vehicles with run-flat tires can be driven
even with a punctured tire under the
following conditions.
Maximum vehicle speed with a
punctured run-flat tire: 90 km/h (55
mph)
Maximum driving distance with a
punctured rum-flat tire: 80 km (49
miles)
CAUTION
The maximum driving distance may be
shorter depending on the driving
conditions.
If a run-flat tire is punctured, carefully
drive the vehicle to the nearest Mazda
Dealer and have the tire changed.
NOTE
l A spare tire or Instant Mobility
System (IMS) emergency flat tire
repair kit is not equipped on vehicles
with run-flat tires as standard.
l Replacing a punctured run-flat tire
with a new run-flat tire is
recommended.
l Do not use run-flat tires and
conventional tires on the same
vehicle.
qVehicle with conventional tires
If the following occurs while driving, it
could indicate a flat tire.
l Steering becomes difficult.
l The vehicle begins to vibrate
excessively.
l The vehicle pulls in one direction. If a
conventional tire is punctured, refer to
“Tool Storage” (page 7-5) and “Instant
Mobility System (IMS) Emergency
Flat Tire Repair Kit
” (page 7-6).
7-4
In Case of an Emergency
Flat Tire
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