2009 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 277

speed

rating

and

load

carrying

capacity

as

originally

equipped.

(

“WHEELS

AND

TIRES” page 9-7)

WARNING

.

The use of tires other than those

specified or the mixed use of tires of

different brands, construction (bias,

bias-belted,

radial

or

run-flat),

or

tread patterns can adversely affect

the ride, braking, VDC system, hand-

ling, ground clearance, body-to-tire

clearance,

tire

chain

clearance,

speedometer calibration, headlight

aim and bumper height. Some of

these effects may lead to accidents

and could result in serious personal

injury.

.

If the wheels are changed for any

reason, always replace with wheels

which have the same off-set dimen-

sion. Wheels of a different off-set

could

cause

premature

tire

wear,

degrade vehicle handling character-

istics, affect the VDC system and/or

cause interference with the brake

discs. Such interference can lead to

decreased braking efficiency and/or

e a r l y

b r a k e

p a d

w e a r .

(

“WHEELS AND TIRES” page

9-7)

.

When

a

wheel

is

replaced,

tire

pressure will not be indicated, the

TPMS will not function and the low

tire pressure warning light will flash

for

approximately

1

minute

and

remain on after the 1 minute. Con-

tact a GT-R certified NISSAN dealer

as soon as possible for tire replace-

ment and/or system resetting.

.

Replacing tires with those not ori-

ginally specified by NISSAN could

affect the proper operation of the

TPMS.

.

Do not install a damaged or de-

formed wheel or tire even if it has

been repaired. Such wheels or tires

could have structural damage and

could fail without warning.

.

Never use retread tires.

.

For additional information regard-

ing tires, refer to “Important Tire

Safety

Information”

(US)

or

“Tire

Safety Information” (Canada) in the

Warranty Information Booklet.

.

Always use tires of the specified

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.

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.

For additional information regarding tires, refer

to “Important Tire Safety Information” (US) or

“Tire Safety Information” (Canada) in the War-

ranty 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.

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