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Tire care

WARNING

For proper maintenance, safety, and

maximum fuel economy, you must

always maintain recommended tire

inflation pressures and stay within

the load limits and weight distribution

recommended for your vehicle.

Tire underinflation

Severe underinflation (70 kPa (10

psi) or more) can lead to severe

heat build-up, causing blowouts,

tread separation and other tire fail-

ures that can result in the loss of

vehicle control leading to severe

injury or death. This risk is much

higher on hot days and when driv-

ing for long periods at high

speeds.

Recommended cold tire inflation

pressures

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All tire pressures (including the

spare) should be checked when the

tires are cold. “Cold Tires” means the

vehicle has not been driven for at

least three hours or driven less than

1.6 km (one mile).

All specifications (sizes and pres-

sures) can be found on a label

attached to the vehicle.

Recommended pressures must be

maintained for the best ride, top vehi-

cle handling, and minimum tire wear.

For recommended inflation pressure,

refer to “Tire and wheels” in chapter

8.

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NOTICE

• Underinflation also results in • Warm tires normally exceed rec- - Tire pressure

excessive wear, poor handling and

reduced fuel economy. Wheel

deformation also is possible. Keep

your tire pressures at the proper

levels. If a tire frequently needs

refilling, we recommend that the

system be checked by an author-

ized HYUNDAI dealer.

ommended cold tire pressures by

28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not

release air from warm tires to

adjust the pressure or the tires will

be underinflated.

Always observe the following:

• Check tire pressure when the tires

are cold. (After vehicle has been

parked for at least three hours or

hasn't been driven more than 1.6

km (one mile) since startup.)

• Check the pressure of your spare

tire each time you check the pres-

sure of other tires.

• Never overload your vehicle. Be

careful not to overload a vehicle

luggage rack if your vehicle is

equipped with one.

• Worn, old tires can cause acci-

dents. If your tread is badly worn,

or if your tires have been dam-

aged, replace them.

• Be sure to reinstall the tire inflation

valve caps. Without the valve cap,

dirt or moisture could get into the

valve core and cause air leakage.

If a valve cap is missing, install a

new one as soon as possible.

• Overinflation produces a harsh

ride, excessive wear at the center

of the tire tread, and a greater pos-

sibility of damage from road haz-

ards.

WARNING

Tire Inflation

Overinflation or underinflation can

reduce tire life, adversely affect

vehicle handling, and lead to sud-

den tire failure. This could result in

loss of vehicle control and poten-

tial injury.

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Remove the valve cap from the tire

valve stem. Press the tire gage firm-

ly onto the valve to get a pressure

measurement. If the cold tire inflation

pressure matches the recommended

pressure on the tire and loading

information label, no further adjust-

ment is necessary. If the pressure is

low, add air until you reach the rec-

ommended amount.

If you overfill the tire, release air by

pushing on the metal stem in the

center of the tire valve. Recheck the

tire pressure with the tire gage. Be

sure to put the valve caps back on

the valve stems. They help prevent

leaks by keeping out dirt and mois-

ture.

Checking tire inflation pressure

WARNING

Check your tires once a month or

more.

Also, check the tire pressure of the

spare tire.

• Inspect your tires frequently for

proper inflation as well as wear

and damage. Always use a tire

pressure gauge.

• Tires with too much or too little

pressure wear unevenly causing

poor handling, loss of vehicle

control, and sudden tire failure

leading to accidents, injuries,

and even death. The recom-

mended cold tire pressure for

your vehicle can be found in this

manual and on the tire label

located on the driver's side cen-

ter pillar.

How to check

Use a good quality gage to check tire

pressure.You can not tell if your tires

are properly inflated simply by look-

ing at them. Radial tires may look

properly inflated even when they're

underinflated.

Check the tire's inflation pressure

when the tires are cold. - "Cold"

means your vehicle has been sitting

for at least three hours or driven no

more than 1.6 km (1 mile).

• Worn tires can cause accidents.

Replace tires that are worn,

show uneven wear, or are dam-

aged.

• Remember to check the pres-

sure of your spare tire.

