Checking the condition of Nissan X-Trail wheels

Checking the technical condition of Nissan X-Trail wheels

1. Check tire pressure as described here.

2. Check the wheel nuts Nissan X-Trail: vigorously press the sidewall of the wheel with your foot, swinging it in the transverse direction. When loosening the wheel mount, check the tightness of its nuts. The tightening torque of the nuts is  108 N•m.

3. Check the condition of the disks. The discs must not show signs of deformation or cracks.

4. Check the condition of the Nissan X-Trail tires.

Tires must not have any cuts, tears, delaminations, bulges or protruding cords.

cracks

cuts

5. In the absence of mechanical damage to the tire, its suitability for use is determined by the height of the tread pattern. Visually determine the tread height by looking at the indicator protrusions in the pattern grooves. The protrusions are 1.6 mm high. When the tread height is equal to the height of the lug, the tire on the Nissan X-Trail must be replaced with a new one.

The indicators are located around the entire circumference of the tire at a short distance from each other. They can be found by the TWI symbols or ▲ arrows on the sidewall of the tire.

The exact tread depth is determined by using a caliper depth gauge and comparing tire wear at the edges and in the middle.

Accelerated wear of the middle part of the tread indicates the use of a tire with increased pressure. Along the edges of the tire - with reduced.

Rapid wear on the outside or inside of the tread indicates the need for wheel alignment.

Intensive wear of one of the wheels can be caused by deformation of the suspension elements or the car body.

6. Small cracks on the sidewall of the tire or on the tread indicate the aging of the rubber.

In this case, the tire on the Nissan X-Trail needs to be replaced.

7. The appearance of vibration felt on the steering wheel or body when the car is moving at a constant speed over 80 km / h, may be due to an imbalance of one of the wheels. To identify the cause, you need to check the wheel balance in a tire shop. If it is determined that the vibration is caused by disk deformation, tire damage or uneven wear, replace the tire or disk on the Nissan X-Trail with a new one.

Note:

How to replace a wheel on a Nissan X-Trail, see this article.

Source:  carpedia.club