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Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tires care

CAUTION

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.

• Warm tires normally exceed

recommended cold tire pres-

sures by 28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6

psi). Do not release air from

warm tires to adjust the pres-

sure or the tires will be under-

inflated.

Recommended cold tire infla-

tion pressures

• Underinflation

excessive wear, poor han-

dling, reduced fuel economy,

results

in

All tire pressures (including the

spare) should be checked every day

when the tires are cold. “Cold Tires”

means the vehicle has not been driv-

en for at least three hours or driven

less than 1.6 km (one mile).

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All specifications (sizes and pres-

sures) can be found on a label

attached to the front driver’s door sill.

blowouts from overheated

tires. Also, low tire pressure

can cause poor sealing of the

tire bead. If the tire pressure is

excessively low, wheel defor-

mation and/or tire separation

is possible. So, keep your tire

pressures at the proper levels.

If a tire frequently needs refill-

ing, have it checked by an

Authorized Kia Dealer.

WARNING

Recommended pressures must be

maintained for the best ride, top vehi-

cle handling, and minimum tire wear.

Severe underinflation (70 kPa

(10 psi) or more) can lead to

severe heat build-up, especially

on hot days and when driving at

high speed. This can potentially

cause tread separation and

other tire irregularities to

appear that can result in the

loss of vehicle control leading

to severe injury or death.

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Maintenance

Checking tire inflation pres-

sure

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CAUTION - Tire pressure

Always observe the following:

• Overinflation produces

a

Check your tires once a month or

more.

harsh ride, handling prob-

lems, excessive wear at the

center of the tire tread, and a

greater possibility of damage

from road hazards.

• 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.)

Also, check the tire pressure of the

spare tire.

• 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 the

cap have been lost, install new

one as soon as possible.

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 pressure of your

spare tire each time you check

the pressure of other tires.

• Never overload your vehicle.

Be careful not to overload a

vehicle luggage rack if your

vehicle is equipped with one.

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, old tires can cause acci-

dents. If your tread is badly

worn, or if your tires have

been damaged, replace them.

WARNING - Tire Inflation

Overinflation or underinflation

can reduce tire life, adversely

affect vehicle handling, and lead

to sudden tire failure.This could

result in loss of vehicle control.

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Maintenance

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

With a full-size spare tire

Tire rotation

To equalize tread wear, it is recom-

mended that the tires be rotated

every 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or

sooner if irregular wear develops.

During rotation, check the tires for

correct balance.

low, add air until you reach the rec- When rotating tires, check for uneven

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ommended amount.

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

also if you can see fabric or cord.

After rotation, be sure to bring the

front and rear tire pressures to spec-

ification and check lug nut tightness.

Without a spare tire

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.

Directional tires (if equipped)

Refer to Section 8, Specifications.

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Maintenance

Disc brake pads should be inspected

for wear whenever tires are rotated.

Wheel alignment and tire

balance

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.

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NOTICE

Rotate radial tires that have an

asymmetric tread pattern only from

front to rear and not from right to

left.

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.

WARNING

• Do not use the compact spare

tire for tire rotation

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Tire replacement

If you notice your vehicle vibrating

• Do not mix bias ply and radial

ply tires under any circum-

stances. This may cause

unusual handling characteris-

tics that could result in death,

severe injury, or property

damage.

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear when driving on a smooth road, your

indicator will appear as a solid band wheels may need to be rebalanced.

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.

CAUTION

Improper wheel weights can

damage your vehicle's alu-

Do not wait for the band to appear

minum wheels. Use only

across the entire tread before replac-

approved wheel weights.

ing the tire.

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Maintenance

Compact spare tire replacement

(if equipped)

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WARNING

• The use of any other tire size

or type may seriously affect

ride, handling, ground clear-

ance, tire clearance, and

speedometer calibration.

• When replacing tires, never

mix radial, bias-belted, and

bias-type tires. All four tires

should be of the same size,

design and construction. Use

only the tire sizes listed on the

Tire Label found below the

door striker on the driver’s

side. Make sure that all tires

and wheels are the same size

and have the same load-carry-

ing capacity. Use only tire and

wheel combinations recom-

mended on the Tire Label or

by an Authorized Kia Dealer.

Failure to follow these precau-

tions can adversely affect the

safety and handling of your

vehicle.

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 replacement 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 for mount-

ing a regular size tire.

• Driving on worn-out tires is

very hazardous and will

reduce braking effectiveness,

steering accuracy, and trac-

tion.

• It is best to replace all four

tires at the same time. If that is

not possible, or necessary,

then replace the two front or

two rear tires as a pair.

Replacing just one tire can

seriously affect your vehicle’s

handling.

