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temporary spare tire provided in your vehicle.
•  Because your lightweight temporary spare tire was 
specifi  cally designed for your car, it should not be used 
on any other vehicle.
•  Do not use snow chains on your lightweight temporary 
spare tire. This could cause damage to your vehicle.
•  Your lightweight temporary spare has very limited wear 
potential (up to 300 miles/500 km) .
•  In order to conserve tire treadlife, the lightweight 
temporary spare tire should be returned to your trunk 
as soon as the standard tire has been repaired or 
replaced. Never use the spare if treadwear indicator 
(TWI) bars are exposed or it is worn to the last 2/32" 
tread depth.
•  Do not use your original equipment lightweight 
temporary spare tire on any other than its original 
equipment rim. The replacement lightweight temporary 
spare tire must match the original equipment tire 
removed from your lightweight temporary spare rim. 
Check the tire for the lightweight temporary spare tire 
size marking designation and compare size markings 
with those found on both your original lightweight 
temporary spare and rim.
NOTE: Your original equipment lightweight temporary 
spare tire and rim combination is not the same size as the 
other tires and rims with which your vehicle is equipped. 
Standard tires, snow tires, conventional wheel covers or 
rim rings should not be fi  tted to your lightweight temporary 
spare tire rim or assembly.
•  Improper mounting can cause tire/rim assembly 
explosion and serious injury. Tire Fitters: Follow tire 
manufacturer’s instructions and match tire diameter to 
rim diameter. Mount the lightweight temporary spare 
tire only on a rim originally fi  tted with a temporary spare 
of the same size. Lubricate beads and rim contact 
surfaces. Lock assembly on mounting machine or 
place in a safety cage. STAND BACK; infl ate in short 
DUNLOP PASSENGER TIRE LIMITED WARRANTY
bursts with extension hose, clip-on chuck on in-line 
gauge. Never exceed 40 psi to seat beads or use 
a volatile substance or a rubber “donut” to aid bead 
seating. Only specially trained persons should mount 
lightweight temporary spare tires.
Dunlop brand tires are serviced by The Goodyear Tire & 
Rubber Company and Goodyear Canada  Inc. through 
authorized Dunlop outlets.
You must go to an authorized Dunlop outlet for replacement 
tires and all warranty service.
THE WARRANTOR The warrantor of Dunlop tires is Goodyear/Dunlop N.A. 
Limited at 1144 East Market Street, Akron, Ohio 44136-
0001
FOR SERVICE ASSISTANCE OR 
INFORMATION:
• FIRST CONTACT THE NEAREST 
DUNLOP RETAILER.
• IF ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE IS REQUIRED:
IN THE UNITED STATES:
Call (800) 321-2136, or write:
Goodyear/Dunlop Consumer Relations
Dept. 728
1144 East Market Street, Akron, OH 44316-0001
IN CANADA:
Call (800) 387-3288, or write:
Goodyear/Dunlop Consumer Relations Department
450 Kipling Avenue
Toronto, Ontario M8Z 5E1
SAFETY WARNINGSSerious injury or property damage may result from:
•  TIRE FAILURE DUE TO UNDERINFLATION/
OVERLOADING:
  Follow the owner’s manual, tire placard in vehicle, 
or Important Tire Safety Information located in this 
booklet.
•  EXPLOSION OF TIRE/RIM ASSEMBLY DUE TO 
IMPROPER MOUNTING:
  Only specially trained persons should mount tires.
•  FAILURE TO MOUNT RADIAL TIRES ON APPROVED 
RIMS.
•  FAILURE TO DEFLATE SINGLE OR DUAL ASSEMBLIES 
COMPLETELY BEFORE DEMOUNTING.
