2008 Nissan Rogue Owner's Manual - Page 267

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. For additional traction on icy roads, studded tires may be used. However, some U.S. states and Canadian provinces prohibit their use. Check local, state and provincial laws before installing studded tires. Skid and traction capabilities of studded snow tires, on wet or dry surfaces, may be poorer than that of nonstudded snow tires. . ONLY use spare tires specified for the AWD model. If excessive tire wear is found, it is recommended that all four tires be replaced with tires of the same size, brand, construction and tread pattern. The tire pressure and wheel alignment should also be checked and corrected as necessary. Contact a NISSAN dealer. proper size for the tires on your vehicle and are installed according to the traction device manufacturer's suggestions. When using traction devices, avoid fully loading your vehicle and drive at reduced speeds. Failure to do so may cause damage to the brakes and suspension and adversely affect handling and performance. Traction devices must be installed only on the front wheels and not on the rear wheels. Do not drive with traction devices on paved roads that are clear of snow. Driving with traction devices in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress. TIRE CHAINS CAUTION Only use special traction devices that are available through your NISSAN dealer on this vehicle due to limited tire clearance. Failure to use the correct traction device will cause damage to the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. Contact your NISSAN dealer to purchase traction devices that work on your vehicle. Only use other types of traction devices if the traction device manufacturer recommends it for use on the tire and wheel installed on your vehicle. Use of traction devices may be prohibited according to location. Check the local laws before installing traction devices. When installing traction devices, make sure they are the All-Wheel Drive (AWD) models CAUTION . Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, biasbelted or radial), 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 will cause excessive tire wear and may damage the transmission, transfer case and differential gears. CAUTION . . Do not use traction devices on dry roads. Never install traction devices on a Ttype spare tire as doing so could damage the brakes, suspension or other vehicle parts. 8-36 Maintenance and do-it-yourself