Get Do-it-yourself -> Wheels and tires Guide for Nissan Micra 4 Door Fifth Generation (2017-2023)

WHEELS AND TIRES

If you have a flat tire, refer to “Flat tire” in

the “In case of emergency” section of

this manual.

The tire pressures should be

checked when the tires are cold. The

tires are considered COLD after the

vehicle has been parked for 3 or

more hours or driven less than

1.6 km (1 mile) at moderate speeds.

∙ The Gross Vehicle Weight Rating

(GVWR) is located on the C.M-

.V.S.S. certification label. The ve-

hicle weight capacity is indi-

cated on the Tire and Loading

Information label. Do not load

your vehicle beyond this capac-

ity. Overloading your vehicle

may result in reduced tire life,

unsafe operating conditions

due to premature tire failure, or

unfavorable handling charac-

teristics and could also lead to a

serious accident. Loading be-

yond the specified capacity

may also result in failure of

other vehicle components.

TIRE PRESSURE

Tire inflation pressure

Check the tire pressures (including

the spare) often and always prior to

long distance trips. The recom-

mended tire pressure specifications

are shown on the Tire and Loading

Information label under the “Cold

Tire Pressure” heading. The Tire and

Loading Information label is affixed

to the driver side center pillar. Tire

pressures should be checked regu-

larly because:

∙ Most tires naturally lose air over

time.

∙ Tires can lose air suddenly when

driven over potholes or other ob-

jects or if the vehicle strikes a

curb while parking.

Incorrect tire pressure, including

under inflation, may adversely af-

fect tire life and vehicle handling.

WARNING

∙ Improperly inflated tires can fail

suddenly

accident.

and

cause

an

∙ Before taking a long trip, or

whenever you heavily load your

vehicle, use

a

tire pressure

gauge to ensure that the tire

pressures are at the specified

level.

∙ For additional information re-

garding tires, refer to “Tire

Safety Information” (Canada) in

the

Warranty

Information

Booklet.

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Original tire size: The size of the

tires originally installed on the

vehicle at the factory.

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Spare tire size.

LDI2007

Cold tire pressure: Inflate the

tires to this pressure when the

tires are cold. Tires are consid-

ered COLD after the vehicle has

been parked for 3 or more hours,

or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km)

at moderate speeds. The rec-

ommended cold tire inflation is

set by the manufacturer to pro-

vide the best balance of tire

wear, vehicle handling, driveabil-

ity, tire noise, etc., up to the vehi-

cle’s GVWR.

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Tire and Loading Information

label

1

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Seating capacity: The maximum

number of occupants that can

be seated in the vehicle.

2

᭺

Vehicle load limit: Refer to “Ve-

hicle loading information” in the

“Technical and consumer infor-

mation” section of this manual.

3

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Tire size: Refer to “Tire labeling” in

this section.

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4. Read the tire pressure on the

gauge stem and compare to the

specification shown on the Tire

and Loading Information label.

5. Add air to the tire as needed. If

too much air is added, press the

core of the valve stem briefly

with the tip of the gauge stem to

release pressure. Recheck the

pressure and add or release air

as needed.

6. Install the valve stem cap.

7. Check the pressure of all other

tires, including the spare.

WDI0394

LDI0393

Example

TIRE LABELING

Checking tire pressure

1. Remove the valve stem cap from

Federal law requires tire manufac-

turers to place standardized infor-

mation on the sidewall of all tires.

This information identifies and de-

scribes the fundamental character-

istics of the tire and also provides the

Tire Identification Number (TIN) for

safety standard certification. The TIN

can be used to identify the tire in

case of a recall.

the tire.

Size

Cold Tire Infla-

tion Pressure

2. Press the pressure gauge

squarely onto the valve stem. Do

not press too hard or force the

valve stem sideways, or air will

escape. If the hissing sound of air

escaping from the tire is heard

while checking the pressure, re-

position the gauge to eliminate

this leakage.

Front Original Tire:

P185/60R15

230 kPa, 33 PSI

185/55R16

Rear Original Tire:

P185/60R15

230 kPa, 33 PSI

420 KPa, 60 PSI

185/55R16

Spare:

T125/70D15

3. Remove the gauge.

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6. Two- or three-digit number (95):

This number is the tire’s load in-

dex. It is a measurement of how

much weight each tire can sup-

port. You may not find this infor-

mation on all tires because it is

not required by law.

7. H: Tire speed rating. You should

not drive the vehicle faster than

the tire speed rating.

WDI0395

Example

1

3. Two-digit number (65): This

number, known as the aspect

ratio, gives the tire’s ratio of

height to width.

Tire size (example: P215/65R15

᭺

95H)

1. P: The “P” indicates the tire is de-

signed for passenger vehicles

(not all tires have this informa-

tion).

4. R: The “R” stands for radial.

5. Two-digit number (15):This num-

ber is the wheel or rim diameter

in inches.

2. Three-digit number (215): This

number gives the width in milli-

meters of the tire from sidewall

edge to sidewall edge.

