Tires - Recommendations For Winter

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Models: All models

Section: Wheel & Tire

Classification: WT90-004

Bulletin No.: NTB90-099

Date: November 8, 1990


NISSAN WINTER TIRES

APPLIED MODELS: All Nissan Vehicles


SERVICE INFORMATION

Some vehicles are equipped with performance tires from the factory to enhance dry weather vehicle performance. In order to improve vehicle traction during winter driving, all-season or radial mud & snow (M&S) tires may be installed.


Upon customer request, dealers may recommend alternative tires for improved traction in snow. When doing so, these guidelines should be followed:

1. A tire with the M&S rating is recommended for winter driving in snow.

2. The replacement tires must have the same size and load carrying capacity as the original equipment tires.

3. All four (4) tires must be replaced, without exception. The mixed use of different types of tires (i.e., radial mixed with bias ply, M&S mixed with non-M&S) should be avoided because of adverse effects on vehicle handling and ride characteristics.

4. The requesting customer should be informed of the speed rating of the current tires, so that tires of the same speed rating could be purchased as replacement tires.

NOTE: ^ All-season or snow tires may have lower speed ratings than factory-equipped tires.
^ When 4 mud & snow (M&S) tires are installed on the vehicle, the tires should be inflated to the pressures recommended on the vehicle tire placard. The maximum inflation pressure shown on the side of the tire should never be exceeded.