2004 Nissan Murano Owner's Manual - Page 243

indicator is visible, the tire should be replaced. ¼ 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. ¼ For additional information regarding tires, refer to "Important Tire Safety Information" (US) or "Tire Safety Information" (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet. MDI0004 (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. ¼ If the wheels are changed for any reason, always replace with wheels which have the same offset dimension. Wheels of a different offset could cause premature tire wear, degrade vehicle handling characteristics 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 information" section of this manual for wheel offset dimensions. ¼ When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, the pressure of Tire wear and damage 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 ¼ Tires should be periodically inspected for wear, cracking, bulging, or objects caught in the tread. If excessive wear, cracks, bulging, or deep cuts are found, the tire should be replaced. ¼ The original tires have a built-in tread wear indicator. When the wear WARNING ¼ The use of tires other than those recommended or the mixed use of tires of different brands, construction 8-34 Maintenance and do-it-yourself