2018 NISSAN ALTIMA wheel size

on dry roads. Summer tire performance is
substantially reduced in snow and ice.
Summer tires do not have the tire traction
rating “M&S” on the tire sidewall.
If you plan to operate your vehicle in snowy
or icy conditions, NISSAN recommends the
use of SNOW tires or ALL SEASON tires on all
four wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary to
select tires equivalent in size and load rat-
ing to the original equipment tires. If you do
not, it can adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
Generally, snow tires have lower speed rat-
ings than factory equipped tires and may
not match the potential maximum vehicle
speed. Never exceed the maximum speed
rating of the tire.
If you install snow tires, they must be the
same size, brand, construction and tread
pattern on all four wheels.
For additional traction on icy roads, stud-
ded tires may be used. However, some U.S.
states and Canadian provinces prohibit
their use. Check local, state and provincial
laws before installing studded tires. Skid
and traction capabilities of studded snowtires on wet or dry surfaces may be poorer
than that of non-studded snow tires.
TIRE CHAINS
CAUTION
Only certain SAE class “S” tire chains can
be used on this vehicle. Using the wrong
Class “S” chains on this vehicle will
cause damage to the vehicle. If you plan
to use tire chains/cables, you should
use a tire chain that meets the mini-
mum clearances for your vehicle.
Use of tire chains may be prohibited ac-
cording to location. Check the local laws
before installing tire chains. When installing
tire chains, make sure they are the proper
size for the tires on your vehicle and are
installed according to the chain manufac-
turer’s suggestions. Use a tire chain that is
designed to provide the specified space
A
between the installed tire chain1and
where the tire meets the rim
2as shown
on the chart.
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NOTE:
Tire chains are not permitted for use
with 18 in wheels.
Wheel sizeMinimum space re-
quired
16 in .7 in (17 mm)
17 in .2 in (4 mm)
A tire chain that provides the specified
amount of space will provide the neces-
sary clearance between the tire and the
closest vehicle suspension or body com-
ponent. The minimum clearances are de-
termined using the factory-equipped tires.
Other types may damage your vehicle. Use
chain tensioners when recommended by
the tire chain manufacturer to ensure a
tight fit. Loose end links of the tire chain
must be secured or removed to prevent
the possibility of whipping action damage
to the fenders or underbody. If possible,
avoid fully loading your vehicle when using
tire chains. In addition, drive at a reduced
speed. Otherwise, your vehicle may be
damaged and/or vehicle handling and
performance may be adversely affected.
Tire chains must be installed only on the
front wheels and not on the rear wheels. Never install tire chains on a TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire.
Do not use tire chains on dry roads. Driving
with tire chains in such conditions can
cause damage to the various mechanisms
of the vehicle due to some overstress.
CHANGING WHEELS AND TIRES
Tire rotation
NISSAN recommends rotating the
tires every 5,000 miles (8,000 km).
For additional information on tire re-
placing procedures, refer to “Flat tire”
in the “In case of emergency” section
of this manual.
As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
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Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size,
tread design, speed rating and load carry-
ing capacity as originally equipped. For ad-
ditional information, refer to “Wheels and
tires” in the “Technical and consumer infor-
mation” section of this manual.
WARNING
∙ The use of tires other than those rec-ommended or the mixed use of tires
of different brands, construction
(bias, bias-belted or radial), or tread
patterns can adversely affect the ride,
braking, handling, Vehicle Dynamic
Control (VDC) system, ground clear-
ance, body-to-tire clearance, tire
chain clearance, speedometer cali-
bration, headlight aim and bumper
height. Some of these effects may
lead to accidents and could result in
serious personal injury. ∙ If your vehicle was originally
equipped with four tires that were the
same size and you are only replacing
two of the four tires, install the new
tires on the rear axle. Placing new tires
on the front axle may cause loss of
vehicle control in some driving condi-
tions and cause an accident and per-
sonal injury
∙ If the wheels are changed for any rea- son, always replace with wheels
which have the same off-set dimen-
sion. Wheels of a different off-set
could cause premature tire wear, de-
grade vehicle handling characteris-
tics, affect the VDC system and/or in-
terference with the brake discs. Such
interference can lead to decreased
braking efficiency and/or early brake
pad wear. For additional information
on wheel off-set dimensions, refer to
“Wheels and tires” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of
this manual. ∙ When replacing a wheel without the
TPMS, such as the spare tire, the TPMS
will not function and the low tire pres-
sure warning light will flash for ap-
proximately 1 minute. The light will re-
main on af ter 1 minute. Have your
tires replaced and/or TPMS system
reset as soon as possible. It is recom-
mended that you visit a NISSAN dealer
for this service.
