How to Remove the Spare Tire of Nissan Patrol?
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To remove the spare tire of the Patrol, you need to unscrew the fixing bolts. Below are some precautions for using the spare tire: 1. Regularly inspect the spare tire: Mainly check the tire pressure, wear, and cracks. Replace the tire as soon as possible if the tread wears down to the wear indicator line. If there are small cracks on the tire sidewall, avoid using it for long-distance or high-speed driving, as the sidewall is thinner and more prone to blowouts at high speeds. 2. Keep oil products away from the spare tire: The main component of tires is rubber, which is most vulnerable to erosion by various oil products. If the tire comes into contact with oil, promptly wash it off with a neutral detergent. 3. Spare tire lifespan is about 4 years: Tires are rubber products and will age over time. The aging period for tires is generally around 4 years, so the spare tire should be replaced after 4 years.
Last time my Patrol got a flat tire and I had to change the spare myself, I realized how deeply it was hidden under the chassis. First, I had to dig out the toolkit from the trunk to find that special wrench with the L-shaped crank. Then, I had to crawl under the rear of the car, align the crank with the square hole in the center of the spare tire mount, and insert it. Holding it steady with my left hand, I turned it counterclockwise with my right. The spare tire mount started to lower slowly, and I stopped once I could reach the tire. Don’t forget to unscrew the large bowl-sized nut fixing the center of the spare tire, and finally unhook the steel cable from the wheel hub hole. The whole process was quite tiring for the arms, and the spare tire was covered in mud and extremely heavy. Later, I found it really helpful to stuff a pair of work gloves into the toolkit.
