2019–2023 Nissan Maxima

2019-2023 Nissan Maxima — Tire Pressure & Rotation

By Ray Delgado ✓ Certified Mechanic · Published Sep 21, 2026 · Updated Oct 14, 2026

🔧🔧 Moderate 45-75 minutes $10 DIY

Save $70 by doing it yourself! Shop cost: $80

Quick answer: Tire Pressure & Rotation on a 2019–2023 Nissan Maxima is rated Moderate and takes about 45-75 minutes. You'll need 3 tools for this job, and parts cost about $10. This guide walks you through the full job step by step, including the mistakes to avoid.

Quick Video Tutorial

Parts You Need

Total Cost

$10.00

Part Name	Part Number	Price	Buy
Valve-stem caps or replacement TPMS service parts only if inspection requires them	—	$10.00	Amazon

About prices: shown prices are typical retail averages and change frequently; cheaper alternatives may be available. Confirm the current price before buying.

💡 Pro tip: Order all parts at once to save on shipping

Step-by-Step Instructions

Follow these steps carefully

Check and set cold tire pressure from the door-jamb sticker

Park level, brake set, switched off. Read the Tire and Loading Information label on the driver's door — your trim's recommended cold pressure; Check all four cold (3+ hours or under a mile); inflate or bleed to the label, caps back on.

Loosen the lug nuts and lift the vehicle safely

Crack the nuts about half a turn in a crisscross order while each wheel is on the ground — do not remove them yet. Jack at the reinforced pinch-weld points along the side sills (shown in the owner's manual) and rest the car on stands; never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack. Chock the wheels staying on the ground.

Rotate the tires in the forward-cross pattern

Nissan says rotate every 7,500 miles (12,000 km); the spare stays out. Directionals (sidewall arrow): same side, front-to-back only. With each wheel off, check tread depth across the face, feel for feathering (alignment check), and look for nails, cuts, bulges.

🔧 Mechanic's note — Tom Becker

I tell every DIYer this: Feel for feathering with your palm across the tread — if the edges catch your skin one way but not the other, book an alignment before the new rotation wears the same way.

Reinstall the wheels and torque the lug nuts

Seat each wheel on the hub, start every nut by hand to protect the threads, and snug them in a crisscross star pattern. Lower fully, recheck the torque with the car's weight on the tires, and stow the tools.

Let the TPMS relearn and verify the job

All four at sticker pressure cold. The TPMS relearns automatically — no button or menu; Still on: recheck pressures first, since one low tire is the usual cause; Log the mileage for the next 7,500-mile rotation and confirm no new vibration on a short drive.

All Done!

Test your repair before closing everything up. If something doesn't work right, double-check your steps.

⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid

• Inflating to the sidewall maximum instead of placard PSI
• Using the wrong rotation pattern for directional or staggered tires
• Relying on an impact gun without final torque verification
• Assuming a TPMS light clears when a tire or sensor is damaged

Tools You'll Need

Tire-pressure gauge and air compressor or pump Floor jack, rated jack stands, and wheel chocks Lug wrench and calibrated torque wrench

⚠️ Safety First!

• Informational DIY. EZ Car Fix is not a shop.
• Use the door-jamb placard PSI, not the tire sidewall maximum.
• Never work under a vehicle supported only by a jack.
• Confirm directional, staggered-size, and TPMS requirements before selecting a rotation pattern.