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HOMESERVICE MANUALSJEEP2008COMPASS 2WD L4-2.0LREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTEERING AND SUSPENSIONWHEELS AND TIRESSERVICE AND REPAIRPROCEDURESTIRE AND WHEEL MATCH MOUNTING
2008 Jeep Compass 2WD L4-2.0L
Tire and Wheel Match Mounting
2008 Jeep Compass 2WD L4-2.0LSECTION Tire and Wheel Match Mounting
TIRE AND WHEEL MATCH MOUNTING
Wheels and tires are match mounted at the factory. This means that the high spot of the tire is matched to the low spot on the wheel rim. This technique is used to reduce runout in the wheel and tire assembly. The high spot on the tire is marked with a paint mark or a bright colored adhesive label on the outboard sidewall. The low spot on the wheel is identified with a label on the outside of the rim and a dot or line in the drop well area of the rim (inside where the tire mounts). If the outside label has been removed, the tire will have to be removed to locate the dot or line on the inside of the rim. The tire can then be match mounted to the tire.
Information on match mounting the tire to the wheel can be found in Tire and Wheel Runout/Match Mounting, items (2) through (5), within Diagnosis And Testing - Tire And Wheel Vibration. Testing and Inspection
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.