∙ Replacing tires with those not origi- nally specified by NISSAN could affect
the proper operation of the TPMS.
∙ The TPMS sensor may be damaged if it is not handled correctly. Be careful
when handling the TPMS sensor.
∙ When replacing the TPMS sensor, the ID registration may be required. It is
recommended that you visit a NISSAN
dealer for ID registration.
∙ Do not use a valve stem cap that is not specified by NISSAN. The valve stem
cap may become stuck.
∙ Be sure that the valve stem caps are correctly fitted. Otherwise the valve
may be clogged up with dirt and
cause a malfunction or loss of
pressure.
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WHEELS AND TIRES
Wheel typeSizeOffset in
(mm)
Steel 16 x 7.0J1.97 (50)
Aluminum 16 x 7.0J1.97 (50)
Aluminum 17 x 7.5J1.97 (50)
Aluminum 18 x 7.5J2.17 (55)
T-type (Steel spare) 16 x 4T1.18 (30)
T-type (Aluminum spare) 16 x 4T 1.18 (30)
Tire size
2.5 S model P215/60R16
2.5 SV/SL and 3.5 SL models P215/55R17
2.5 SR and 3.5 SL models P235/45R18
Spare tire T135/90D16
DIMENSIONS AND WEIGHTS
Overall length in (mm) 191.9 (4,874)
Overall width in (mm) 72.0 (1,830)
Overall height 2.5 L S modelin (mm) 57.8 (1,467)
SV and SL models in (mm) 57.8 (1,469)
SR model in (mm) 58 (1,474)
3.5 L SL modelin (mm) 57.9 (1,473)
Front and Rear track 2.5 L S, SV and SL models in (mm) 62.4 (1,585)
2.5 L SR modelin (mm) 62.0 (1,575)
3.5 L SL model 62.0 (1,575)
Wheelbase in (mm) 109.3 (2,775)
Gross vehicle weight rating lbs. (kg) Refer to the
“F.M.V.S.S./C.M.
V.S.S. certifica-
tion label” on
the center pil-
lar between
the driver’s
side front and
rear doors.
Gross axle weight rating
Front
lbs. (kg)
Rear lbs. (kg)
Technical and consumer information10-9

Armrests ...................1-7
Frontseats..................1-2
Manual front seat adjustment ......1-3
Rearseat.................. .1-6
Security indicator light ............2-17
Security system (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer
System), engine start ..........2-32,5-12
Security systems Vehicle security system ..........2-31
Self-adjustingbrakes.............8-21
Service manual order form .........10-21
Servicing air conditioner ...........4-24
Shif ting Continuously Variable Transmission
(CVT) .....................5-16
Shiftleverlockrelease............5-19
Shoulder belt height adjustment ......1-19
Siri® Eyes-Free .................4-50
Spark plug replacement ...........8-17
Spark plugs ...................8-17
Specifications .................10-8
Speedometer ..................2-4
Speedometer and odometer ........2-4
Spotlights(Seemaplight)..........2-55
SRS warning label ...............1-61
Stability control ................5-83
Standard maintenance ............9-7
Starting Before starting the engine ........5-12
Jumpstarting............6-10,8-15
Precautions when starting and
driving .....................5-2
Push starting ................6-12
Starting the engine ............5-13
Starting the engine ..............5-13 Steering
Powersteeringfluid............8-11
Powersteeringsystem .........5-80
Steering wheel .................3-28
Stoplight....................8-28
Storage.....................2-45
Sunglasses case ................2-47
Sunglasses holder ...............2-47
Sunroof (see Moonroof ) ...........2-52
Sunvisors....................3-29
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................... .1-62, 2-15
Supplemental front impact air bag
system ..................... .1-51
Supplemental restraint system Information and warning labels .....1-61
Precautions on supplemental restraint
system ................... .1-44
Supplemental restraint system
(Supplemental air bag system) .......1-44
Switch Autolightswitch..............2-36
Automatic power window switch . . .2-51
Foglightswitch..............2-40
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Headlight and turn signal switch ....2-35
Headlightcontrolswitch.........2-35
Instrument brightness control .....2-39
Power door lock switch ........3-5,3-6
Rear window and outside mirror
defrosterswitch..............2-35
Turn signal switch .............2-39 T
Tachometer ...................2-5
Temperature gauge Engine coolant temperature gauge . .2-5
