Recommended Tires | Tire Information
2012 Nissan Maxima Tires Sizes, Speed Ratings, and Inflation
Not sure about your 2012 Nissan Maxima tire size? Use the following chart to find information on tire size, speed rating, and inflation.
Trim Level | Speed Rating | Inflation in PSI F/R | Tire Size |
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2012 Nissan Maxima SV* | V | 33 PSI/33 PSI | P245/40R19 |
2012 Nissan Maxima SV* | V | 33 PSI/33 PSI | P245/45R18 |
2012 Nissan Maxima SV* | W | 33 PSI/33 PSI | 245/40R19 |
2012 Nissan Maxima S | V | 33 PSI/33 PSI | P245/45R18 |
2012 Nissan Maxima SV* Speed Rating: V Inflation F/R: 33 PSI/33 PSI |
2012 Nissan Maxima SV* Speed Rating: V Inflation F/R: 33 PSI/33 PSI |
2012 Nissan Maxima SV* Speed Rating: W Inflation F/R: 33 PSI/33 PSI |
2012 Nissan Maxima S Speed Rating: V Inflation F/R: 33 PSI/33 PSI |
* Note: these models have different tire sizes depending on vehicle options.
What tires are best for a 2012 Nissan Maxima? Check out the following tire brands and types.
Other than getting the proper tire size, you also want to consider a handful of other factors when buying new Nissan Maxima tires like where and how you drive, and what tire brand you trust most. When evaluating your driving conditions, think about where you live (countryside vs. city vs. mountains) and the kind of unexpected weather you're likely to experience. It's not uncommon for drivers in states that experience all four seasons to buy more than one set of tires. one for winter and one for summer. Other drivers buy one set of all-season tires instead. That way they don't have to return to the tire shop and their vehicle is always ready for sun, rain, and light snow!
Your personal driving style is the next factor to consider. If you're a diehard off-roader, you have very different tire needs than a highway commuter who doesn't leave the paved path. Browse Nissan Maxima tires online or come to your nearby Firestone Complete Auto Care for help selecting the tire that's right for you.
Firestone Complete Auto Care installs more tires on more cars than most other companies. We're your one-stop shop for tire installation, rotation, and ongoing maintenance! Shop 2012 Nissan Maxima tires online and schedule an installation appointment.
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No driver looks forward to car repairs. We’re here to change that, though. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, we want to make car repair painless and hassle-free. When it’s time for 2012 Nissan Maxima repair services, head to your nearest Firestone location and our skilled repair technicians will get your Maxima back on the road. We’ll start by assessing what repairs may be needed, and we’ll provide you with a detailed explanation of what we recommend. We value your trust, so we recommend only the repairs we think are necessary for your safety on the road.
Several factors can affect the cost to repair your 2012 Nissan Maxima, including what kind of repair you need, costs of replacement parts or repair supplies, the labor involved, and your locale. And check back often — we update our deals regularly!
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Your Nissan Maxima engine may be strong and reliable. But if you can’t brake, it might as well be scrap metal. If you notice your brakes are squeaking or not working well, don’t wait! Safe driving and responsive brakes go hand in hand. Plus, waiting can lead to more expensive parts wearing out and requiring replacement. Get your 2012 Nissan Maxima brakes fixed at Firestone Complete Auto Care. Our brake repair services include brake pad/shoe removal and replacement, brake rotor/drum resurfacing, brake fluid exchange/bleeding, and brake caliper and wheel cylinder installation.
Drivetrains for front, rear, and all-wheel-drive and 4WD vehicles are quite different, so you don't want to go to just anyone for drivetrain repair. You want to come see the technicians at Firestone Complete Auto Care. We can take care of most 2012 Nissan Maxima drivetrain components Your Nissan Maxima may need driveshaft attention if you feel vibration as your vehicle accelerates, clunks when shifting, heavy vibrations in your floorboards, or resistance when turning.
Alignment services involve precise adjustments to your Nissan Maxima’s suspension system, which connects the wheels with the rest of the vehicle. When your car has an alignment service, calculated changes are made to the angles of your tires. This is so that your tires hit the road at an optimal angle for your vehicle’s performance — just as Nissan intended. When you bring in your 2012 Nissan Maxima, we’ll perform an alignment check first. Then, we’ll adjust the angles as needed until they match recommended measurements from Nissan.
When your Nissan Maxima engine needs repairs, our technicians will make sure you understand what’s going on before they start working on your engine. We never do any work without your sign-off. If a service can wait, we’ll make sure you know. We'll also tell you if it's necessary for your safety. We seek to give you all the info you need to make a smart decision about our services. By choosing Firestone Complete Auto Care for Maxima engine repairs and you can drive easy knowing that we use Nissan-approved parts and fluids — timing belt, motor oil seal, fuses, or another part.
