Life of tire – Jeep 2011 Liberty User Manual

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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.

CAUTION!

Proper operation of four-wheel drive vehicles de-
pends 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.

Life Of Tire

The service life of a tire is dependent upon various
factors including but not limited to:

• Driving style
• Tire pressure
• Distance driven

1 — Worn Tire
2 — New Tire

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STARTING AND OPERATING

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