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Maintenance

Wheel replacement

Tire traction

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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

5,6

7

4

and offset.

replaced when tread wear indicators

appear. To reduce the possibility of

losing control, slow down whenever

there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

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WARNING

3

A wheel that is not the correct

size may adversely affect wheel

and bearing life, braking and

stopping abilities, handling

characteristics, ground clear-

ance, body-to-tire clearance,

Tire maintenance

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In addition to proper inflation, correct

wheel alignment helps to decrease

tire wear. If you find a tire is worn

unevenly, have your dealer check the

wheel alignment.

Tire sidewall labeling

This information identifies and

describes the fundamental charac-

teristics of the tire and also provides

the tire identification number (TIN)

for safety standard certification. The

TIN can be used to identify the tire in

case of a recall.

snow

chain

clearance,

speedometer calibration, head-

light aim and bumper height.

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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Maintenance

Tire speed ratings

2. Tire size designation

92 - Load Index, a numerical code

associated with the maximum

load the tire can carry.

The chart below lists many of the dif-

ferent speed ratings currently being

used for passenger cars. The speed

rating is part of the tire size designa-

tion on the sidewall of the tire. This

symbol corresponds to that tire's

designed maximum safe operating

speed.

A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire

size designation. You will need this

information when selecting replace- H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the

ment tires for your car. The following

explains what the letters and num-

bers in the tire size designation

mean.

speed rating chart in this section

for additional information.

Wheel size designation

Wheels are also marked with impor-

Example tire size designation:

(These numbers are provided as an tant information that you need if you

example only; your tire size designa- ever have to replace one. The follow-

tor could vary depending on your ing explains what the letters and

Speed

Rating

Symbol

Maximum Speed

vehicle.)

numbers in the wheel size designa-

tion mean.

S

T

180 km/h (112 mph)

190 km/h (118 mph)

210 km/h (130 mph)

240 km/h (149 mph)

Above 240 km/h (149 mph)

270 km/h (168 mph)

P205/65R15 92H

H

Example wheel size designation:

P - Applicable vehicle type (tires

V

marked with the prefix “P’’ are 6.0JX15

intended for use on passenger

cars or light trucks; however, not

Z

W*

6.0 - Rim width in inches.

all tires have this marking).

* W speed rating is sub-category of the Z

speed rating.

J - Rim contour designation.

15 - Rim diameter in inches.

205 - Tire width in millimeters.

65 - Aspect ratio. The tire’s section

height as a percentage of its

width.

R - Tire construction code (Radial).

15 - Rim diameter in inches.

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Maintenance

3. Checking tire life (TIN :Tire

Identification Number)

5. Maximum permissible inflation

pressure

WARNING - 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 accelerate the aging

process. Failure to follow this

warning can result in sudden tire

failure, which could lead to a

loss of control and an accident

involving serious injury or death.

Any tires that are over 6 years, based

on the manufacturing date, tire

strength and performance, decline

with age naturally (even unused

spare tires). Therefore, the tires

(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.

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.

6. Maximum load rating

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.

4. Tire ply composition and mate-

rial

DOT : XXXX XXXX OOOO

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.

The number of layers or plies of rub-

ber-coated fabric are 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.

For example:

DOT XXXX XXXX 1606 represents

that the tire was produced in the 16th

week of 2006.

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Traction - AA, A, B & C

7. Uniform tire quality grading

Tread wear

WARNING - Tire

The traction grades, from highest to

lowest, are AA, A, B and C. The

grades represent the tires ability to

stop on wet pavement as measured

under controlled conditions on spec-

ified government test surfaces of

asphalt and concrete. A tire marked

C may have poor traction perform-

ance.

temperature

The tread wear grade is a compara-

tive rating based on the wear rate of

the tire when tested under controlled

conditions on a specified govern-

ment test course. For example, a tire

graded 150 would wear one-and-a-

half times as well on the government

course as a tire graded 100.

The temperature grade for this

tire is established for a tire that

is properly inflated and not

overloaded. Excessive speed,

underinflation, or excessive

loading, either separately or in

combination, can cause heat

build-up and possible sudden

tire failure. This can cause loss

of vehicle control and serious

injury or death.

The relative performance of tires

depends upon the actual conditions

of their use. However, performance

may differ from the norm because of

variations in driving habits, service

practices and differences in road

characteristics and climate.

Temperature -A, B & C

The temperature grades are A (the

highest), B and C. The grades repre-

sent the tire’s resistance to the gen-

eration of heat and its ability to dissi-

pate heat when tested under con-

trolled conditions on a specified

indoor laboratory test wheel.

These grades are molded on the

side-walls of passenger vehicle tires.

The tires available as standard or

optional equipment on your vehicles

may vary with respect to grade.

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 A and B

represent higher levels of perform-

ance on the laboratory test wheel

than the minimum required by the

law.

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