2006 Infiniti FX35 Owner's Manual - Page 345

ciency and/or early brake pad wear. Refer to "Wheels and tires" in the "9. Technical and consumer information" section of this manual for wheel off-set dimensions. When a spare tire is mounted or a wheel is replaced, tire pressure will not be indicated, the TPMS will not function and the low tire pressure warning light will flash. Contact your INFINITI dealer as soon as possible for tire replacement and/or system resetting. Replacing tires with those not originally specified by INFINITI could affect the proper operation of the TPMS. Do not install a deformed wheel or tire even if it has been repaired. Such wheels or tires could have structural damage and could fail without warning. The use of retread tires is not recommended. For additional information regarding tires, refer to "Important Tire Safety Information" (US) or "Tire Safety Informa- tion" (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet. CAUTION Always use tires of the same type, size, brand, construction (bias, bias-belted, radial or run-flat), 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 (AWD models). For additional information regarding tires, refer to "Important Tire Safety Information" (US) or "Tire Safety Information" (Canada) in the INFINITI Warranty Information Booklet. 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. 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. INFINITI recommends that the side walls of road wheels be waxed to protect against road salt in areas where it is used during winter. 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 rear wheels on the vehicle could lead to mechanical damage. Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire (T-type)) Observe the following precautions if the T-type spare tire must be used, otherwise Maintenance and do-it-yourself 8-45