Mazda MX-5 NA silhouetteMX-5 NA

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Q-2spec table

SPECIFICATIONS

Wheels and Tires Specifications

Wheels
DetailSize
Standard14 x 5 1/2-JJ
Temporary spare14 x 4T
Wheels
DetailOffset mm (in)
Standard45 (1.77)
Temporary spare
Wheels
DetailPitch circle diameter mm (in)
Standard100 (3.94)
Temporary spare
Wheels
DetailMaterial
StandardAluminum Alloy
Temporary spareSteel
Tires
DetailSize
Standard185/60R14 82H
Temporary spareT115/70D14
Tires
DetailAir pressure kPa (kgf/cm², psi)
Standard177 (1.8, 26)
Temporary spare412 (4.2, 60)

TROUBLESHOOTING GUIDE

Wheels and Tires Troubleshooting Guide

Excessive or irregular tire wear
Possible CauseRefer to page Q-4 for details.
Action
Page
Premature tire wear
Possible CauseIncorrect tire pressure
ActionAdjust
PageQ-3
Tire squeal
Possible CauseIncorrect tire pressure
ActionAdjust
PageQ-3
Tire squeal
Possible CauseTire deterioration
ActionReplace
Page
Road noise or body vibration
Possible CauseInsufficient tire pressure
ActionAdjust
PageQ-3
Road noise or body vibration
Possible CauseUnbalanced wheel(s)
ActionAdjust
PageQ-5
Road noise or body vibration
Possible CauseDeformed wheel(s) or tire(s)
ActionRepair or replace
Page
Road noise or body vibration
Possible CauseIrregular tire wear
ActionReplace
Page
Shake (Steering wheel vibrates up/down)
Possible CauseExcessive tire and wheel runout
ActionReplace
Page
Shake (Steering wheel vibrates up/down)
Possible CauseLoose lug nuts
ActionTighten
PageQ-4
Shake (Steering wheel vibrates up/down)
Possible CauseUnbalanced wheel(s)
ActionAdjust or replace
PageQ-5
Shake (Steering wheel vibrates up/down)
Possible CauseCracked or worn engine mount rubber
ActionReplace
PageSections B1,B2
Shake (Steering wheel vibrates up/down)
Possible CauseCracked or worn transmission mount rubber
ActionReplace
PageSections K1,K2
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseWorn or torn steering gear mount rubber
ActionReplace
PageSection N
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseLoose steering gear mounting bolts
ActionTighten
PageSection N
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseStuck or damaged steering ball joint
ActionReplace
PageSection N
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseExcessive tire and wheel runout
ActionReplace
Page
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseLoose lug nuts
ActionTighten
PageQ-4
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseUnbalanced wheel(s)
ActionAdjust or replace
PageQ-5
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseInsufficient tire pressure
ActionAdjust
PageQ-3
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseUnevenly worn tires
ActionReplace
Page
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseMalfunction of shock absorber
ActionReplace
PageSection R
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseLoose shock absorber mounting bolts
ActionTighten
PageSection R
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseStruck or damaged lower arm ball joint
ActionReplace
PageSection R
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseWorn or torn suspension bushings
ActionReplace
PageSection R
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseDamaged or worn front wheel bearing
ActionReplace
PageSection M
Shimmy (Steering wheel vibrates left/right)
Possible CauseImproperly adjusted front wheel alignment
ActionAdjust
PageSection R
Uneven (one-sided) braking
Possible CauseUnequal tire pressures
ActionAdjust
PageQ-3
Steering wheel doesn't return properly or pulls to either left or right
Possible CauseIncorrect tire pressure
ActionAdjust
PageQ-3
Steering wheel doesn't return properly or pulls to either left or right
Possible CauseIrregular tire wear (left/right)
ActionReplace
Page
Steering wheel doesn't return properly or pulls to either left or right
Possible CauseUnequal tire pressures
ActionAdjust
PageQ-3
Steering wheel doesn't return properly or pulls to either left or right
Possible CauseDifferent types or brands of tires mixed (left/right)
ActionReplace
Page
Steering wheel doesn't return properly or pulls to either left or right
Possible CauseLoose lug nuts
ActionTighten
PageQ-4
General driving instability
Possible CauseUnequal tire pressures
ActionAdjust
PageQ-3
General driving instability
Possible CauseDamaged or unbalanced wheel(s)
ActionReplace or adjust
PageQ-5
General driving instability
Possible CauseLoose lug nuts
ActionTighten
PageQ-4
Excessive steering wheel play
Possible CauseLoose lug nuts
ActionTighten
PageQ-4

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