Nissan Micra: Changing wheels and tires
Nissan Micra Owners Manual
Tire rotation
NISSAN recommends rotating the tires
every 8,000 km (5,000 miles).
For additional information on tire replacing
procedures, refer to “Flat tire” in the “In
case of emergency” section in this
manual.
As soon as possible, tighten the
wheel nuts to the specified torque
with a torque wrench.
Wheel nut tightening torque:
113 N·m (83 ft-lb)
The wheel nuts must be kept tightened
to specifications at all times. It
is recommended that wheel nuts be
tightened to specification at each
tire rotation interval.
WARNING
- After rotating the tires, check and
adjust the tire pressure.
- Retighten the wheel nuts when
the vehicle has been driven for
1,000 km (600 miles) (also in
cases of a flat tire, etc.)
- Do not include the spare tire in
the tire rotation.
- For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Tire Safety
Information” in the Warranty Information
Booklet.
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Tire wear and damage
- Wear indicator
- Location mark
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
tire(s) should be replaced.
- Tires degrade with age and use.
Have tires, including the spare,
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.
- Improper service of the spare tire
may result in serious personal injury.
If it is necessary to repair the
spare tire, contact a NISSAN dealer.
- For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important
Tire Safety Information” or in the
Warranty Information Booklet.
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Replacing wheels and tires
When replacing a tire, use the same size, tread
design, speed rating and load carrying capacity as
originally equipped. Recommended types and sizes
are shown in “Wheels and tires” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section of this manual.
WARNING
- The use of tires other than those recommended
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, ground clearance, body-totire
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 dimension.
Wheels of a different off-set could
cause premature tire wear, degrade vehicle
handling characteristics and/or interference
with the brake discs/drums.
Such interference can lead to decreased
braking efficiency and/or early
brake pad/shoe wear. For additional information
on wheel off-set dimensions,
refer to “Wheels and tires” in the “Technical
and consumer information” section
of this manual.
- Do not install a damaged or deformed
wheel or tire even if it has been repaired.
Such wheels or tires could have
structural damage and could fail without
warning.
- The use of retread tires is not
recommended.
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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 wheels on the vehicle
could lead to mechanical damage.
- For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Tire Safety Information”
in the Warranty 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.
- Do not use abrasive cleaners when washing
the wheels.
- Inspect wheel rims regularly for dents or
corrosion. Such damage may cause loss of
pressure or poor seal at the tire bead.
- NISSAN recommends waxing the road
wheels to protect against road salt in areas
where it is used during winter.
Spare tire (TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire)
Since the spare tire is not equipped with the
TPMS, when a spare tire is mounted (TEMPORARY
USE ONLY or conventional), the TPMS
will not function.
Observe the following precautions if the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire must be used.
Otherwise, your vehicle could be damaged or
involved in an accident:
WARNING
- The spare tire should be used for emergency
use only. It should be replaced
with the standard tire at the first opportunity
to avoid possible tire or differential
damage.
- Drive carefully while the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire is installed. Avoid
sharp turns and abrupt braking while
driving.
- Periodically check spare tire inflation
pressure. Always keep the pressure of
the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare tire
at 60 psi (420 kPa, 4.2 bar).
- With the TEMPORARY USE ONLY spare
tire installed do not drive the vehicle at
speeds faster than 50 mph (80 km/h).
- When driving on roads covered with
snow or ice, the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire should be used on the rear
wheels and the original tire used on the
front wheels (drive wheels). Use tire
chains only on the front (original) tires.
- Tire tread of the TEMPORARY USE
ONLY spare tire will wear at a faster rate
than the standard tire. Replace the
spare tire as soon as the tread wear
indicators appear.
- Do not use the spare tire on other
vehicles.
- Do not use more than one spare tire at
the same time.
- Do not tow a trailer when the TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire is installed.
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CAUTION
- Do not use tire chains on a TEMPORARY
USE ONLY spare tire. Tire chains
will not fit properly and may cause damage
to the vehicle.
- Because the TEMPORARY USE ONLY
spare tire is smaller than the original
tire, ground clearance is reduced. To
avoid damage to the vehicle, do not
drive over obstacles. Also, do not drive
the vehicle through an automatic car
wash since it may get caught.
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