Tire Rotation Recommendations - Jeep CHEROKEE 2017 User Manual

CAUTION!
ating speed of the device manufacturer's
if it is less than 30 mph (48 km/h).
• Do not use traction devices on a com-
pact spare tire.

Tire Rotation Recommendations

The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform differ-
ent steering, handling, and braking func-
tions. For these reasons, they wear at unequal
rates.
These effects can be reduced by timely rota-
tion 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.
Refer to the "Maintenance Plan" 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) rota-
tion 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.
Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Tire Rotation
CAUTION!
Proper operation of four-wheel drive ve-
hicles depends on tires of equal size, type
and circumference on each wheel. Any
difference in tire size can cause damage to
the power transfer unit. Tire rotation
schedule should be followed to balance
tire wear.
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