HYUNDAI recommends that you

check the spare every time you

check the pressure of the other

tires on your vehicle.

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With a full-size spare tire (if equipped)/For all

5 Steel/5 Alloy wheels

Disc brake pads should be inspected

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

Tire rotation

To equalize tread wear, it is recom-

mended that the tires be rotated

every 10,000 km (6,200 miles) or

sooner if irregular wear develops.

During rotation, check the tires for

correct balance.

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Information

Rotate radial tires that have an asym-

metric tread pattern only from front

to rear and not from right to left.

When rotating tires, check for uneven

wear and damage. Abnormal wear is

usually caused by incorrect tire pres-

sure, improper wheel alignment, out-

of-balance wheels, severe braking or

severe cornering. Look for bumps or

bulges in the tread or side of tire.

Replace the tire if you find either of

these conditions. Replace the tire if

fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,

be sure to bring the front and rear tire

pressures to specification and check

lug nut tightness.

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Without a spare tire/4 Alloy wheels & spare

WARNING

wheel with steel rim

• Do not use the compact spare

tire for tire rotation.

• Do not mix bias ply and radial

ply tires under any circum-

stances. This may cause unusu-

al handling characteristics that

could result in death, severe

injury, or property damage.

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Directional tires (if equipped)

Refer to “Tire and wheels” in chapter

8.

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Wheel alignment and tire bal-

ance

Tire replacement

NOTICE

When replacing the tires, recheck

and tighten the wheel nuts after driv-

ing about 1,000 km (620miles). If the

steering wheel shakes or the vehicle

vibrates while driving, the tire is out

of balance. Align the tire balance. If

the problem is not solved, we recom-

mend that you contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

Tread wear indicator

The wheels on your vehicle were

aligned and balanced carefully at the

factory to give you the longest tire life

and best overall performance.

In most cases, you will not need to

have your wheels aligned again.

However, if you notice unusual tire

wear or your vehicle pulling one way

or the other, the alignment may need

to be reset.

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WARNING

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

when driving on a smooth road, your

wheels may need to be rebalanced.

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear

indicator will appear as a solid band

across the tread. This shows there is

less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread

left on the tire. Replace the tire when

this happens.

Do not wait for the band to appear

across the entire tread before replac-

ing the tire.

Replacing tires

To reduce the chance or serious

or fatal injuries from an accident

caused by tire failure or loss of

vehicle control:

• Replace tires that are worn,

show uneven wear, or are dam-

aged. Worn tires can cause loss

of braking effectiveness, steer-

ing control, and traction.

NOTICE

Improper wheel weights can damage

your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use

only approved wheel weights.

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Compact spare tire replacement

(if equipped)

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• Wheels that do not meet

HYUNDAI's specifications may

fit poorly and result in damage to

the vehicle or unusual handling

and poor vehicle control.

• The ABS works by comparing

the speed of the wheels. Tire

size can affect wheel speed.

When replacing tires, all 4 tires

must use the same size original-

ly supplied with the vehicle.

Using tires of a different size can

cause the ABS (Anti-lock Brake

System) and ESC (Electronic

Stability Control) to work irregu-

larly. (if equipped)

• Do not drive your vehicle with

too little or too much pressure in

your tires. This can lead to

uneven wear and tire failure.

• When replacing tires, never mix

radial and bias-ply tires on the

same car. You must replace all

tires (including the spare) if mov-

ing from radial to bias-ply tires.

• It is best to replace all four tires at

the same time. If that is not possi-

ble, or necessary, then replace the

two front or two rear tires as a pair.

Replacing just one tire can serious-

ly affect your vehicle’s handling.

A compact spare tire has a shorter

tread life than a regular size tire.

Replace it when you can see the

tread wear indicator bars on the tire.

The replaced compact spare tire

should be the same size and design

tire as the one provided with your

new vehicle and should be mounted

on the same compact spare tire

wheel. The compact spare tire is not

designed to be mounted on a regular

size wheel, and the compact spare

tire wheel is not designed to mount a

regular size tire.

