What are the tire sizes for a Jeep Compass?
2012 Jeep Compass Tire Sizes. Latitude. 1. 215/60R17. 2. 215/65R17. Limited. 1. 215/65R17. 2. 215/55R18. Sport. 1. 215/60R17.
How big of a trailer can a Jeep Compass tow?
For super light aluminum boats, bike racks, probably even light trailers with a single 4 wheeler, etc I think you can get away with an aftermarket towing receiver but its best to have a Compass that came with the tow package right from the factory if you are going to tow at 2000+ lbs.
Is there a surge brake on a Jeep Compass?
The 3600 lb trailer I hauled had a surge brake that worked very well in emergency stops and behaved very well in the mountains. Other trailers I use like my brother’s boat trailer are equipped with electric brakes. There is no factory brake controller option for the Compass but a lot of inexpensive aftermarket ones are available.
Can a Jeep Compass go beyond 5th gear?
That is to say, you will never get beyond 5th gear on flat ground on a nice day, maybe 4th in hilly terrain depending on your speed. On a long downhill stretch on the highway you might visit 6th briefly but probably not.
Can a Jeep Compass be flat towed behind an RV?
The Jeep Compass and the Jeep Renegade are two models that aren’t considered safe for flat towing behind an RV. This is due to specific drive train features such as front-wheel drive, full or part-time four-wheel-drive systems as well as electronic transmissions that don’t take well to the dynamic mechanical processes behind flat towing.
Do you need a spare tire on a Jeep Compass?
Since the 2018 model year, the spare tire has become optional equipment on almost all Jeep Compass trim levels. It has remained standard on only one trim level since that time, the Trail Hawk. The Trail Hawk has a full-sized temporary use tire. The Compass trim levels that do not have a standard spare have the option to add a compact spare tire.
Is the Jeep Compass rear upper control arm wearing tires?
Jeep Compass Rear Upper Control Arm Wearing Tires – YouTube This 2009 Jeep Compass (Caliber is same) has a problem with wearing rear tires. It also has a safety problem with driving on an icy highway.
What kind of tires does a compass sport have?
The Compass Sport has 16-inch wheels and tires sized at 215/65R16. Original tires are Continental Procontact LX Sport to fit. The Compass Trailhawk edition has 17-inch wheels and comes with Falken Wildpeak H/T HT01A tires in size 215/65R17.