fugitive

Hello all.
I have a X-Trail SE AWD with auto transmission. I was wondering if anyone else with the SE model with the Aluminum Alloy wheels has looked at their spare tire. I looked at mine and noticed it does not have the aluminum rim, but has a black regular rim. Is this normal? Can others please confirm if theirs is the same.
thanks in advance.

 

tanka

It's normal. The spare is same size but not alloy

manuelga

Mex version also has black rim spare tire, same size o/c

SCHESBH

HI,

When I went to finally sign fror my X-Trail (on the boat as we speak) two days ago I ordered an x-tra (no pun intended) allow wheel to replace the spare but also ordered 3 more cheap rims for my winter tires that I ordered as well. The alloy fits into the spare area without problems.

Stephen

manuelga

^^^^^^^^^^^^
That's great, I guess it's a normal purchase there 'cause of the weather, If we @ Mexico ask the dealership for x-tra (<-- hehehe) rims they will become crazy because almost nobody ask for them, even flat tires are not so normal (in good condition tires, for people that use bad quality tires it's a normal issue)

 

SCHESBH

I forgot .. Mexico... not much snow!!!! Yes we need it up here!... as for the spare... I have never needed to use mine either on my Altima but when time comes only once... I would like to have one that looks real and not a toy... grin.

Take care..

P.S. - Montreal has not been that bad for snow but I travel a lot to the U.S. during winter and I am safer for myself and the family having proper tires.

manuelga

AWD Xtrail is not available here @ Mexico YET.... 'cause the market don't ask too much for this versions, it's supossed that 2005 version is goint to have the AWD available, but more for off road use than for a necessity

Scoobs

Here's what the spares all look like.

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Scoobs

How come Nissan can't put the spare on an alloy wheel like Toyota does ??

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manuelga

I rather prefer taking out the spare from inside the trunk than messing under the car in a snow (not my case) or heavy rain.

Murphy's law is always there to blow a tire during terrible weather conditions.

 

Scoobs

That's true. But then you have to take all of your stuff out of the back and set it out in the rain while you take out your nice clean tire.

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manuelga

Yes, that's true, but honestly, I almost always use my Xtrail empty or just driver and 1 passager, so folding the seats and push forward everything isn't so much trouble.

But as I told later, Murphys Law is always aware so a flat tire will appear when the car is fully crowded of stuff & at the middle of a tremendous thunderstorm HEHEHEHEEHEHE

aussietrail

Hi Guys,

How many of you regularly check the spare tyre pressure and how difficult you're finding it to get to the air valve stem, especially when it's facing downwards.

The only way to check the spare tyre pressure would involve removing it from it's place.

I have tried a couple of 4WD places in Australia looking for ways to resolve this problem, but couldn't find anything suitable, BUT there is a solution is the US, which I didn't bother persuing due to great distances:

http://www.getagauge.com/accessories.cfm

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Cheers,
Jalal (Sydney, Australia)
See my X-Trail HERE
See what we have on offer at the Australian X-Trail Forum

manuelga

I guess you & your buddies need to arrange a Group Buy, ask somebody to receive all the parts, pack 'em in a box & ship to Australia.

I could send you guys all Rear Fog Lights you ask for.

Manuel

aussietrail

Thanks Manuel,

I'll see what I can do with the guys in Australia.

Thanks for the rear fog light offer. I have one already, but maybe the other guys will be interested.

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Cheers,
Jalal (Sydney, Australia)
See my X-Trail HERE
See what we have on offer at the Australian X-Trail Forum