• Using tires and wheel other than

the recommended sizes could

cause unusual handling charac-

teristics and poor vehicle con-

trol, resulting in a serious acci-

dent.

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Wheel replacement

Tire traction

Tire sidewall labeling

When replacing the metal wheels for Tire traction can be reduced if you

any reason, make sure the new drive on worn tires, tires that are

wheels are equivalent to the original improperly inflated or on slippery

factory units in diameter, rim width road surfaces. Tires should be

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and offset.

replaced when tread wear indicators

appear. Slow down whenever there

is rain, snow or ice on the road, to

reduce the possibility of losing con-

trol of the vehicle.

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WARNING

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A wheel that is not the correct size

may adversely affect wheel and

bearing life, braking and stopping

abilities, handling characteristics,

ground clearance, body-to-tire

clearance, snow chain clearance,

speedometer and odometer cali-

bration, headlight aim and bumper

height.

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Tire maintenance

In addition to proper inflation, correct

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wheel alignment helps decrease tire This information identifies and

wear. If you find a tire worn unevenly, describes the fundamental charac-

have your dealer check the wheel teristics of the tire and also provides

alignment.

the tire identification number (TIN)

for safety standard certification. The

TIN can be used to identify the tire in

case of a recall.

When you have new tires installed,

make sure they are balanced. This

will increase vehicle ride comfort and

tire life. Additionally, a tire should

always be rebalanced if it is removed

from the wheel.

1. Manufacturer or brand name

Manufacturer or Brand name is

shown.

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94 - Load Index, a numerical code

associated with the maximum

load the tire can carry.

H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

speed rating chart in this chapter

for additional information.

2. Tire size designation

Tire speed ratings

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire

size designation. You will need this

information when selecting replace-

ment tires for your car. The following

explains what the letters and num-

bers in the tire size designation

mean.

The chart below lists many of the dif-

ferent speed ratings currently being

used for passenger car tires. The

speed rating is part of the tire size

designation on the sidewall of the

tire. This symbol corresponds to that

tire's designed maximum safe oper-

ating speed.

Wheel size designation

Example tire size designation:

Wheels are also marked with impor-

tant information that you need if you

ever have to replace one. The follow-

ing explains what the letters and

numbers in the wheel size designa-

tion mean.

(These numbers are provided as an

example only; your tire size designa-

tor could vary depending on your

vehicle.)

Speed

Rating

Maximum Speed

Symbol

S

T

H

V

W

Y

180 km/h (112 mph)

190 km/h (118 mph)

210 km/h (130 mph)

240 km/h (149 mph)

270 km/h (168 mph)

300 km/h (186 mph)

P195/65R15 94H

Example wheel size designation:

6.0JX15

P - Applicable vehicle type (tires

marked with the prefix “P’’ are

intended for use on passenger

cars or light trucks; however, not

all tires have this marking).

6.0 - Rim width in inches.

J - Rim contour designation.

15 - Rim diameter in inches.

195 - Tire width in millimeters.

65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s chapter

height as a percentage of its

width.

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

15 - Rim diameter in inches.

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3. Checking tire life (TIN : Tire

Identification Number)

4. Tire ply composition and materi-

al

WARNING

Any tires that are over 6 years old,

based on the manufacturing date,

(including the spare tire) should be

replaced by new ones. You can find

the manufacturing date on the tire

sidewall (possibly on the inside of the

wheel), displaying the DOT Code.

The DOT Code is a series of num-

bers on a tire consisting of numbers

and English letters. The manufactur-

ing date is designated by the last four

digits (characters) of the DOT code.

The number of layers or plies of rub-

ber-coated fabric in the tire. Tire

manufacturers also must indicate the

materials in the tire, which include

steel, nylon, polyester, and others.

The letter "R" means radial ply con-

struction; the letter "D" means diago-

nal or bias ply construction; and the

letter "B" means belted-bias ply con-

struction.

Tire age

Tires degrade over time, even

when they are not being used.

Regardless of the remaining

tread, it is recommended that tires

generally be replaced after six (6)

years of normal service. Heat

caused by hot climates or frequent

high loading conditions can accel-

erate the aging process. Failure

to follow this warning could cause

sudden tire failure, which could

lead to a loss of control and an

accident involving serious injury or

death.

