2015 Jeep Compass Owner Manual - Page 391

STARTING AND OPERATING 389 These indicators are molded into the bottom of the tread • Performance tires, tires with a speed rating of V or higher, and summer tires typically have a reduced grooves. They will appear as bands when the tread depth tread life. Rotation of these tires per the vehicle mainbecomes 1/16" (2 mm). When the tread is worn to the tenance schedule is highly recommended. tread wear indicators, the tire should be replaced. Refer to "Replacement Tires" in this section for further information. WARNING! Life Of Tire The service life of a tire is dependent upon varying factors including, but not limited to: • Driving style 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 serious injury or death. 5 • Tire pressure - Improper cold tire inflation pressures can Keep dismounted tires in a cool, dry place with as little cause uneven wear patterns to develop across the tire exposure to light as possible. Protect tires from contact tread. These abnormal wear patterns will reduce tread with oil, grease, and gasoline. life, resulting in the need for earlier tire replacement. • Distance driven