If the road has been rough on your 2012 Nissan Maxima tires, Firestone Complete Auto Care can help. In some cases, a tire doesn’t have to be replaced – it can be plugged and patched with a simple repair. Depending on the damage, though, a repair might not be the right move. Our technicians can determine which option is best for your situation. To start, we’ll consider the location of tire damage, the type of issue, the size and scope of the damage, and the amount of wear on your tires.
If we determine that your 2012 Nissan Maxima tire can be safely repaired, the repair process is actually fairly simple: (1) Separate the tire from the vehicle wheel, (2) fill the puncture to keep the moisture out, and (3) secure and seal the inner tire liner to ensure the tire is airtight.
When it comes to your Nissan Maxima, how you treat your car makes all the difference in its performance. With proactive maintenance, your Maxima could be on the road well past the 200,000 mile mark.
It can be overwhelming, but fortunately, there’s a resource that takes the guesswork out of routine Maxima maintenance. Rely on the recommended maintenance schedule that’s been created just for your 2012 Nissan Maxima! The recommended maintenance schedule is put together by Nissan, your vehicle manufacturer. Scheduled maintenance services can vary depending on driving conditions, climate, and other factors; however, there’s a good chance that your vehicle’s recommended maintenance services will include fluid exchanges, filter changes, new brake pads, oil changes, and tire rotations. Staying on track with routine service appointments can help your Maxima perform better, decrease your risk of dangerous malfunctions on the road, and maybe even save you the headache of dealing with common 2012 Nissan Maxima problems in the future.
Bring your 2012 Nissan Maxima to Firestone Complete Auto Care for factory-recommended maintenance services and a skilled technician will start the appointment with a Courtesy Check. The Courtesy Check helps us see what we’re working with under the hood, and allows us to alert you to any potential problems before they worsen. During a Courtesy Check, we’ll always check your battery, then we’ll move on to inspect your Maxima’s head and tail lights, tires, fluid levels, alignment, and windshield wipers.
Firestone Complete Auto Care is your one-stop shop for 2012 Nissan Maxima maintenance and repairs. Don’t wait until something goes wrong with your car. Visit your nearest location for proactive maintenance today.
Not sure what battery to get for your Nissan Maxima?
Battery | Engine | Warranty | Cold Cranking Amps | |
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26R-3 | V6/3.5L | Replacement 24 months | Performance months | 575 |
35-2 | V6/3.5L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 640 |
35-AGM | V6/3.5L | Replacement 36 months | Performance months | 650 |
The average car battery lasts three to five years. Don’t get stranded by your Maxima’s car battery. Replace it regularly instead! Watch for signs that your current battery is getting too old or too weak. A lagging starter, an illuminated battery or check engine light, bloated battery case, corrosion-covered posts, or dim headlights can all signal that your battery is waving goodbye.
Plus, at Firestone Complete Auto Care, we’ll test your battery for free. Visit us for a complimentary battery check and, if needed, get your Nissan Maxima a replacement battery. Automotive batteries are just one of our many areas of expertise. Our technicians are familiar with Nissan-specific recommendations for Maxima battery CCAs and reserve capacity. Get help choosing the battery size that matches your vehicle, and schedule a fast car battery replacement at your earliest convenience.
Nissan recommends having your 2012 Nissan Maxima’s motor oil changed at regular intervals. No matter the mileage, your Maxima may need its oil changed ASAP if your check engine light is on, you hear engine knocking, smell oil inside the vehicle, or notice an unusual amount of exhaust. You might need an oil change more frequently than what’s recommended by Nissan if you regularly haul heavy loads, drive in dusty areas, go off-roading a lot, or drive at low speeds for long distances.
Whether it’s synthetic, conventional, or a blend of both — your local Firestone Complete Auto Care has the right oil for your Nissan Maxima. Talk with a teammate and consult your owner's manual before picking a motor oil. At Firestone Complete Auto Care, you can choose from the following oils: Quaker State® Advanced Durability™ conventional oil, Pennzoil® High Mileage Vehicle® motor oil, Pennzoil Platinum® Full Synthetic motor oil with PurePlus™ Technology, and Shell Rotella® heavy-duty engine oil. In an oil change service, an auto technician will change your Maxima’s oil, replace and recycle your used oil and filter, inspect the rest of your car’s filters, top-off important fluids, and perform a free inspection on the rest of your vehicle. Let the experts take care of your Maxima’s engine by making an oil change appointment today.