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Tire ply composition and material

The number of layers or plies of

rubber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire

manufacturers also must indicate

the materials in the tire, which include

steel, nylon, polyester and others.

4

Maximum permissible inflation

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pressure

This number is the greatest amount

of air pressure that should be put in

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

permissible inflation pressure.

LDI2786

Example

5

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Maximum load rating

2

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3. Two-digit code: Tire size.

TIN (Tire Identification Number)

for a new tire (example: DOT XX XX

XXX XXXX)

This number indicates the maxi-

mum load in kilograms and pounds

that can be carried by the tire. When

replacing the tires on the vehicle, al-

ways use a tire that has the same

load rating as the factory installed

tire.

4. Three-digit code: Tire type code

(Optional).

1. DOT: Abbreviation for the “De-

partment Of Transportation”.

The symbol can be placed

above, below or to the left or

right of the Tire Identification

Number.

5. Four numbers represent the

week and year the tire was built.

For example, the numbers 3103

means the 31st week of 2003. If

these numbers are missing then

look on the other sidewall of the

tire.

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Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”

Indicates whether the tire requires

an inner tube (“tube type”) or not

(“tubeless”).

2. Two-digit code: Manufacturer’s

identification mark.

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The word “radial”

TYPES OF TIRES

᭺

∙ For additional information regarding

tires, refer to “Tire Safety Information”

(Canada) in the Warranty Information

Booklet.

The word “radial” is shown if the tire

has radial structure.

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Manufacturer or brand name is

shown.

Other Tire-related Terminology

WARNING

∙ When changing or replacing tires, be

sure all four tires are of the same type

(i.e., Summer, All Season or Snow) and

construction. A NISSAN dealer may be

able to help you with information

about tire type, size, speed rating and

availability.

Manufacturer or brand name

All season tires

NISSAN specifies All Season tires on some

models to provide good performance all

year, including snowy and icy road condi-

tions. All Season tires are identified by ALL

SEASON and/or M&S on the tire sidewall.

Snow tires have better snow traction than

All Season tires and may be more appropri-

ate in some areas.

In addition to the many terms that

are defined throughout this section,

Intended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the

sidewall that contains a whitewall,

bears white lettering or bears

manufacturer, brand, and/or model

name molding that is higher or

deeper than the same molding on

the other sidewall of the tire, or (2)

the outward facing sidewall of an

asymmetrical tire that has a particu-

lar side that must always face out-

ward when mounted on a vehicle.

∙ Replacement tires may have a lower

speed rating than the factory

equipped tires, and may not match

the potential maximum vehicle

speed. Never exceed the maximum

speed rating of the tire.

Summer tires

NISSAN specifies summer tires on some

models to provide superior performance

on dry roads. Summer tire performance is

substantially reduced in snow and ice.

Summer tires do not have the tire traction

rating “M&S” on the tire sidewall.

∙ Always use tires of the same type,

size, brand, construction and tread

pattern on all four wheels. Failure to

do so may result in a circumference

difference between tires on the front

and rear axles which can cause the

Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system

to malfunction resulting in personal

injury or death, excessive tire wear

and may damage the transmission

and differential gears.

If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy

or icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the

use of SNOWtires or ALL SEASON tires on all

four wheels.

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Snow tires

TIRE CHAINS

If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to

select tires equivalent in size and load rat-

ing to the original equipment tires. If you do

not, it can adversely affect the safety and

handling of your vehicle.

CAUTION

Tire chains/cables should not be in-

stalled on 185/60R15 or 185/55R16 tires.

Installation of the tire chains/cables on

185/60R15 or 185/55R16 tires will cause

damage to the vehicle. Please use snow

tires instead of chains/cables if needed.

Never install tire chains on a TEMPO-

RARY USE ONLY spare tire.

Generally, snow tires have lower speed rat-

ings than factory equipped tires and may

not match the potential maximum vehicle

speed. Never exceed the maximum speed

rating of the tire.

If you install snow tires, they must be the

same size, brand, construction and tread

pattern on all four wheels.

WDI0258

CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES

For additional traction on icy roads, stud-

ded tires may be used. However, some Ca-

nadian provinces prohibit their use. Check

local, state and provincial laws before in-

stalling studded tires. Skid and traction ca-

pabilities of studded snow tires on wet or

dry surfaces may be poorer than that of

non-studded snow tires.

Tire rotation

NISSAN recommends rotating the

tires every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).

For additional information on tire re-

placing procedures, refer to “Flat tire”

in the “In case of emergency” section

in this manual.

As soon as possible, tighten the

wheel nuts to the specified torque

with a torque wrench.

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Wheel nut tightening torque:

113 N·m (83 ft-lb)

The wheel nuts must be kept tight-

ened to specifications at all times.

It is recommended that wheel nuts

be tightened to specification at

each tire rotation interval.

∙ The original tires have built-in

tread wear indicators. When the

wear indicators are visible, the

tire(s) should be replaced.

∙ Tires degrade with age and use.

