2000-2006 Nissan X Trail SUV Maintenance and do-it-yourself -> CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES User Manual
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front wheels and not on the rear wheels.
Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads
which are clear of snow. Driving with chains in
such conditions can cause damage to the vari-
ous mechanisms of the vehicle due to some
overstress.
CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotation
NISSAN recommends rotating the tires every
12,000 km (7,500 miles). See “Flat tire” in the
“6. In case of emergency” section for tire replac-
ing procedures.
As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to
the specified torque with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
108 N⋅m (11 kg-m, 80 ft-lb)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to speci-
fication at all times. It is recommended that
wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each
tire rotation interval.
WARNING
쐌 After rotating the tires, adjust the tire
pressure.
쐌 Retighten the wheel nuts when the
vehicle has been driven for 1,000 km
(600 miles) (also in cases of a flat tire,
etc.).
쐌 Do not include the T-type spare tire
or any other small size spare tire in
the tire rotation.
쐌 For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
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Tire wear and damage
WARNING
쐌 Tires should be periodically in-
spected for wear, cracking, bulging,
or objects caught in the tread. If ex-
cessive wear, cracks, bulging, or
deep cuts are found, the tire should
be replaced.
쐌 The original tires have a built-in tread
wear indicator. When the wear
indicator is visible, the tire should be
replaced.
쐌 Improper service for a spare tire may
result in serious personal injury. If it
is necessary to repair the spare tire,
contact your NISSAN dealer.
쐌 For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity
as originally equipped. See “Specifications” in
the “9. Technical and consumer information”
section for recommended types and sizes of
tires and wheels.
WARNING
쐌 The use of tires other than those
recommended 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, ground clearance,
body-to-tire clearance, tire chain
clearance, speedometer calibration,
headlight aim and bumper height.
Some of these effects may lead to
accidents and could result in serious
personal injury.
쐌 If the wheels are changed for any
reason, always replace with wheels
which have the same offset dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different offset
could cause premature tire wear, de-
grade vehicle handling characteris-
tics and/or interfere with the brake
discs/drums. Such interference can
lead to decreased braking efficiency
and/or early brake pad/shoe wear.
Refer to “Wheel/tire size” in the
“Technical and consumer informa-
tion” section of this manual for wheel
offset dimensions.
쐌 Do not install a deformed wheel or
tire even if it has been repaired. Such
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wheels or tires could have structural
damage and could fail without warn-
ing.
쐌 The use of retread tire is not recom-
mended.
쐌 For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
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.
Wheel balance service should be performed
with the wheels off the vehicle. Spin balancing
the front wheels on the vehicle could lead to
mechanical damage.
For additional information regarding tires, refer to
“Tire Safety Information” in the Warranty Infor-
mation Booklet.
Care of wheels
쐌 Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle
to maintain their appearance.
쐌 Clean the inner side of the wheels when the
wheel is changed or the underside of the
vehicle is washed.
쐌 Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
쐌 Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
쐌 NISSAN recommends waxing the road wheel
sidewalls to protect against road salt in areas
where it is used during winter.
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