•  TIRE SPINNING ON SLIPPERY SURFACES SUCH 
AS SNOW, MUD, ICE, ETC. DO NOT SPIN TIRES 
IN EXCESS OF 35 MPH (55 KPH) , AS INDICATED 
ON THE SPEEDOMETER. PERSONAL INJURY 
AND SEVERE DAMAGE MAY RESULT FROM 
EXCESSIVE WHEEL SPINNING, INCLUDING TIRE 
DISINTEGRATION OR AXLE FAILURE.
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TRAILER TOWINGIf you anticipate towing a trailer, you should see a tire dealer 
for advice concerning the correct size of tire and pressure. 
Tire size and pressure will depend on the type and size 
of the trailer and hitch utilized, but in no case must the 
maximum cold infl ation pressure or the tire load rating be 
exceeded. Check the tire decal and your Owner’s Manual 
for further recommendations on trailer towing.
TIRE ALTERATIONSDo not perform any alterations on your tires. Alterations may 
prevent proper performance, leading to tire damage, which 
can result in an accident. Tires which become unserviceable 
due to alterations such as truing, whitewall inlays, addition 
of balancing or sealant liquids, may be excluded from 
warranty coverage. Consult your tire warranty.
HIGH PRESSURE TEMPORARY SPARE 
TIRES
1)  The high-pressure spare tire in your Nissan vehicle is 
designed for temporary use only and must not be used 
continually as a regular tire. The standard tire should 
be repaired and/or replaced as soon as possible.
2)  Avoid driving over obstacles that may damage the tire 
through impact or cutting, such as potholes, glass, 
metal, etc.3)  Speed must not exceed 50MPH (80km/h) for non-
speed-rated temporary spare tires.
4)  Temporary spare tires have a limited treadlife which 
can vary depending on road conditions and your 
driving habits.  The spare tire should be returned to 
the trunk as soon as the standard tire can be repaired 
or replaced.
5)  Because the high-pressure spare tire was specifi  cally 
designed for your car, it should not be used on any 
other vehicle.
6)  Do not use snow chains on your high-pressure spare.  
This could cause damage to your vehicle.
7)  Check the tire’s cold infl ation pressure monthly and 
maintain at 60psi (4.2kg/cm
2) even when not in 
use.
8)  The high-pressure spare tire should not be used with 
any other rim nor should standard tires, wheel covers, 
or trim rings be used on the high-pressure spare tire 
rim which was originally installed.
9)  When the tread wear indicator appears on the tire, 
replace it only with the same type spare tire.
10)  Do not enter an automatic carwash with a temporary 
spare tire fi tted.
11)  Do not make a sharp turn or apply the brakes suddenly 
when driving on a high-pressure temporary spare.
Note:  When using any temporary type spare tire, be sure to 
follow the vehicle Owner’s Manual instructions.
TIRE STORAGEAll tires should be stored in a cool dry place indoors so that 
there is no danger of water collecting inside them.
When tires are stored they should be stored in a cool place 
away from sources of heat and ozone such as hot pipes 
and electric generators. Be sure that surfaces on which 
tires are stored are clean and free from grease, gasoline 
or other substances which could deteriorate the rubber. 
(Tires exposed to these materials during storage or driving 
could be subject to sudden failure.)
To Avoid Damage to your Tires and 
Possible Accident: 
•  Check tire pressure at least once a month when 
tires are cold and before long trips.
•  Do not underinfl ate/overinfl ate.
•  Do not overload.
•  Drive at moderate speeds, observe legal limits.
•  Avoid driving over potholes, obstacles, curbs or 
edges of pavement.
•  Avoid excessive wheel spinning.
•  If you see any damage to a tire, replace with spare 
and see the tire manufacturer’s dealer or your 
Nissan dealership.
For further information, the Consumer Tire Guide on 
passenger tire care, safety and mileage performance is 
available in the United States by writing the Tire Industry 
Safety Council, Box 1801, Washington, D.C. 20013. 
*  Provided by and published at the request of the tire 
manufacturers/warrantors.
IMPORTANT TIRE SAFETY INFORMATION*
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