Have tires, including the spare,

over 6 years old checked by a

qualified technician because

some tire damage may not be

obvious. Replace the tires as

necessary to prevent tire failure

and possible personal injury.

∙ Improper service of the spare

tire may result in serious per-

sonal injury. If it is necessary to

repair the spare tire, it is recom-

mended that you visit a NISSAN

dealer for this service.

WARNING

∙ After rotating the tires, check

and adjust the tire pressure.

WDI0259

∙ Retighten the wheel nuts when

the vehicle has been driven for

1,000 km (600 miles) (also in

cases of a flat tire, etc.)

Tire wear and damage

1. Wear indicator

2. Location mark

∙ Do not include the spare tire in

the tire rotation.

∙ For additional information re-

garding tires, refer to “Tire

Safety Information” (Canada) in

WARNING

∙ For additional information re-

garding tires, refer to “Tire

Safety Information” in the War-

ranty Information Booklet.

∙ Tires should be periodically in-

spected for wear, cracking,

bulging or objects caught in the

tread. If excessive wear, cracks,

bulging or deep cuts are found,

the tire(s) should be replaced.

the

Warranty

Information

Booklet.

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Replacing wheels and tires

∙ If your vehicle was originally

equipped with four tires that were the

same size and you are only replacing

two of the four tires, install the new

tires on the rear axle. Placing new tires

on the front axle may cause loss of

vehicle control in some driving condi-

tions and cause an accident and per-

sonal injury.

∙ Do not install a damaged or deformed

wheel or tire even if it has been re-

paired. Such wheels or tires could

have structural damage and could fail

without warning.

When replacing a tire, use the same size,

tread design, speed rating and load carry-

ing capacity as originally equipped. Rec-

ommended types and sizes are shown in

“Wheels and tires” in the “Technical and con-

sumer information” section of this manual.

∙ The use of retread tires is not

recommended.

∙ For additional information regarding

tires, refer to “Tire Safety Information”

(Canada) in the Warranty Information

Booklet.

WARNING

∙ If the wheels are changed for any rea-

son, always replace with wheels

which have the same off-set dimen-

sion. Wheels of a different off-set

could cause premature tire wear, de-

grade vehicle handling characteris-

tics, affect the VDC system and/or in-

∙ The use of tires other than those rec-

ommended or the mixed use of tires

of different brands, construction

(bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread

patterns can adversely affect the ride,

braking, handling, Vehicle Dynamic

Control (VDC) System, ground clear-

ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire

chain, clearance, speedometer cali-

bration, headlight aim and bumper

height. Some of these effects may

lead to accidents and could result in

serious personal injury.

Wheel balance

Unbalanced wheels may affect vehicle

handling and tire life. Even with regular use,

wheels can get out of balance. Therefore,

they should be balanced as required.

terference

with

the

brake

discs/drums. Such interference can

lead to decreased braking efficiency

and/or early brake pad/shoe wear.

For additional information on wheel

off-set dimensions, refer to “Wheels

and tires” in the “Technical and con-

sumer information” section of this

manual.

Wheel balance service should be per-

formed with the wheels off the vehicle.

Spin balancing the wheels on the vehicle

could lead to mechanical damage.

∙

For additional information regarding

tires, refer to “Tire Safety Information”

in the Warranty Information Booklet.

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Care of wheels

WARNING

∙ Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE

ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster

rate than the standard tire. Replace

the spare tire as soon as the tread

wear indicators appear.

∙

Wash the wheels when washing the ve-

hicle to maintain their appearance.

∙ The spare tire should be used for

emergency use only. It should be re-

placed with the standard tire at the

first opportunity to avoid possible tire

or differential damage.

∙

Clean the inner side of the wheels when

the wheel is changed or the underside

of the vehicle is washed.

∙ Do not use the spare tire on other

vehicles.

∙ Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY

USE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid

sharp turns and abrupt braking while

driving.

∙

Do not use abrasive cleaners when

washing the wheels.

∙ Do not use more than one spare tire at

the same time.

Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents

or corrosion. Such damage may cause

loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire

bead.

∙ Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPO-

RARY USE ONLY spare tire is installed.

∙ Periodically check spare tire inflation

pressure. Always keep the pressure of

the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire

at 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar).

CAUTION

∙ Do not use tire chains on a TEMPO-

RARY USE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains

will not fit properly and may cause

damage to the vehicle.

∙

NISSAN recommends waxing the road

wheels to protect against road salt in

areas where it is used during winter.

∙ With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare

tire installed do not drive the vehicle

at speeds faster than 50 mph

(80 km/h).

Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY

spare tire)

Observe the following precautions if the

TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire must be

used. Otherwise, your vehicle could be

damaged or involved in an accident:

∙ Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLY

spare tire is smaller than the original

tire, ground clearance is reduced. To

avoid damage to the vehicle, do not

drive over obstacles. Also, do not drive

the vehicle through an automatic car

wash since it may get caught.

∙ When driving on roads covered with

snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE

ONLY spare tire should be used on the

rear wheels and the original tire used

on the front wheels (drive wheels).

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