Tire Rotation Recommendations - Jeep Liberty 2008 Owner's Manual

360 STARTING AND OPERATING
CAUTION!
To avoid damage to your vehicle, tires, or chains,
observe the following precautions:
• Do not use tire chains on vehicles equipped with
tires other than P235/65R17 or smaller tires. There
may not be adequate clearance for the chains and
you are risking structural or body damage to your
vehicle.
• Because of limited chain clearance between tires
and other suspension components, it is important
that only chains in good condition are used. Bro-
ken chains can cause serious vehicle damage. Stop
the vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could
suggest chain breakage. Remove the damaged
parts of the chain before further use.
• Install chains on the rear wheels as tightly as
possible and then retighten after driving about
mi (0.8 km).
• Do not exceed 45 mph (72 km/h).
• Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and large
bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
These cautions apply to all chain traction devices, includ-
ing link and cable (radial) chains.

TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS

Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at
different loads and perform different steering, handling,
and braking functions. For these reasons, they wear at
unequal rates, and develop irregular wear patterns.
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 main-
tain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to
a smooth, quiet ride.
Follow the "Maintenance Schedule" in Section 8 of this
manual for the recommended tire rotation frequency.
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