Tread Wear Indicators; Life Of Tire; Replacement Tires - Chrysler 2014 Grand Cherokee SRT Owner's Manual

WARNING! (Continued)
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
for more than 30 seconds continuously when
you are stuck, and do not let anyone near a
spinning wheel, no matter what the speed.

Tread Wear Indicators

Tread wear indicators are in the original equip-
ment tires to help you in determining when your
tires should be replaced.
1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
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These indicators are molded into the bottom of
the tread grooves. They will appear as bands
when the tread depth becomes 1/16 in (2 mm).
When the tread is worn to the tread wear
indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to
replacement tires in this section for further
information.

Life Of Tire

The service life of a tire is dependent upon
varying factors including, but not limited to:
• Driving style
• Tire pressure
• Distance driven
• Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of
V or higher, and summer tires typically have
a reduced tread life. Rotation of these tires
per the vehicle maintenance schedule is
highly recommended.
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WARNING!
Tires and the spare tire should be replaced
after six years, regardless of the remaining
tread. Failure to follow this warning can
result in sudden tire failure. You could lose
control and have a collision resulting in seri-
ous injury or death.
Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with
as little exposure to light as possible. Protect
tires from contact with oil, grease, and gasoline.

Replacement Tires

The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance
of many characteristics. They should be in-
spected regularly for wear and correct cold tire
inflation pressure. The manufacturer strongly
recommends that you use tires equivalent to the
originals in size, quality and performance when
replacement is needed. Refer to the paragraph
on "Tread Wear Indicators". Refer to the Tire
and Loading Information placard or the Vehicle
Certification Label for the size designation of