Mazda CX-5: How to check tire pressures when cold
Do not bleed warm tires down to the cold-pressure specification.
Measure all tire pressures monthly while the tires are cold, including the spare where fitted. Use the vehicle specification, not the tire sidewall maximum, as your target.
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Common questions
Is the tire sidewall maximum the recommended pressure?+
No. The vehicle recommended cold pressure and the tire maximum are different values.
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Where this guide comes from
Written from the official references below, reviewed on 25 October 2026. This is a source-based guide, not a claim of hands-on vehicle testing.
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