2011 Nissan GT-R Owner's Manual - Page 284

CAUTION Do not use tire chains on dry roads. . NOTICE Never install tire chains on a punctured run-flat tire, as this could damage your vehicle. Do not drive with tire chains on paved roads that are clear of snow. Driving with chains in such conditions can cause damage to the various mechanisms of the vehicle due to some overstress. . CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES Tire rotation Tires cannot be rotated because your vehicle is equipped with different sized tires in the front and rear. 1. 2. Wear indicator Location mark tire(s) should be replaced. Tires degrade with age and use. Have tires, over 6 years old checked by a qualified technician because some tire damage may not be obvious. Replace the tires as necessary to prevent tire failure and possible personal injury. For additional information regarding tires, refer to "Important Tire Safety Information" (US) or "Tire Safety Information" (Canada) in the Warranty Information Booklet. Tire wear and damage Replacing wheels and tires When tire replacement is required, replacing tires as a set of four with new tires is recommended. However, if a tire is punctured or damaged, it may be possible to replace only the damaged tire. Determining whether one tire or a complete set of tires should be replaced is based on a number of factors including tire wear and condition. Contact your GT-R certified NISSAN dealer. They can recommend if an individual tire or a complete set should be replaced. When replacing a tire, use the specified size, 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 built-in tread wear indicators. When the wear indicators are visible, the 8-36 Maintenance and do-it-yourself