2000 Nissan Altima Owner's Manual - Page 199

The wheel nuts must be kept tightened to specifications at all times. It is recommended that wheel nuts be tightened to specification at each rotation interval. WARNING ● After rotating the tires, check and adjust the tire pressure. ● Retighten the wheel nuts when the vehicle has been driven for 600 miles (1,000 km) (also in cases of a flat tire, etc.). ● Do not include the spare tire in the tire rotation. ADI1115 DI1035M CHANGING TIRES AND WHEELS Tire rotation Tires should be rotated every 7,500 miles (12,000 km). See ''Flat tire'' in the ''In case of emergency'' section for tire replacing procedures. As soon as possible, tighten the wheel nuts to the specified torque with a nut tightening torque: 72 to 87 ft-lb (98 to 118 N⅐m) Tire wear and damage WARNING ● 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(s) should be replaced. ● The original tires have a built-in tread wear indicator. When the wear indicator is visible, the tire(s) should be replaced. 8-36 Do-it-yourself