2010 Jeep Patriot Owner's Manual - Page 351

350 STARTING AND OPERATING CAUTION! Damage to the vehicle may result if tire chains are used. SNOW TIRES Some areas of the country require the use of snow tires during Winter. Standard tires are of the all-season type and satisfy this requirement as indicated by the M+S designation on the tire sidewall. TIRE ROTATION RECOMMENDATIONS Tires on the front and rear axles of vehicles operate at different loads and perform different steering, driving, 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 all season type tires. Rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow and wet traction levels, and contribute to a If you need snow tires, select tires equivalent in size and smooth, quiet ride. type to the original equipment tires. Use snow tires only Refer to "Maintenance Schedule" for the proper maintein sets of four; failure to do so may adversely affect the nance intervals. More frequent rotation is permissible if safety and handling of your vehicle. desired. The reasons for any rapid or unusual wear Snow tires generally have lower speed ratings than what should be corrected prior to rotation being performed. was originally equipped with your vehicle and should The suggested rotation method is shown in the following not be operated at sustained speeds over 75 mph diagram. (120 km/h).