2005 Nissan 350Z Owner's Manual - Page 243

the front wheels on the vehicle could lead to transmission damage. For additional information regarding tires, refer to "Important Tire Safety Information" (US) or "Tire Safety Information" (Canada) in the Warranty Information booklet. CAUTION ¼ The T-type spare tire should be used for emergency use only. It should be replaced by the standard tire at the first opportunity. ¼ Drive carefully while the T-type spare tire is installed. Avoid sharp turns and abrupt braking while driving. ¼ Periodically check the T-type spare tire inflation pressure, and always keep it at 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar). ¼ Do not drive your vehicle at speeds faster than 50 MPH (80 km/h). ¼ Do not use tire chains on a T-type spare tire. Tire chains will not fit properly on the T-type spare tire and may cause damage to the vehicle. ¼ Tire tread of the T-type spare tire will wear at a faster rate than the standard tire. Replace the T-type spare tire as soon as the tread wear indicators appear. ¼ Because the T-type spare tire is smaller than the original tire, ground clearance is reduced. To avoid damage to the vehicle, do not drive over obstacles. Also, do not drive the vehicle through an automatic car wash since it may get caught. ¼ Do not use the T-type spare tire on other vehicles. ¼ Do not use more than one T-type spare tire at the same time. ¼ Do not tow a trailer while the T-type spare tire is installed. Care of wheels ¼ Wash the wheels when washing the vehicle to maintain their appearance. ¼ Clean the inner side of the wheels when the wheel is changed or the underside of the vehicle is washed. ¼ Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing the wheels. ¼ Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of pressure or poor seal at the tire bead. ¼ NISSAN recommends that the road wheels be waxed to protect against road salt in areas where it is used during winter. Spare tire (T-type spare tire) Observe the following precautions if the T-type spare tire must be used, otherwise your vehicle could be damaged or involved in an accident. 8-38 Maintenance and do-it-yourself