Posted: Jun 29 2004 at 10:14pm | IP Logged

I too punctured a right rear at 700 miles while on a trip through Oklahoma/Arkansas, a tiny nail hole, and by the time I got off the road, the tire was almost flat and ruined.  The AP sensor alarm activated, but I didn't notice it. 

Got the spare on OK, but in replacing the spare in Ft Smith, I noticed that at least part of the AP sensor is actually a small rectangular module that is secured to the inside of the rim right next to the stem.  Not sure if some part of the sensor is in the stem or not.  After the dealer installed a takeoff 18" tire, they had to drive the truck to reset the AP sensing system. 

And you are correct, neither the Nissan nor the Goodyear dealer stocked the new size.  Price quoted me for the new tire was $162.00 (3-day delivery), so I went with the blackwall takeoff (I think from an XE), same size, just not as pretty!