2011 Jeep compass tire sizes & fitment
Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2011 Jeep Compass, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.
Approved fitments
| Tire size | Rim size | PCD (bolt pattern) | Offset | Load index | Speed rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 215/60R17 OEM | R17 | 5x114.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 215/65R17 OEM | R17 | 5x114.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| 205/70R16 OEM | 6.5x16 | 5x114.3 | 42mm | 96 | S |
| 215/60R17 OEM | 6.5x17 | 5x114.3 | 40mm | 95 | T |
| 215/55R18 OEM | 7x18 | 5x114.3 | 40mm | 94 | T |
| 225/65R16 | 7x16 | 5x114.3 | 40mm | 97 | T |
| 225/60R17 | 7x17 | 5x114.3 | 40mm | 95 | T |
| 235/50R18 | 7.5x18 | 5x114.3 | 40mm | 93 | V |
| 215/55R18 OEM | R18 | 5x114.3 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
2011 Jeep compass wheel bolt pattern & specs
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x114.3 |
|---|---|
| Wheel thread / lug size | M12x1.5 |
| Center bore | 67.1 mm |
| Source | bolt-pattern.com |
Best by use case
Four tires, four jobs
Best all-season
Goodyear
Assurance MaxLife
all-season touring, UTQG 820, 85,000-mi warranty
Best budget
Goodyear
Assurance MaxLife
Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820
Best quiet
Michelin
Defender 2
68 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size
Best winter
Bridgestone
Blizzak WS90
Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip
See the best tires for the Jeep Compass, ranked by category →
Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Jeep Compass →
Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Jeep Compass factory size →
Compatible alternative sizes for 215/60R17
Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.
| Alternative size | %Δ OD | Category | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
235/55R17 |
0.07% | wider | Safe |
185/70R17 |
0.14% | winter narrower | Safe |
205/75R15 |
-0.19% | alternative | Safe |
235/60R16 |
-0.20% | alternative | Safe |
195/60R18 |
0.20% | plus 1 | Safe |
For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 215/60R17 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.
Check a different size against this vehicle
Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 215/60R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.
Common upgrade paths
- Plus-1: 195/60R18; one rim size up, 0.20% OD change. Sharper steering, mild ride penalty, modest cost premium.
- Plus-2: 205/50R19; two rim sizes up, -0.32% OD change. Noticeable ride penalty, higher pothole risk, meaningful tire-cost premium.
Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.
How to choose tires for the 2011 jeep compass
The 2011 Jeep Compass ships from the factory on 215/60R17 tires mounted on R17 wheels. 7 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.
Tire choice on the Jeep Compass comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.
For 2011 Jeep Compass owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.
Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2011 Jeep Compass, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.
NHTSA-reported issues for 2011 jeep compass
Top issue category: TPMS
Most reported: TPMS (2) · Tires (General) (1)
Reported across: 2011 – 2011 (1 year)
What owners described
Sidewall failure is the most common description, in 20% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 15 reports covering every model year of the Jeep Compass that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.
| Reported problem | This subject | All tire complaints | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sidewall failure | 20% | 15% | 1.3× |
| Pressure-monitoring (TPMS) fault | 13% | 2% | 5.6× |
| Bubble or bulge in the tire | 7% | 6% | 1.1× |
| Cracking or dry rot | 7% | 9% | 0.7× |
Mileage at failure
6 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 27,203 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 4,500 and 80,000 miles.
In owners' own words
Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Jeep Compass. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.
TIRE LOW AIR INDICATOR CAME ON AND TIRE WENT FLAT. I LOOKED AT TIRE AND REFILLED WITH AIR JUST ABOVE THE SIDE WALL INTO THE TREAD ON THE TOP SIDE OF THE TIRE WAS THREE HOLES UP TO 1/4 AND THE SIDE WALL HAD A BUBBLE THREE INCHES ACROSS JUST ABOUT 3 INCHES BELOW THE THREE HOLES. I HIT NOTHING AND DID NOT DAMAGE THE SIDEWALL. THE DEALER AUTO NATION IN SPRING TX ACTED LIKE A 3RD GRADER SHRUGGED HIS SHOULDERS AND SAID TAKE IT TO A FIRESTONE DEALER.
THE TIRE PRESSURE MONITORS ARE SENDING FALSE INFORMATION TO THE COMPUTER. DEALER IS NOT ABLE TO FIND PROBLEM OR CORRECT. IT IS A SAFETY ISSUE BECAUSE IT IS GIVING FALSE INFORMATION TO THE DRIVER AND HE/SHE MAY BE DRIVING WITH A TIRE THAT IS NOT PROPERLY INFLATED.
PURCHASED THE BRIDGESTONE TURANZA EL400-02 AFTER 20,000 MILES HAD A FLAT. TOOK THE TIRE BACK TO WHERE PURCHASED AND THEY SAID THEY DIDN'T SEE ANY REASON FOR THE FLAT AND THE TIRE HAD CRACKS INSIDE THE TIRE AND ALSO ALL THE TIRES NEEDED TO BE REPLACED BECAUSE THERE WASN'T ANY TREAD LEFT ON THEM. THESE ARE RATED FOR 80,000 MILES AND SHOULD LAST LONGER THAN 1/4 OF THE RATED MILEAGE. THESE TIRES ARE DANGEROUS AND THEY SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED TO SELL THEM.
The contact called on behalf of her daughter who owns a 2020 Jeep Compass equipped Continental Tires, Tire Line: Contipro Contact, Tire Size: 235/45/R19, DOT Number: A35LWBJD3419. The contact stated that while her daughter was driving approximately 35-45 mph, the front passenger's side tire felt as though it was losing air pressure. The driver pulled over to the side of the road and required assistance to inflate the tire. The driver noticed that the sidewall of the tire was bulging out. The tires were brought to a local tire shop and the tire was patched. The contact learned of NHTSA Campaign Numbers: 18T012000 (Tires) and 18T006000 (Tires). The manufacturer was made aware of the failure and confirmed that the tire was not included. The approximate failure mileage was 4,500.
Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.
Frequently asked questions
What size tires fit a 2011 Jeep Compass?
What is the bolt pattern of a 2011 Jeep Compass?
Can I run a different tire size on my 2011 Jeep Compass?
Where can I buy tires for my 2011 Jeep Compass?
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2011 Jeep Compass?
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2011 Jeep Compass?
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2011 Jeep Compass?
For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.
Sources for this page
- Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Jeep Compass is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
- NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2011 Jeep Compass.
- ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
- Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.
Last verified 2026-10-07.