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placing the tires on the vehicle, al-
ways use a tire that has the same
load rating as the factory installed
tire.
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Term of “tubeless” or “tube type”
Indicates whether the tire requires
an inner tube (“tube type”) or not
(“tubeless”).
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The word “radial”
The word “radial” is shown, if the
tire has radial structure.
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Manufacturer or Brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is
shown.
Other tire-related terminology:
In addition to the many terms that are
defined throughout this section, In-
tended Outboard Sidewall is (1) the
sidewall that contains a whitewall,
bears white lettering or bears manufac-
turer, brand and/or model name
molding that is higher or deeper than
the same molding on the other sidewall
of the tire, or (2) the outward facing
sidewall of an asymmetrical tire that
has a particular side that must always
face outward when mounted on a ve-
hicle.
TYPES OF TIRES
WARNING
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When changing or replacing tires, be
sure all four tires are of the same type
(Example: Summer, All Season or Snow)
and construction. An INFINITI dealer may
be able to help you with information
about tire type, size, speed rating and
availability.
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Replacement tires may have a lower
speed rating than the factory equipped
tires, and may not match the potential
maximum vehicle speed. Never exceed
the maximum speed rating of the tire.
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Replacing tires with those not originally
specified by INFINITI could affect the
proper operation of the TPMS.
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For additional information regarding
tires, refer to “Important Tire Safety In-
formation” (US) or “Tire Safety Informa-
tion” (Canada) in the Warranty Informa-
tion Booklet.
All season tires
INFINITI specifies all season tires on some
models to provide good performance all
year, including snowy and icy road condi-
tions. All Season tires are identified by
ALL SEASON and/or M&S (Mud and Snow)
on the tire sidewall. Snow tires have bet-
ter snow traction than All Season tires
and may be more appropriate in some ar-
eas.
Summer tires
INFINITI specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior performance
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, INFINITI recom-
mends the use of SNOW tires or ALL SEA-
SON tires on all four wheels.
Snow tires
If snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and load
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