The 2023 Jeep Gladiator combines legendary capability, outstanding utility, and intuitive technology to keep you safe while off-roading on Kentucky trails. With best-in-class maximum towing capacity, 4X4 payload, diesel torque, and available ground clearance, the Jeep Gladiator is a tough truck that’s made for adventure.
But, despite all these powerful features, the tires are still your Jeep’s most important safety feature. Tires support the Gladiator’s load, control the direction of travel, provide traction and braking, and absorb road shocks. Without the correct tires and maintenance, you could be left in a potentially dangerous situation due to loss of traction, such as an accident.
To ensure you are kept safe in your Gladiator, keep reading and learn how to properly maintain your Gladiator’s tires.
The first step in maintaining your Jeep’s tires is knowing the correct tire size. The correct tire size can be on found the Vehicle Certification Label. Any replacement tires must be equal to the load capacity of this tire size.
The 2023 Jeep Gladiator has different tire sizes for each of its trims. The trims and their tire sizes are:
If you have an older model and want to check/order the correct tires, call our CDJR service team in Georgetown at (502) 334-0374 or in Paris at (859) 724 -5268.
Your Gladiator may come with one of two tire types: all-season or summer tires. All-season tires are suitable most of the year in Kentucky, as they provide traction for most spring, summer, autumn, and winter conditions. All-season tires can be identified by the M+S, M&S, M/S, or MS designation on the tire’s sidewall. Jeep recommends only using all-season tires in complete sets of four, as the failure to do so could result in less traction and safety in your Gladiator.
Summer tires provide traction in wet and dry conditions, but not on snow and ice. They work well for speed and increase cornering and braking capabilities.
If it’s a particularly snowy or icy winter in Kentucky, you may want to consider installing winter tires on your vehicle. Snow tires can be identified by a mountain or snowflake symbol on the tire sidewall. If you install snow tires, be sure to select ones equal in size to the OEM tires and only install them in sets of four.
The lifespan of a tire depends on your driving style, tire pressure, distance driven, and the type of tires you have. Regardless of tread, you should replace your Gladiator’s tires (including the spare tire) every six years.
You should also ask your Dan Cummins Auto Group CDJR factory-certified service technician to inspect your tires every time you come in for service. If they suggest it is time for you to get new tires, Jeep recommends replacing all four tires at once. This will help to maintain even tread.
Keeping your Jeep’s tires properly inflated is essential to increasing the longevity of your tires and overall safety. Overinflated tires can lead to unusual wear, poor handling, a rough ride, more damage from hazards on the road, and overall decreased tire longevity. Underinflated tires can lead to decreased fuel efficiency, irregular wear, poor handling, and a shorter lifespan for tires. You can find the correct tire pressure on the Vehicle Certification Label. You should check the tire pressure at least once a month, or anytime the Tire Pressure Monitoring System light illuminates.
When you are ready to check the tire pressure, follow these steps:
It also would be a good idea to ask your service technician to inspect your tires and check the tire pressure every time you come in for service at Dan Cummins Auto Group CDJR.
Once your purchase tires, you must get routine tire rotations. When you drive your Gladiator, the tires on the front and rear axles function with different braking, steering, and handling, which leads to uneven wear. This can decrease your Gladiator’s tire lifespan.
Tire rotation is the periodic repositioning of your tires from wheel to wheel. When you get a tire rotation at Dan Cummins Auto Group CDJR, one of our service technicians will check and set the tire pressures and rotate the tires as recommended.
If you rotate your tires often, you will have a quiet and comfortable ride and it will increase the longevity of your tires and your Gladiator’s traction in extreme weather conditions, such as sleet, rain, and snow.
On our Service Menu, we list the price of a tire rotation as $14.95. Because the tire rotation and oil change intervals are usually very similar, we also have a bundled “Every 6,000 Miles” service, which includes a tire rotation and oil change for $44.90 (which may vary based on the recommended oil type and capacity).
Another essential service for your Jeep Gladiator is tire alignment, the adjustment of your vehicle’s suspension. If you notice your Gladiator is veering to one side of the road, there’s uneven tire tread, the tires are making squealing noises, or the steering wheel is vibrating, you may need a tire alignment.
If you need a two-wheel alignment, Dan Cummins Auto Group offers a two-wheel alignment service for $79.95. We check and adjust the caster, camber, and set tow, check the tire pressure and wear, and inspect the steering and suspension. This cost may vary depending on necessary parts and labor costs.
If you need a four-wheel alignment, Dan Cummins Auto Group offers a four-wheel alignment service for $89.95. It includes all the same services as the two-wheel alignment, but for all four wheels. This price may also vary based on necessary parts and labor costs.
If you notice a vibration in your steering wheel, seats, or floorboards, excessive tire wear, unusual noises, wobbly handling, or one/two tires deflating faster than others, you may need a wheel balancing service. Wheel balancing is the process of correcting the uneven distribution of weight between your four wheels.
When you come in for a wheel balancing at Dan Cummins Auto Group CDJR, a tire balancing machine will spin the tire and wheel to find/measure the imbalance, and then the service technician will install correct tire weights to fix the issue.
At Dan Cummins Auto Group CDJR, our wheel balancing service costs $39.95 and includes:
If you come to Dan Cummins Auto Group CDJR, you will receive quick and efficient service. Because all our mechanics are factory certified and we stock only OEM parts and tools, we can replace and service your Jeep’s tires faster than independent tire centers.
In addition, we offer convenient financing for service. We know just how expensive tires can be, so we offer a quick and easy online finance application that only takes minutes and has a more than 90% approval rate.
Finally, we have a factory-certified, expert service team that goes through rigorous training to know everything about your Jeep. The proof is in the numbers – just check out our more than 7,000 positive reviews.
If you are interested in coming to Dan Cummins Auto Group CDJR for tire service, you can schedule a service appointment here.
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