Even if your tires aren’t showing any wear or tear, the rubber in tires wears down over years of usage. It’s therefore advised to get a new set of tires every 6 to 10 years, depending on how often you drive your Mazda vehicle and in what sort of conditions. Try to get your Mazda tires inspected, whether by you or a trained technician, once a month as well to guarantee safety and condition.

The easiest way to see if a tire needs replacing is to check the depth of the tread grooves. Take a quarter and place it in the tread groove with the upside-down caribou facing you. If you can see both of its antlers, this indicates that your tread grooves are extremely shallow and your tires are in need of replacing. If you can see the tip of the farthest antler though, your tires are still getting the traction they need from the grooves and can keep going.

Your tires need air to stay pressurized, and without them you can damage both your tires and the bottom of your Mazda. Therefore, if your tires aren’t holding air, it’s time for a new set. Tires can lose air from small holes, but they can also simply lose air from being worn out.

If your Mazda is pulling heavily to one side or the other while you drive, or it vibrates, it can be a sign of two things: that your alignment is off, or that one of your tires is damaged and it’s time for a replacement. This is often why it’s best to rotate your tires as well so that the wear on each tire is the same, which allows you to get more use from your Mazda tires before it’s time to get a new set.