Fig. 4: Forward-Cross Tire Rotation Method
Courtesy of CHRYSLER GROUP, LLC
Tires on the front and rear operate at different loads and perform different
steering, driving, and braking functions. For these reasons they wear at unequal
rates and tend to develop irregular wear patterns. These effects can be reduced by
rotating the tires at regular intervals. The benefits of tire rotation are:
Increase tread life
Maintain traction levels
A smooth, quiet ride
The suggested method of tire rotation is shown in this graphic. Other rotation
methods can be used, but they will not provide all the tire longevity benefits.
DIRECTIONAL TREAD PATTERN TIRES
Some vehicles may be fitted with special high-performance tires having a
directional tread pattern. These tires are designed to improve traction on wet
pavement. To obtain the full benefits of this design, the tires must be installed so
that they rotate in the correct direction. This is indicated by arrows on the tire
sidewalls.
When being installed, extra care is needed to ensure that this direction of rotation
is maintained.
REMOVAL
ALUMINUM WHEEL
1. Raise and support the vehicle so that tire and wheel assembly clears ground
CAUTION: Only the four-tire rotation may be used on vehicles
equipped with tire pressure monitoring (TPM) due
to sensors being present in the four road wheels
and not in the spare.
NOTE:
Only the four-tire rotation method may be used if the
vehicle is equipped with a compact or temporary spare
tire.
2014 Jeep Patriot Limited
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