5. Maximum permissible inflation

pressure

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

This number is the greatest amount

of air pressure that should be put in

the tire. Do not exceed the maximum

permissible inflation pressure. Refer

to the Tire and Loading Information

label for recommended inflation

pressure.

The front part of the DOT means a

plant code number, tire size and

tread pattern and the last four num-

bers indicate week and year manu-

factured.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1618 represents

that the tire was produced in the 16th

week of 2018.

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Tread wear

Traction - AA, A, B & C

6. Maximum load rating

The tread wear grade is a compara- The traction grades, from highest to

tive rating based on the wear rate of lowest, are AA, A, B and C. Those

the tire when tested under controlled grades represent the tire’s ability to

conditions on a specified govern- stop on wet pavement measured

ment test course. For example, a tire under controlled conditions on spec-

graded 150 would wear one-and-a- ified government test surfaces of

half times (1½) as well on the gov- asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

ernment course as a tire graded 100. C may have poor traction perform-

This number indicates the maximum

load in kilograms and pounds that

can be carried by the tire. When

replacing the tires on the vehicle,

always use a tire that has the same

load rating as the factory installed

tire.

ance.

The relative performance of tires

depends upon the actual conditions

7. Uniform tire quality grading

Quality grades can be found where

applicable on the tire sidewall

between tread shoulder and maxi-

mum chapter width.

of their use, however, and may

depart significantly from the norm

WARNING

due to variations in driving habits,

service practices and differences in

road characteristics and climate.

These grades are molded on the

side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.

The tires available as standard or

optional equipment on your vehicle

may vary with respect to grade.

The traction grade assigned to this

tire is based on straight-ahead

braking traction tests, and does

not include acceleration, corner-

ing, hydroplaning, or peak traction

characteristics.

For example:

TREAD wear 200

TRACTION AA

TEMPERATURE A

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Temperature -A, B & C

Low aspect ratio tire

(if equipped)

WARNING

The temperature grades are A (the

highest), B, and C, representing the

tire’s resistance to the generation of

heat and its ability to dissipate heat

when tested under controlled condi-

tions on a specified indoor laboratory

test wheel.

Sustained high temperature can

cause the material of the tire to

degenerate and reduce tire life, and

excessive temperature can lead to

sudden tire failure. Grades B and A

represent higher levels of perform-

ance on the laboratory test wheel

than the minimum required by law.

Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect

ratio is lower than 50, are provided

for sporty looks.

Because the low aspect ratio tires

are optimized for handling and brak-

ing, it may be more uncomfortable to

ride in and there is more noise com-

pare with normal tires.

Tire temperature

The temperature grade for this tire

is established for a tire that is

properly inflated and not over-

loaded. Excessive speed, under-

inflation, or excessive loading,

either separately or in combina-

tion, can cause heat build-up and

sudden tire failure. This can cause

loss of vehicle control and serious

injury or death.

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NOTICE

Because the sidewall of the low • It is not easy to recognize the tire

aspect ratio tire is shorter than the

normal, the wheel and tire of the low

aspect ratio tire is easier to be dam-

aged. So, follow the instructions

below.

- When driving on a rough road or

off road, drive cautiously because

tires and wheels may be damaged.

And after driving, inspect tires and • If the tire is damaged by driving on

wheels.

- When passing over a pothole,

speed bump, manhole, or curb

damage with your own eyes. But if

there is the slightest hint of tire

damage, even though you cannot

see the tire damage with your own

eyes, have the tire checked or

replaced because the tire damage

may cause air leakage from the

tire.

a rough road, off road, pothole,

manhole, or curb stone, it will not

be covered by the warranty.

stone, drive slowly so that the tires • You can find out the tire informa-

and wheels are not damaged.

tion on the tire sidewall.

- If the tire is impacted, we recom-

mend that you inspect the tire con-

dition or contact an authorized

HYUNDAI dealer.

- To prevent damage to the tire,

inspect the tire condition and pres-

sure every 3,000km.

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