Thef t (NISSAN Vehicle Immobilizer System),
engine start ...............2-32,5-12
Three-waycatalyst...............5-2
Tilt Telescopicsteering............3-29
Tire F
lattire..................6-3,6-4
Spare tire ................6-5,8-43
Tire and Loading Information label . .10-12
Tire chains .................8-39
Tire pressure ................8-31
Tirerotation ................8-40
Types of tires ................8-38
Uniform tire quality grading .......10-17
Wheels and tires ..............8-31
Wheel/tire size ...............10-9
Tire pressure Low tire pressure warning light .....2-12
Tire Pressure Monitoring System
(TPMS)....................5-3,6-3
Towing 4-wheel drive models ...........6-14
Flattowing.................10-17
Trailertowing ...............10-17
Towingatrailer................10-17
Towingyourvehicle..............6-13
Transceiver HomeLink® Universal
Transceiver ..........2-56,2-58,2-59
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TransmissionContinuously Variable Transmission (CVT)
fluid......................8-11
Driving with Continuously Variable
Transmission (CVT) ............5-14
Transmission shif t lever lock release . . .5-19
Travel (See registering a vehicle in another
country) .....................10-10
Trip odometer ..................2-4
Trunk access through the rear
seat.................... .1-6, 3-25
Trunklid.....................3-24
Trunk lid lock opener lever ..........3-24
Trunklight....................2-55
Turn signal switch ...............2-39
U
Uniform tire quality grading .........10-17
USBinterface..................4-42 Audio file operation ............4-43
V
Vanitymirror..................3-30
Variable voltage control system ......8-16
Vehicle dimensions and weights ......10-9
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) OFF
switch......................2-42
Vehicle dynamic control (VDC) system . .5-83
Vehicle Dynamic Control (VDC) system . .5-83
Vehicle identification .............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN) . . . .10-10Vehicle identification number (VIN)
(Chassis number)
...............10-10
Vehicle identification number (VIN)
plate.......................10-10
Vehicle immobilizer system ......2-32,5-12
Vehicle loading information ........10-13
Vehiclerecovery................6-14
Vehicle security system ............2-31
Vehicle security system (NISSAN Vehicle
Immobilizer System), engine start . .2-32, 5-12
Ventilators ....................4-11
Visors ......................3-29
Voice Prompt Interrupt ............4-57
W
Warning Airbagwarninglight........1-62, 2-15
Anti-lock brake warning light ......2-11
Battery charge warning light ......2-12
Brakewarninglight ............2-11
Hazard warning flasher switch ......6-2
Loose fuel cap warning .........2-28
Lowfuelwarninglight.......2-14,2-28
Lowtirepressurewarninglight.....2-12
Low windshield-washer fluid warning
light......................2-29
Passenger air bag and status light . . .1-53
Seatbeltwarninglight.......1-14, 2-15
Supplemental air bag warning
light.................. .1-62, 2-15
TPMS......................2-4
Vehicle security system ..........2-31
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders ...............2-15,3-17 Warning labels (for SRS)
..........1-61
Warning/indicator lights and audible
reminders .................2-15,3-17
Audible reminders ..........2-15,3-17
Indicatorlights............2-15, 3-17
Warninglights ............2-15,3-17
Warninglights ..............2-15, 3-17
Warning lights, indicator lights and audible
reminders ....................2-10
Weights (See dimensions and weights) . .10-9
Wheels and tires ................8-31
Wheel/tire size .................10-9
When traveling or registering in another
country .....................10-10
Windows ................... .2-49
Locking passengers' windows .....2-51
Powerrearwindows ...........2-51
Powerwindows..............2-49
Rearpowerwindows.......... .2-51
Windshield-washer fluid ...........8-13
Windshield wiper blades ...........8-19
Wiper Wiper blades ................8-19
Wiper and washer switch ..........2-34
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