Jeep Cherokee 2000 Service Manual - page 1719
Deflate tire completely before removing the tire
from the wheel. Use lubrication such as a mild soap
solution when dismounting or mounting tire. Use
tools free of burrs or sharp edges which could dam-
age the tire or wheel rim.
Before mounting tire on wheel, make sure all rust
is removed from the rim bead and repaint if neces-
sary.
Install wheel on vehicle, and tighten to proper
torque specification.
CLEANING AND INSPECTION
CLEANING TIRES
Remove the protective coating on the tires before
delivery of a vehicle. This coating may cause deteri-
oration of the tires.
To remove the protective coating, apply warm
water and let it soak for a few minutes. Afterwards,
scrub the coating away with a soft bristle brush.
Steam cleaning may also be used to remove the coat-
ing.
NOTE: DO NOT use gasoline, mineral oil, oil-based
solvent or a wire brush for cleaning.
SPECIFICATIONS
TIRE SIZE
Fig. 10 Remount Tire 90 Degrees In Direction of
Arrow
1 – 2ND HIGH SPOT ON TIRE
2 – 1ST HIGH SPOT ON TIRE
Fig. 11 Tire Repair Area
1 – REPAIRABLE AREA
TIRE SIZE
SUPPLIER
P215/75R15
Goodyear
P225/75R15
Goodyear
P225/70R15
Goodyear
P225/70R16
Goodyear
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TIRES AND WHEELS
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SERVICE PROCEDURES (Continued)