Tire Rotation Recommendations - Fiat 500X 2017 Owner's Manual

tires must meet under the Federal Motor Vehicle
Safety Standard No. 109. Grades B and A represent
higher levels of performance on the laboratory test
wheel, than the minimum required by law.
WARNING!
The temperature grade for this tire is established
for a tire that is properly inflated and not over-
loaded. Excessive speed, under-inflation, or ex-
cessive loading, either separately or in combina-
tion, can cause heat buildup and possible tire
failure.

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS

The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle operate at
different loads and perform different steering, han-
dling, and braking functions. For these reasons, they
wear at unequal rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rotation of tires.
The benefits of rotation are especially worthwhile with
aggressive tread designs such as those on On/Off Road
type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to
maintain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and
contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
MAINTAINING AND CARING FOR YOUR VEHICLE 399
Refer to the "Maintenance Plan" in this section for the
proper maintenance intervals. The reasons for any rapid
or unusual wear should be corrected prior to rotation
being performed.
The suggested Front Wheel Drive (FWD) rotation
method is the "forward cross" shown in the following
diagram. This rotation pattern does not apply to some
directional tires that must not be reversed.
Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Tire Rotation
The suggested Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire rotation
method is the "rearward cross" shown in the following
diagram.
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