Tire Spinning; Tread Wear Indicators; Life Of Tire; Replacement Tires - Jeep 2010 Wrangler Owner's Manual

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Cuts and punctures in radial tires are repairable
only in the tread area because of sidewall
flexing. Consult your authorized dealer for ra-
dial tire repairs.

Tire Spinning

When stuck in mud, sand, snow, or ice condi-
tions, do not spin your vehicle's wheels above
30 mph (48 km/h).
WARNING!
Fast spinning tires can be dangerous. Forces
generated by excessive wheel speeds may
cause tire damage or failure. A tire could
explode and injure someone. Do not spin your
vehicle's wheels faster than 30 mph (48 km/h)
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.
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1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire
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.

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
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 an accident resulting in serious
injury or death.
Keep unmounted 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 (see the para-
graph on tread wear indicators). Refer to the
Tire and Loading Information placard for the
size designation of your tire. The service de-
scription and load identification will be found
on the original equipment tire. Failure to use
equivalent replacement tires may adversely
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