2010 Nissan Pathfinder Owner's Manual - Page 421

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. ● Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the wheels. ● Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire bead. ● NISSAN recommends waxing the road wheels to protect against road salt in areas where it is used during winter. ● Drive carefully while the spare tire is installed. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt braking while driving. The vehicle driving performance may be affected when driving on wet or snow covered roads. ● When the temporary full size spare is installed, the following systems may not work correctly: - Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS). - Vehicle Dynamic System. Control (VDC) 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 wheels on the vehicle could lead to mechanical damage. ● For additional information regarding tires, refer to "Important Tire Safety Information" (US) or "Tire Safety Information" (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet. Spare tire (FULL SIZE TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire) (if so equipped) Your vehicle may be equipped with a full size spare that is a different size or brand than the tires originally installed on the vehicle. This full size spare tire is intended for temporary use only and should be replaced at the first opportunity. Observe the following precautions if the full size temporary use only spare tire must be used. Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged or involved in an accident: ● Periodically check spare tire inflation pressure. Always keep the spare tire inflated to the pressure specification shown on the tire and loading information label. ● With the spare tire installed do not drive the vehicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h). ● When driving on roads covered with snow or ice, the temporary spare tire should be used on the front wheels and the original tire used on the rear wheels. Use tire chains only on the drive wheels. Care of wheels ● Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to maintain their appearance. ● Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the underside of the vehicle is washed. WARNING ● The spare tire should be used for emergency use only. It should be replaced with the standard tire at the first opportunity to avoid possible tire or differential damage. Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-45