From its modern technology to its impressive capability, the Jeep Cherokee is a powerhouse of performance. The Cherokee has exceptional capability under a variety of road and weather conditions, making it an awesome SUV for off roading. But all these off-roading features go null and void without the proper tires and tire maintenance. If you want to learn how to properly maintain your Jeep through tire service, keep reading.
When the time comes that you need new tires, it is important to know the correct tire size to outfit your Jeep with. The 2022 Jeep Cherokee has different tire sizes for each trim. The different trims and their corresponding tire sizes are:
If you’re unfamiliar with how to read tire sizes, follow these steps:
For example, the tire size for the Trailhawk 4×4, 245/65R17, would have a 245 mm. tire width, 65% aspect ratio, radial ply construction, and a 17 in. diameter wheel.
If you’re still not sure which tire size to buy, the best option is to go with tires that have the same TPC Spec (tire performance criteria specification) as the OEM tires. These will function best with the performance of the vehicle, including braking, handling, traction control, and tire pressure monitoring performance. To check this, look at the OEM tire’s sidewall, where the TPC Spec number will be.
A certified service advisor at Dan Cummins Auto Group would be more than happy to do this process for you.
Depending on the road and weather conditions that you typically drive in, you may need tires made for those conditions.
The Jeep Cherokee may come with one of two tire types: all-season tires or summer tires. All season tires are great for most Kentucky weather conditions – they provide traction in spring, summer, autumn, and winter. They can be identified by a M+S, M&S, M/S, or MS designation on the tire sidewall. Jeep recommends only using all-season tires in sets of four.
Summer tires provide traction in wet and dry conditions, but not on snow or ice. If it’s a particularly cold winter in Kentucky, Jeep recommends installing snow tires. Snow tires can be identified by a mountain/snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. If you install snow tires, be sure to use tires equivalent in size and type to the OEM tires and only replace them in sets of four.
New tires for your Jeep Cherokee can range in price anywhere from $150 to $500+, depending on the type of tires you purchase. If you would like to know the specific quote for new tires for your Jeep Cherokee, call our CDJR service team in Georgetown at (502) 334-0374 or in Paris at (859) 724-5268.
The cost of new tires can easily add up, and that is why we offer convenient service financing. You will most likely qualify if you need it – our service has an over 90% approval rate. You just apply online, with no hard credit check, and get a quick response back. This service allows you to get the tires you desperately need for your Jeep now and pay for them over time.
To ensure your tires stay at the proper inflation, you should check the tire pressure at least once a month, including the spare tire pressure.
You can check your Jeep Cherokee’s tire pressure by following these steps:
Also, if your tire pressure monitoring system’s warning light turns on, you should pull over immediately and check the tire pressure. If you do not, the tires could overheat, which could lead to tire failure and potentially an accident.
The Jeep Cherokee’s tires operate at different loads and perform different steering, handling, and braking functions, which make them wear unequally. These effects can be reduced by rotating the tires routinely. Regular rotation will increase tread life, help to maintain mud, snow, and wet traction levels, and contribute to a smooth, quiet ride.
The Jeep Cherokee has an oil change indicator system which goes off on a regular basis to notify you when it’s time to take your Cherokee in for service. As soon as this light goes off, you should rotate the tires. In addition, every time you notice any irregular wear, you should rotate the tires. If the uneven wear continues, you should come to get your tires inspected, as you may need an alignment.
At Dan Cummins Auto Group CDJR, we try to stay as transparent as possible about our service pricing. That is why we created our service menu, which lists an estimated cost of each of our services. A tire rotation is listed as $14.95. During a tire rotation at CDJR, we will check and set the tire pressures and rotate the tires and wheels as recommended.
If you want a more comprehensive service, we also offer an “Every 6,000 Miles” service, where we rotate your tires and change your engine oil and filter for $44.90. This may be the more convenient option, as tire rotations and oil changes usually have similar maintenance intervals. This cost may vary depending on your Cherokee’s needs. IF you want a specific quote, please contact one of our service advisors at 859-340-1340.
You may need a tire alignment if you’ve noticed that your Blazer is veering to one side of the road (without you steering it), there’s uneven tire tread, high-pitched noises coming from the tires, or steering wheel vibrations.
At Dan Cummins Auto Group CDJR, a two-wheel alignment costs $79.95, and a four-wheel alignment costs $89.95. Your factory-certified service technician will check and adjust the caster, camber, and set tow, check the tire pressure and wear, and inspect the steering and suspension (adjusting when necessary). You can view what each package entails on our service menu.
You may need a wheel balancing service if you notice uneven or faster tread wear, lessening fuel economy, or vibration in the steering wheel, floor, or seat that gets worse when you drive faster. Wheel balancing corrects the uneven distribution of weight between your four wheels.
When you ask for a tire balancing service in Paris or Georgetown, KY, a tire balancing machine will spin the tire and wheel to measure the imbalance. Then, your expert service technician at Dan Cummins Auto Group will know the correct tire weights to install to correct the issue.
At Dan Cummins Auto Group, we offer a Wheel Balance Service where we check your Jeep’s tire pressures & adjust them as necessary, balance all four tires, rotate the tires, inspect the tires and wheels for wear or damage, and torque the wheel nuts as recommended. We estimate a cost of $39.95 on our service menu.
If you’re interested in receiving tire service for your Jeep Cherokee, you should come to Dan Cummins Auto Group CDJR of Paris or Georgetown, KY. Not only are our service technicians’ experts on all things Chevrolet, but we also have competitive pricing and amazing customer service. If you want to schedule an appointment for your Cherokee in Paris, click here, or in Georgetown, click here.
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