Tire Rotation Recommendations - Jeep 2022 CHEROKEE Owner's Manual

294 SERVICING AND MAINTENANCE
WARNING!
Using tires of different size and type (M+S,
Snow) between front and rear axles can cause
unpredictable handling. You could lose control
and have a collision.
CAUTION!
Use on front tires only.
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Damage to Front Wheel Drive (FWD) Models
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may result if tire chains or traction devices are
used with original equipment size tires.
Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Models
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without a Two-Speed Power Transfer Unit may
result if tire chains or traction devices are
used with original equipment size tires.
Damage to Four Wheel Drive (4WD) Trailhawk

Models may result if tire chains or traction
devices are used with original equipment size
tires.
To avoid damage to your vehicle or tires, observe
the following precautions:
Because of restricted traction device clear-
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ance between tires and other suspension
components, it is important that only traction
devices in good condition are used. Broken
devices can cause serious damage. Stop the
vehicle immediately if noise occurs that could
indicate device breakage. Remove the
damaged parts of the device before further
use.
Install device as tightly as possible and then
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retighten after driving about ½ mile (0.8 km).
Autosock traction devices do not require
retightening.
Do not exceed 30 mph (48 km/h).
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Drive cautiously and avoid severe turns and
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large bumps, especially with a loaded vehicle.
Do not drive for a prolonged period on dry
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pavement.
CAUTION!
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CAUTION!
Observe the traction device manufacturer's
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instructions on the method of installation,
operating speed, and conditions for use.
Always use the suggested operating speed of
the device manufacturer's if it is less than
30 mph (48 km/h).
Do not use traction devices on a compact
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spare tire.
T R R
IRE OTATION ECOMMENDATIONS
The tires on the front and rear of your vehicle
operate at different loads and perform different
steering, handling, 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.
Refer to the Maintenance Plan for the proper
maintenance intervals Ú page 248. The reasons
for any rapid or unusual wear should be corrected
prior to rotation being performed.