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2014 Jeep Patriot Limited

2014 SUSPENSION Tires & Wheels - Service Information - Compass & Patriot

For static balancing ( not recommended ), find the location of the heavy spot

causing the imbalance (1). Counter balance the wheel directly opposite the heavy

spot. Determine weight required to counterbalance the area of imbalance. Place

half of this weight on the inner rim flange and the other half on the outer rim

flange (3) at the predetermined spots.

Aluminum wheels use a different type wheel weight than steel wheels. Be sure to

use the correct wheel weight for the wheel type.

Always verify the balance. When using off-vehicle equipment, remount the tire

and wheel assembly 180 degrees on the balancer spindle and recheck balance.

Balance variation from one spot to the other should not be more than 0.125 (?)

ounce. If variation is more than 0.125 ounce, balancing equipment could be

malfunctioning, or the wrong collet/cone may have been used.

If difficult to balance, break down the tire and wheel assembly and check for

loose debris inside the tire. Prior to disassembly, mark (index) the tire at the

valve stem. Use this mark in order to remount the tire in its original orientation

with respect to the wheel.

TIRE AND WHEEL ROTATION

NOTE:

Refer to the Owner's Manual for rotation schedules.

NON-DIRECTIONAL TREAD PATTERN TIRES

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