Jeep Tires: Effective Jeep Tire Maintenance with Nitrogen

Jeep Tires: Effective Jeep Tire Maintenance

Author: Billy Han


Making Jeep tires last for as many miles possible takes some
effort and neglecting Jeep tire upkeep on even the smallest
details can seriously cost you in the long run.

Fortunately, maintaining your tires is typically a simple
affair. The most important part is to actually recognize the
fact that your Jeep tires will need regular attention, and to
address potentially detrimental issues as soon as possible.

Here are a few quick tips for making sure that each Jeep tire
will provide long-lasting performance for many miles to
come.

• Inflation:
  
  It may not seem like a big deal, but keeping your Jeep tires
  properly inflated can make a huge impact on both gas mileage and
  tire longevity.
  Even a tire that is under-inflated by a few pounds can greatly
  decrease your gas mileage, reduce on-road traction, and wear out
  your Jeep tire faster than usual during street driving.
  For off-road Jeep tires, obviously there is a different set of
  rules. For one, many off-road Jeeps prefer aired-down bias tires
  that are purposely softened in order to conform better to rocks
  and other obstacles, thereby producing better traction.
  Considering that the aggressive tread and softer composition of
  bias tires makes them poor for gas mileage and tread life, it is
  typically recommended that you stay away from paved roads
  altogether if you're sporting bias tires.
  On the other hand, off-road savvy radial tires offer a mix of on
  and off-road performance, and paying attention to proper tire
  inflation is an appropriate consideration.
  A great tool to have in this particular case is a portable air
  compressor. This allows you to inflate or deflate your Jeep
  tires on the go, all from a compact and easy-to-use compression
  unit.



• Rotation:
  
  Jeep tire rotation may seem like a common maintenance chore that
  needs no explaining, but 4-wheel drive vehicles are actually
  exceptional when it comes to rotating tires.
  In general, Jeep tires with more aggressive tread require more
  frequent tire rotations. The logic here is that an aggressive
  tread on the street wears faster, and given the wear discrepancy
  between front and rear tires, tread balance can become uneven
  far too quickly, resulting in major performance loss.
  Typically, Jeep will provide a recommendation for tire rotation,
  but this does not take into account custom oversized Jeep tires,
  or modifications to a suspension or axle system.
  Generally, Jeep tires require tire rotations about every 6,000
  to 8,000 miles, but more aggressive mud terrains may need it as
  frequently as every 4,000 to 6,000 miles. Of course, these are
  approximate figures, and likely vary depending on the level of
  customization to your vehicle.
  Keep in mind that whenever adding a new set of Jeep tires, the
  first rotation is the most sensitive and important, and careful
  attention must be paid to correct tire inflation. Also pay close
  attention to alignment problems, as they can also be great
  detrimental to vehicle mechanics.
  For aggressive off-road Jeep tires, rotations should be
  performed in a crossing pattern for both pairs of tires; that
  is, front-left goes to rear-right, and vice versa, while
  front-right goes to rear-left, and vice versa.


• Consider Nitrogen:
  
  With gas prices high and emissions taking their toll on the
  environment, now is a great time to do your part for the
  environment. Enter Nitrogen gas Jeep tire inflation: a safe and
  efficient alternative to using regular air in your tires.
  The good news about nitrogen tire inflation is that there are
  virtually no compromises to be made versus other
  environmentally-friendly practices; it's an upgrade that
  provides numerous benefits over standard air inflation in just
  about every way.
  Essentially, nitrogen gas tire inflation involves simply
  replacing the standard air in your tires with nitrogen gas.
  Pretty simple, huh?
  As a result of using nitrogen over standard air, tires are able
  to stay inflated for longer, keeping your Jeep tires strong and
  running at proper inflation pressure for more miles than regular
  air, and consequently improving gas mileage in the process.
  Additionally, the nitrogen gas is proven to run cooler than air,
  thus greatly preventing heat buildup and tire softening during
  driving.
  It's not so much the nitrogen gas itself that makes it so
  efficient, but rather what it replaces. Air consists of
  increments of oxygen and moisture that are both potentially
  harmful to your tire, and escape your tire faster than nitrogen,
  resulting in faster deflation.
  Already, nitrogen gas tire inflation for your Jeep tires is
  available at many major auto parts and service outlets.

About the author:
Billy Han is a Web Copywriter for Transamerican Auto Parts, a
retailer of Jeep Tires
and Jeep
Tire accessories. Transamerican Auto Parts also specializes
in Jeep lift kits, tops, and other Jeep accessories.