2012 Jeep Wrangler Owner Manual - Page 452

450 STARTING AND OPERATING Life Of Tire Replacement Tires The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying The tires on your new vehicle provide a balance of many factors including but not limited to: characteristics. They should be inspected regularly for wear and correct cold tire inflation pressure. The manu• Driving style facturer strongly recommends that you use tires equiva• Tire pressure lent to the originals in size, quality and performance when replacement is needed (see the paragraph on tread • Distance driven wear indicators). Refer to the "Tire and Loading Information" placard for the size designation of your tire. The WARNING! Load Index and Speed Symbol for your tire will be found on the original equipment tire sidewall. See the Tire Tires and the spare tire should be replaced after six years, regardless of the remaining tread. Failure to Sizing Chart example found in the Tire Safety Informafollow this warning can result in sudden tire failure. tion section of this manual for more information relating You could lose control and have a collision resulting to the Load Index and Speed Symbol of a tire. in serious injury or death. It is recommended to replace the two front tires or two rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire can seriously Keep unmounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little affect your vehicle's handling. If you ever replace a exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact wheel, make sure that the wheel's specifications match with oil, grease and gasoline. those of the original wheels.