Inspect Wheels and Tires
1. Inspect wheels and determine if the vehicle is equipped with Nissan OEM wheels and tires:^ If the vehicle is not equipped with Nissan OEM wheels and tires, this bulletin and Nissan Warranty Coverage do not address vibrations that can be caused by aftermarket products or modifications.
^ If the vehicle is equipped with Nissan OEM wheels and tires, proceed to step 2 below.
2. Determine if the Nissan OEM wheels are aftermarket chrome plated:
^ If the Nissan OEM wheels are aftermarket chrome plated, this bulletin and Nissan Warranty Coverage do not address vibrations that can be caused by aftermarket products or modifications.
^ If the Nissan OEM wheels are not aftermarket chrome plated, proceed to step 3 below.
3. Inspect the wheels/tires and other assemblies for damage (i.e. cuts, blisters, abnormal wear, visible scuff marks, bent wheels, drive line, out-of-round tires, uneven tire wear, wheel nut torque, etc). Determine if damage is present:
^ If damage is present, repair as needed before proceeding.
^ If damage is not present, proceed to the Road Test Procedure.