[ff1609]

Hi! The delivery of my compass is scheduled for tomorrow, I was wondering if anyone has advice on what might be better tyres for it? Mine is NOT a 4x4 and all use will be on paved roads in city/ highways. During test drives I found the stock Firestone tyres to be a bit noisy, would love to hear what users have to say.

Thanks.

[h14]

Originally Posted by ff1609

Hi! The delivery of my compass is scheduled for tomorrow, I was wondering if anyone has advice on what might be better tyres for it? Mine is NOT a 4x4 and all use will be on paved roads in city/ highways. During test drives I found the stock Firestone tyres to be a bit noisy, would love to hear what users have to say.

Thanks.

I've clocked over 10k now and have no complaints against the Firestones. They are noisy in most surfaces but overall the tyres are good for on road use. If you are looking at silent tyres then I suppose you need to look at the Michelin's.

[TopSpeeder]

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Unless there is an uneven tyre wear, alignment is not required at 5,000 kms. At best a wheel balancing is enough and can push the alignment to 8-10,000 km mark. Since you are in BLR, do check with Madhu's usually they have all the required data on their machines.

I have done wheel balancing and alignment at Madhu's on last Saturday, Looks to me it was done detailed and excellent job, The bill was Rs 1,650.
- Road Force Touch - Seems to be an interesting and first time I have experienced it, Specific weight applied when tires rotating and impact was measured by the system for further weight calculation.
- Tyre Rotation was done based on system recommendation
- Tyre Position Adjustment from alloy wheel was done based on system.
- Alignment

I feel it's required to do this every 5k kms, Considering our road conditions.

[di1in]

Got a call today saying that there is an ECU update now available for Jeep compass. They claimed it improves cold start issues, fuel efficiency and engine performance.

[Jaggu]

Originally Posted by TopSpeeder

I feel it's required to do this every 5k kms, Considering our road conditions.

Being an enthusiast nothing wrong in keeping that schedule, having said that unless the vehicle is used heavily on bad roads OR has been subjected to heavy pot holes, no major damage would be done by sticking to a higher duration. Vehicles are designed with so much of tolerance.

[Behemoth]

Originally Posted by Jaggu

Being an enthusiast nothing wrong in keeping that schedule, having said that unless the vehicle is used heavily on bad roads OR has been subjected to heavy pot holes, no major damage would be done by sticking to a higher duration. Vehicles are designed with so much of tolerance.

Agree on that. Most cars used in normal city conditions should need alignment every 10k kms. Only if the roads are full of potholes on your everyday journeys it is good to check it every 5k kms. Wheel balancing also doesn't need to be done before 10k unless a tyre gets punctured. If the tyre is punctured it should be done after puncture repair.

[ff1609]

Still not convinced with the stock Firestones, inetersted in Michelin Primacy SUV but thats available in 225/65/17 as opposed to the stock 225/60/17 - would it affect warranty?

[Dr.Naren]

Originally Posted by di1in

Got a call today saying that there is an ECU update now available for Jeep compass. They claimed it improves cold start issues, fuel efficiency and engine performance.

I just read in FB group that Jeep is doing ECU programming for better performance. Few owners have already been contacted.

Did you get it done? If so, please post about difference in performance

[84.monsoon]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

I just read in FB group that Jeep is doing ECU programming for better performance. Few owners have already been contacted.

Did you get it done? If so, please post about difference in performance

Not surprising. Global versions of the car seem to clock an under 10 second 0-100 performance for the Diesel. Whereas, the auto magazine tests available in India seem to indicate a near 12 second time for the same.

[di1in]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

I just read in FB group that Jeep is doing ECU programming for better performance. Few owners have already been contacted.

Did you get it done? If so, please post about difference in performance

I'm getting it done in a week along with my first service. Will keep you posted.

[damager21]

What is the waiting period for Jeep compass Diesel and Petrol AT - Limited variant?

Also anyone in Mumbai who bought one, can you PM me your SA number with whom you had a good buying experience

[jojoinassi]

Originally Posted by Dr.Naren

I just read in FB group that Jeep is doing ECU programming for better performance. Few owners have already been contacted.

Did you get it done? If so, please post about difference in performance

Getting it done tomorrow. Two friends of mine who've already got it done are very happy with it. Both were bothered by the diesel clutter. It's gone with the update.
Shall update once it's done

[joy_swift]

Originally Posted by damager21

What is the waiting period for Jeep compass Diesel and Petrol AT - Limited variant?

Also anyone in Mumbai who bought one, can you PM me your SA number with whom you had a good buying experience

Depends on the availability of the color.For example,the blue color is not available with them.However,they have red,grey and black in stock.

My SA informed me that blue AT Limited versions are mostly being exported and there are very few allocations to dealers in India.

The avg time quoted is around 30-45 days.

[PM - B]

Most engine manufacturers are moving away from diesel !

https://auto.ndtv.com/news/jeep-make...from=home-auto

[kalpurja]

I think Jeep has started exporting Compass to UK. Even 1.6 diesel available in UK. Does Jeep has plan to launch 1.6 multijet variant here in India?

https://www.jeep.co.uk/car-configura...n/57680CA50000