The recommended tire pressure for a Jeep Patriot fitted with factory wheels is 35 psi for both the front and rear tires. However, the ideal psi for your particular model could vary slightly, so it is best to confirm your vehicle’s tire pressure from the details on the sticker attached to the driver’s-side door frame.
The manufacturer’s recommendation may not be the best PSI to work with if you’ve modified your Jeep Patriot with a different wheel size, rim, or tires. In such a situation, it is best to inflate your tires according to the specifications of the aftermarket setup.
Aside from that, the driving and weather conditions can also determine what the ideal tire pressure for your Jeep would be. For example, if you use the vehicle for off-roading, you want to adjust it slightly below the recommended 35 psi.
Still, the recommended tire pressure for Jeep Patriot models from 2007 to 2017 is around 32 to 35 psi, depending on the model year, trim, and original equipment tire size.
So in the rest of this article, we will look at the different model years of the sport utility vehicle and trims and their respective recommended tire pressures.
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Tire Pressure Table For Jeep Patriot Year Models And Trims
| Recommended Tire pressure | |||
| Jeep Patriot Year Model | Tire Size | Front tire | Rear tire |
| 2017 | 225/60R17 99H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P205/70R16 96T | |||
| P215/60R17 95T | |||
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| 2016 | P205/70R16 96T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | |||
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| 2015 | P205/70R16 96T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | 32 – 35 psi | 32 – 35 psi | |
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| 2014 | P205/70R16 96T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | |||
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| 2013 | P205/70R16 96T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | |||
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| 2012 | P205/70R16 96T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | |||
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| 2011 | P205/70R16 96T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | |||
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| 2010 | P205/70R16 96T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | |||
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| 2009 | P205/70R16 96T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | |||
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| 2008 | P205/70R16 96T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | 35 psi | 35 psi | |
| P215/65R17 98S | 35 psi | 35 psi | |
| 2007 | P205/70R16 96T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | |||
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| Sport | P205/70R16 96T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | |||
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| Limited | P215/60R17 95T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/65R17 98S | 35 psi | 35 psi | |
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| Latitude X | P215/60R17 95T | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| Latitude | 225/60R17 99H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | 32 – 35 psi | 32 – 35 psi | |
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
| High Altitude | 225/60R17 99H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/60R17 95T | |||
| P215/65R17 98S | |||
Remember that the Jeep Patriot has a TPMS system that initiates a warning light on the dashboard when you have low tire pressure.
So after inflating your tires to the recommended psi value, the TPMS warning light will turn off automatically after driving the vehicle at speeds above 15 mph (24 km/h) for up to 20 minutes.
Reset your Jeep Patriot TPMS warning light if it doesn’t go off. Here’s how to do it:
Resetting The Tpms Warning Light
The Jeep Patriot is designed to use a direct method for monitoring tire pressure, so the tire pressure sensor records the internal pressure and air temperature of the tire on each wheel in real time.
In other words, under normal circumstances, there is no need to reinitialise the TPMS system. It explains why the Jeep Patriot does not feature a TPMS reset button like most other vehicles with an indirect TPMS system and ABS sensors for low tire pressure detection.
So what do you do if the low tire pressure light remains even after properly inflating the tires on your Jeep?
The most common solution is to increase tire pressure by 5 psi above the factory recommended value (35 psi) and drive your vehicle for at least 10 miles (16 km).
At that point, the TPMS warning light must have gone off, and you can park the vehicle for a few hours and then reduce the tire pressure back to 35 psi.
Jeep Patriot Tire Inflation Tips
- It is best to inflate the tires of your Jeep Patriot when the tires are cold. It would help if you inflated the tire after you haven’t driven the vehicle for at least three hours or less than one mile after three hours.
- When driving your Patriot, the tires can go as high as 50 degrees hotter than the outside temperature. This increases the psi value to 4 psi above the recommended tire pressure. So it’s best not to adjust the tire pressure when hot
- Remember that altitude can affect tire pressure. On the other hand, when there is a drop in the ambient temperature at higher elevations, the air in the tires is compressed, which strikes a balance for any change in altitude.
- Lastly, driving a Jeep Patriot vehicle with low tire pressure is generally unsafe, even if it is 5 psi less than the factory’s recommended value. When you attempt this anyway, you can expect to experience longer braking distance, worse cornering, or possible tire blowout when driving at high speeds. For most sport utility vehicles, driving with low tire pressure causes quick tire wear and higher rolling resistance, which translates to poor fuel economy.
When Should I Use A Different Tire Pressure For My Jeep Patriot?
If you replaced the original tires on your Jeep Patriot, you should ask your dealer to change the door placard.
While the recommended tire pressure is 35 psi, you can always adjust the recommended pressure by 2–3 psi to make the ride softer or firmer, but no other adverse effect is attached to such an attempt.
Before making such a decision, I recommend you do the chalk test to double check or get a cheap thermal reading gun to determine where the higher temps are on the tires (sides or centre)
Nevertheless, maintaining the proper tire pressure for your Jeep Patriot is essential to vehicle safety and performance.
As we have discussed, underinflated or overinflated tires can lead to problems such as reduced fuel efficiency, tire damage, and even accidents. Therefore, it is important to regularly check your Jeep Patriot’s tire pressure and adjust it as necessary.
By following the recommended tire pressure guidelines provided by the manufacturer and using a reliable tire pressure gauge, you can ensure that your Jeep Patriot is running smoothly and safely.
Taking care of your Jeep Patriot tires can also extend their lifespan, saving you money in the long run.
The Bottom Line
Again, the factory-recommended tire pressure for most Jeep Patriot model years is 35 psi. I use 35 psi for my 17″ alloys, but you can always inflate or deflate by 2-3 psi, depending on your preference for a softer or stiffer ride.
It’s best to look on the sticker inside the driver’s door for your tire dimensions and the ideal air pressure for them; that’s the best information to consult rather than what anyone else tells you because we all have different rims and tires.
The sticker on my 2016 Patriot says 35 psi for 215-60/17.
Check yours.