Regular engine tune-ups can optimize your Maxima’s power on the road. The Firestone Complete Auto Care location in your community offers several Nissan Maxima engine tune-up services. One option is the standard Firestone Tune-Up. It includes a complete visual inspection of engine components, installation of new spark plugs, and a lifetime warranty on parts*. The second service focuses on your Maxima's filters, specifically replacing the air filter and fuel filter. Yet another service is a fuel system cleaning process, which involves removing varnish, dirt, and carbon deposits that have built up inside the fuel injectors, throttle body, and throttle plate in your Maxima. This can improve your fuel system’s performance (and therefore, your engine’s performance). Here’s something to remember when choosing services: the mileage and service history of your Maxima can determine what kind of service it needs. Ask one of our technicians what your vehicle needs, based on your driving habits and your car’s current condition.
*Talk to a Firestone Complete Auto Care teammate for full terms and conditions on warranties.
During the first few years you had your 2012 Nissan Maxima, the ride was probably so smooth that you didn’t even think about it! But these days, things are starting to feel a bit rough. Maybe your Maxima bounces, sways to one side, or makes an unusual noise when going over a speed bump. The first sign of trouble is the best time to bring your 2012 Nissan Maxima in for steering and suspension services. We’ll get to the root of the issue and, if your car needs steering and suspension repairs, we'll explain all of your options and the potential cost.
Our trained technicians will do what they can to solve your 2012 Nissan Maxima A/C problems. During this initial A/C performance check, we’ll look at the state of your 2012 Nissan Maxima’s A/C system to evaluate what repairs are necessary (if any). We’ll test overall system performance, check for any leaks, and measure the system pressure.
When we perform an A/C repair on your 2012 Nissan Maxima, we’ll also do an A/C evacuation and recharge. To do this, one of our technicians will remove the refrigerant in your A/C system (if there is even any left to remove). Then, they’ll perform an evacuation (also known as a discharge) on the entire system per Nissan guidelines. The A/C system is recharged with new refrigerant.
The transmission delivers power from the motor to your wheels so that you can drive at your desired speed. Because your transmission is responsible for converting the right amount of power into the right amount of speed, a small transmission issue can put a big dent in your Maxima’s performance. 2012 Nissan Maxima transmission problems can show up as shifting delays, jumping or grinding during acceleration, the car shaking at any speed, or a burning smell or whistling sounds coming from under the hood. If you don’t pay attention to Nissan Maxima transmission trouble you could see your fuel economy decrease or discover that your Maxima’s not even driveable. Our technicians know how to service your 2012 Maxima up to Nissan-recommended standards. Schedule an appointment at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care at the first sign of transmission problems to help diagnose, treat, and prevent major transmission issues.
When you bring your vehicle to Firestone Complete Auto Care for any service, we’ll automatically do a multi-point Courtesy Check. First, a technician will pop the hood on your Nissan Maxima and test the battery to see how much charge it has left – and determine if it may fail in the near future. The check will continue with a visual inspection of your Nissan Maxima's windshield wiper blades, lights, filters, fluid levels, belts, hoses, tires, and alignment.
We perform a Courtesy Check any time you bring your car to a local Firestone Complete Auto Care for service, but you can also request a Complete Vehicle Inspection for your 2012 Nissan Maxima if you suspect there may be a bigger problem. During a Complete Vehicle Inspection, we’ll visually check everything that’s on the list for a Courtesy Check. Additionally, we’ll perform a hands-on examination of your exhaust system, steering and suspension, and brakes. With this inspection, we want to help you stay on top of any issues that may wreak havoc on your 2012 Nissan Maxima if left unaddressed.
Depending on where you live, you may be able to take care of your state inspection or safety test at your local Firestone Complete Auto Care. These inspections are governed by state automotive laws and may vary in different locations.
Regular, proactive service on the radiator in your 2012 Nissan Maxima is crucial to keep your engine in the best possible shape for years to come. Nissan recommends that you replace coolant (also called antifreeze) at certain intervals, but you can also take note of any signs your radiator is going bad. Your radiator could be close to causing an engine breakdown if you notice a low coolant light or higher-than-normal engine temperatures on your dashboard, or if you spot coolant leaks coming from your car.
If you bring your vehicle to Firestone Complete Auto Care, we start with a comprehensive inspection of your Nissan Maxima’s cooling system. We then do a machine-powered radiator exchange, replenish flushed chemicals, sealants, and lubricants, and then pressure check for leaks. From the heater core to the radiator cap, your 2012 Nissan Maxima is in good hands at Firestone Complete Auto Care.