clockwise 5 tire rotation- from dealer

[pablo_max3045]

I know that this is an old thread, but I think it is worth pointing out that tire rotation should be done according to Jeep's user manual.

I know there are some folks who do not rotate their tires at all and buy only two at a time. Likely, this will void your drive line warranty. The difference between a worn and new tire on a typical passenger car on the diameter is about 1/2 inch. So the old tires are running about 2% slower than the new ones. This of course creates binding in the system causing premature wear and failure.
The manual mentions "Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles depends on tires of equal size, type and circumference on each wheel.Any difference in tire size can cause damage to the transfer case."
This statement gives Jeep the legal right to refuse to cover the repairs resulting from the user's failure to ensure the tires are correct.

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[Jondrew]

It doesn't, as long as you are consistent with a rotation pattern it really doesn't matter.

It moves both front wheels to either rear or spare position. I suppose if you have some alignment issue, this might distribute the wear more evenly. Also, this only works if you have non directional tread tires (like most of us do).

 

[Mikester86]

I prefer the 5 tire rotation as well. Here are some tidbits from the owner's manual:

Spare Tire Matching Original Equipped Tire

And Wheel

Your vehicle is equipped with a spare tire and

wheel equivalent in look and function to the

original equipment tire and wheel found on

the front or rear axle of your vehicle. This

spare tire may be used in the tire rotation for

your vehicle.

Refer to an authorized tire dealer for the

recommended tire rotation pattern.


CAUTION!

Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles

depends on tires of equal size, type and

circumference on each wheel. Any difference

in tire size can cause damage to the transfer

case. Tire rotation schedule should be

followed to balance tire wear.

 

[WagzDad]

5 tire rotation at home can be done using a single jack, one corner at a time.

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