GROUNDWORK — Prepare a snow-tire fitment plan Task: mazda-winter-tire-plan | Content version 2.0.0 Source page: https://csl-12-auto-repair.pages.dev/tasks/mazda-winter-tire-plan/ MODEL / APPLICABILITY [{"modelId":"mazda3-2017-us","market":"US","year":2017,"engine":"SKYACTIV-G 2.0 / 2.5 gasoline","configurations":["all","4-door","5-door","type-b-audio"]}] EXCLUSIONS Other model years and markets; imported Axela or diesel models; modified or aftermarket components with a different procedure. PREPARE [ ] Park in a safe place away from traffic. Work with the vehicle stationary, parking brake set and ignition off unless a step explicitly calls for a parked functional check. [ ] Is the exact US car confirmed and can its tire label and current fitment be read? [ ] Keep children and pets away from tools, fluids and coin cells. Never enter underneath the vehicle. [ ] Vehicle door-frame label [ ] Current tire sidewall notes [ ] Planned winter route [ ] No wheels, chains or tires are fitted in this plan OBSERVE & RECORD Observation date: __________ Vehicle / equipment confirmed: __________ Save the actual four-wheel specification request and pressure-limit question for the installer. Vehicle label and current four-wheel size/type: __________ Winter route and expected conditions: __________ Snow-tire pressure/speed requirements for installer review: __________ Installer questions and unresolved fitment conflicts: __________ Before care: __________ STEPS 1. [ ] Copy the actual vehicle-label size and current tire size/type by wheel position. Keep factory and changed fitments distinct. https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=453 | PDF page 453 https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=563 | PDF page 563 2. [ ] Plan matching size and type on all four wheels. A partial snow-tire set or an assumed fit from another Mazda needs professional correction. https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=127 | PDF page 127 3. [ ] The snow-tire instructions set a 120 km/h (75 mph) maximum and call for 30 kPa (4.3 psi) above the vehicle label, never above the tire’s maximum cold pressure. Record these for the installer to reconcile with the selected tire’s own limits. https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=126 | PDF page 126 https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=560 | PDF page 560 4. [ ] Record any intention to use studs or chains and ask the tire provider to check fit and applicable local rules. This plan contains no chain fitting or wheel-change procedure. https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=127 | PDF page 127 5. [ ] Save the four-wheel specification request, tire pressure question and route conditions. Have the installer confirm the actual target and any stricter tire limits before use. https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=126 | PDF page 126 6. [ ] Save the actual four-wheel specification request and pressure-limit question for the installer. https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=126 | PDF page 126 DECISION CHECKS Is the exact US car confirmed and can its tire label and current fitment be read? Yes — ready for this check → Continue with the steps, stopping if the real component differs from the manual. Not yet / not sure → Preparation saved. Return when the condition is confirmed; leave the vehicle untouched. Damaged tire, unreadable label or unverified wheel change → Mixed set, unknown size/pressure limit or fitment conflict: resolve with the tire provider first. Is a complete, consistent snow-tire request ready? Four-wheel size/type, label and snow-tire limits documented for installer confirmation → Does the plan cover all four matching tires and leave unresolved limits with the installer? Mixed set, unknown size/pressure limit or fitment conflict: resolve with the tire provider first. → Mixed set, unknown size/pressure limit or fitment conflict: resolve with the tire provider first. I have only prepared the plan → Plan prepared; no physical maintenance result recorded. Does the plan cover all four matching tires and leave unresolved limits with the installer? Consistent four-wheel plan ready for installer confirmation → Four-wheel size/type, label and snow-tire limits documented for installer confirmation The observation or repeat check is still incomplete → Plan prepared; no physical maintenance result recorded. Mixed set, fitment conflict or unknown pressure limit → Mixed set, unknown size/pressure limit or fitment conflict: resolve with the tire provider first. RECHECK Before use after installation, has the provider confirmed all four tires, the pressure target and any stricter tire limit? After care: __________ Retest: not checked / improved / unchanged / worse If an earlier condition changes, reassess the later checks and result. RESULT CHECK Is a complete, consistent snow-tire request ready? Four-wheel size/type, label and snow-tire limits documented for installer confirmation Record only the result you actually observed. A saved web checklist is not confirmation that a vehicle has been repaired. Does the plan cover all four matching tires and leave unresolved limits with the installer? Before use after installation, has the provider confirmed all four tires, the pressure target and any stricter tire limit? STOP CONDITIONS Damaged tire, unreadable label or unverified wheel change Mixed set, unknown size/pressure limit or fitment conflict: resolve with the tire provider first. A part, label, connector or fastener differs from the cited manual; access requires raising the vehicle; you cannot identify the correct component. SERVICE HANDOFF Take the recorded observations, their dates and any actual work history to the service provider. Mixed set, unknown size/pressure limit or fitment conflict: resolve with the tire provider first. Notes: __________ SOURCES 2017 Mazda3 Owner’s Manual — Winter Driving and Snow Tires, printed p.3-49 https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=126 | PDF page 126 Source checked 2026-10-13 Copyright retained by manufacturer; factual reference only. Original wording and schematic; no OEM images or manual redistribution. 2017 Mazda3 Owner’s Manual — Tires, printed pp.6-40–6-43 https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=453 | PDF page 453 Source checked 2026-10-04 Copyright retained by manufacturer; factual reference only. Original wording and schematic; no OEM images or manual redistribution. 2017 Mazda3 Owner’s Manual — Snow Tire Matching, printed p.3-50 https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=127 | PDF page 127 Source checked 2026-10-13 Copyright retained by manufacturer; factual reference only. Original wording and schematic; no OEM images or manual redistribution. 2017 Mazda3 Owner’s Manual — US Tire Placard and Cold Pressure, printed p.8-30 https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=563 | PDF page 563 Source checked 2026-10-13 Copyright retained by manufacturer; factual reference only. Original wording and schematic; no OEM images or manual redistribution. 2017 Mazda3 Owner’s Manual — US Tire Sidewall Markings, printed p.8-27 https://www.mazdausa.com/siteassets/global-resources/vehicle-resources/owner-manuals/2017/mazda3/2017-mazda3-owners-manual.pdf#page=560 | PDF page 560 Source checked 2026-10-13 Copyright retained by manufacturer; factual reference only. Original wording and schematic; no OEM images or manual redistribution. This blank plan records no completed maintenance or verified repair.