1998 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 173

WHEELS AND TIRES COLD tire pressures are shown on the tire placard affixed to the driver's door center pillar. WARNING ● Improperly inflated tires can fail suddenly and cause an accident. ● The vehicle weight capacity is indicated on the tire placard. Do not load your vehicle beyond this capacity. Overloading your vehicle may result in reduced tire life, unsafe operating conditions due to premature tire failure, or unfavorable handling characteristics and could also lead to a serious accident. Loading beyond the specified capacity may also result in failure of other vehicle components. ● Before taking a long trip, or whenever you have loaded your vehicle heavily, use a tire pressure gauge to ensure that the tire pressure is at the specified level. ● Do not drive your vehicle over 85 MPH (140 km/h) unless it is equipped with high speed capability tires. Driving faster than 85 MPH (140 km/h) may result in tire failure, loss of control and possible injury. DI1033M If you have a flat tire, see the ''In case of emergency'' section of this manual. Maximum inflation pressure Do not exceed the maximum inflation pressures shown on the side wall of the tire. ADI1009 Tire inflation pressure Periodically check the tire pressure (including the spare). Incorrect tire pressure may adversely affect tire life and vehicle handling. Tire pressure should be checked when tires are COLD. Tires are considered COLD after the vehicle has been parked for three or more hours, or driven less than 1 mile (1.6 km). 8-28 Do-it-yourself