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lane changes. Failure to follow any of these 
warnings may result in loss of control of the 
vehicle, leading to an accident and serious 
injury or death.
TIRE CARE AND MAINTENANCE 
GUIDE
The easiest way to help ensure satisfactory 
mileage and performance from your Goodyear 
or Dunlop tires is to give them a simple but 
frequent (at least monthly) inspection for 
proper inflation, even treadwear, and the 
presence of any damage.
DO MAINTAIN PROPER INFLATION 
PRESSURE IN YOUR TIRES
Proper inflation pressure is necessary for 
optimum tire performance, safety and fuel 
economy. Check inflation pressures at least 
once a month and before long trips. Use an 
accurate tire pressure gauge. Always check 
pressures when the tires are cold (when the 
vehicle has been driven less than one mile). If 
you must check inflation when the tires are 
hot, add 4 psi (27 kPa) to the recommended 
cold inflation pressure. It is difficult to tell just 
by looking at radial tires whether they are 
underinflated.* 
Furthermore, when operating a vehicle 
equipped with radial tires, it is difficult to 
notice when a tire has gone flat or nearly flat 
since the “feel” of the vehicle does not change 
significantly.*Evidence of air loss or repeated underinflation 
always requires expert inspection to determine 
the source of leakage and tire removal to 
determine repairability. To avoid injury, NEVER 
attempt to reinflate a tire that has been run 
severely underinflated. 
Progressive air loss may result from punctures, 
cuts, curbing, impacts or partial bead 
unseating. Some fitment causes for air loss are 
(1) incomplete bead seating, (2) bead tearing 
caused by a machine tool due to insufficient 
lubrication or improper adjustment, (3) leaking 
valve core or rubber valve components should 
be replaced when problems are detected and 
whenever tires are replaced.
Always maintain inflation pressure at the level 
recommended by the vehicle manufacturer 
as shown on the vehicle placard, vehicle 
certification label or in the vehicle Owner’s 
Manual:
Underinflation is the leading cause of tire 
failure and may result in severe cracking, 
component separation or “blowout.” It reduces 
tire load capacity, allows excessive sidewall 
flexing and increases rolling resistance, 
resulting in heat and mechanical damage. 
Maintaining proper inflation pressure is the 
single most important thing you can do to 
promote tire durability and maximize tread life. 
Overinflation increases stiffness, which may 
deteriorate ride and generate unwanted 
vibration. Overinflation also increases the 
chances of impact damage.
DON’T OVERLOAD YOUR VEHICLE 
OR TIRES
Check your vehicle Owner’s Manual to 
determine the load limits. Overloading your 
vehicle places stress on your tires and other 
critical vehicle components. Overloading a 
vehicle can cause poor handling, increased 
fuel consumption and may cause tire failure. 
Overloading your tires can result in severe 
cracking, component separation or “blowout”.
Never fit your vehicle with new tires that have 
less load capacity than shown on the vehicle 
tire placard and remember that optimum 
rim width is important for proper tire load 
distribution and function. 
The maximum load capacity stamped on the 
sidewalls of P-Metric & European Metric tires 
is reduced by 10% when used on a light truck, 
utility vehicle or trailer. Never fit P-Metric 
or European Metric tires to light trucks that 
specify LT-type replacement tires.
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WORN TIRES 
Never drive on worn tires. Tires should be 
replaced by trained personnel when 2/32nds 
of an inch tread depth remains, as indicated 
by the tread wear indicators molded into the 
tread grooves. In most states, it is illegal to 
drive with less than 2/32nds of an inch of 
tread remaining. 
TIRE MIXING 
For best performance select tires similar in 
size and load rating to the original equipment 
tires. It is recommended that the same size 
and type of tire be used on all four wheel 
positions. In certain tires, casing ply material 
and ply construction may vary as indicated 
on the sidewall of the tire. When changing 
or replacing tires, it is preferred that all four 
tires are the same construction type (i.e., 
High Performance, All Season, Mud & Snow) 
and construction (Radial or Bias Ply). Before 
mixing tires of different types on a vehicle in 
any configuration, be sure to check the vehicle 
Owner’s Manual for its recommendations. 
Tires which meet the Rubber Manufacturer’s 
Association (RMA) definition of mud and 
snow tires are marked M/S, M+S, M&S. On 
such tires, this designation is molded into the 
sidewall. Tires without this notation are not 
recommended for mud and/or snow driving. 
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary 
to select tires equivalent in size and load 
rating to the original equipment tires. 
Always fit performance snow tires in sets of four (4) for optimum mud & snow traction 
and maintenance of vehicle handling 
characteristics. If you do not, it may adversely 
affect the safety and handling of your vehicle. 
It is also important to check the vehicle 
Owner’s Manual before mixing or matching 
tires on 4-wheel drive vehicles as this may 
require special precautions. 
Please refer to your Owner’s Manual for more 
information on tire replacement precautions. TIRE ROTATION 
Tires on your Infiniti vehicle should be rotated 
every 7,500 miles or as irregular wear 
develops. If irregular wear becomes apparent 
or if the wear rate on the tires is perceptibly 
uneven, the tires should be rotated in such 
a way to alleviate the problem. Check your 
vehicle for any mechanical problems and 
correct if necessary. Any rotation pattern or 
procedure may be followed including those 
indicated in the Owner’s Manual. Some tires 
have arrows on the sidewall showing the 
direction in which the tire should turn. When 
rotating this type of tire, care must be taken 
to maintain the proper turning direction as 
indicated by the arrows. Some vehicles have 
different tire sizes specified for front and rear 
axles. Tires on these vehicles should not be 
rotated side to side (unless they are non-
directional). Where a temporary type spare tire 
is available, it should not be included in the tire 
rotation schedule. Such tires are intended for 
temporary use only. 
REPLACING TWO TIRES 
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 conditions and cause 
an accident and personal injury.
TRAILER TOWING 
If you anticipate towing a trailer, you should 
see a tire retailer 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 inflation pressure or 
the tire load rating be exceeded. Check the tire 
decal and your Owner’s Manual for further 
recommendations on trailer towing. 
TIRE ALTERATIONS 
Do 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. 
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