2014 Nissan Pathfinder Warranty Information Booklet - Page 33

GOODYEAR/DUNLOP TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY The Convenience (Temporary) Spare weighs less than a standard tire so it's easier to handle. It also helps reduce the total car weight which contributes to fuel economy. The wheels used with the Convenience (Temporary) Spare are specifically designed for use with high pressure spares and should never be used with any other type tire. hicle handling may be significantly affected by a change in tire size or type. When selecting tires that are different than the Original Equipment size, see a professional installer in order to make certain that proper clearance, load carrying capacity and inflation pressure is selected. Never exceed the maximum load capacity and inflation pressure listed on the sidewall of the tire. Always drive safely and obey all traffic laws. Avoid sudden, sharp turns or lane changes. Failure to follow this warning may result in loss of control of the vehicle, leading to an accident and serious injury or death. When replacing tires, you must maintain the outside diameter and load carrying capacity of the Original Equipment tire. Inflation pressure may need to be adjusted to avoid overloading the tire. Consult the Tire & Rim Association Load and Inflation Tables, ETRTO or JATMA standards for correct load and inflation information. 29 DON'T ATTEMPT TO MOUNT YOUR OWN TIRES Serious injury or Death may result from explosion of tire/ rim assembly due to improper mounting procedures. Follow tire manufacturer's instructions and match tire diameter to rim diameter. Mount light truck radials on rims approved for radial service. Do not apply bead sealer. This can inhibit bead seating. Lubricate beads and tire rim (including tube or flap) contact surfaces. Lock assembly on mounting machine or place in safety cage. STAND BACK and never exceed 40 psi to seat beads. Never use a volatile substance or a rubber "donut" (also known as a bead expander or "O-Ring") to aid bead seating. Only specially-trained persons should mount tires. NOTE: Goodyear manufactured and/or marketed European-Metric passenger tires and P-Metric passenger tires are interchangeable as long as they have the same section width, same aspect ratio, same rim diameter. Caution: Never substitute a "Standard Load" (SL) tire for an Extra Load (XL) tire. If the vehicle was originally equipped with "Extra Load" (XL) tires, replace those tires with similar sized XL tires. FOLLOW THESE ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES When installing only two tires, fit the tires with the deepest tread depth on the rear axle. If radials and non-radials must be fitted to the same vehicle, fit radials on rear axle. Never mix radials and non-radials on the same axle. When fitting snow tires or all-season tires to performance vehicles, always fit in sets of four. It is not recommended to fit tires with different speed ratings. If tires with different speed ratings are installed on a vehicle, they should be installed with like pairs on the same axle. The speed capability of the vehicle will become limited to that of the lowest speed rated tires. Use of lift kits with some vehicle/tire combinations can cause instability. When changing tire sizes, always consult Dealer for optimum rim width and carefully check vehicle/tire clearances. (Continued on next page) DON'T MIX TIRES OF DIFFERENT SIZES AND TYPES ON THE SAME AXLE For optimum handling and control, Goodyear and Dunlop recommend fitment of four (4) tires of the same type and size unless otherwise specified by the vehicle manufacturer. WARNING: Before you replace your tires, always consult the vehicle Owner's Manual and follow the vehicle manufacturer's replacement tire recommendations. Ve- NEVER FIT TIRES TO A VEHICLE THAT HAVE LESS LOAD CARRYING CAPACITY THAN AS REQUIRED BY THE ORIGINAL EQUIPMENT MANUFACTURER Examples: Many vehicles, such as large passenger vans, require Load Range E tires as designated by the vehicle manufacturer. Fitment of a tire, such as a Load Range D, with less carrying capacity is not allowed. In other cases, tires of the same size may carry different load indexes in the service description. You must make certain the replacement tires fitted to the vehicle have a load carrying capacity equal to or greater than what the Original Equipment manufacturer specifies.