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Maintenance
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Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for
any reason, make sure the new
wheels are equivalent to the original
factory units in diameter, rim width
and offset.
WARNING
• When replacing tyres, never
mix radial, bias-belted, and
bias-type tyres. All four tyres
should be of the same size,
design and construction. Use
only the tyre sizes listed on
the Tyre Label found below the
door striker on the driver’s
side. Make sure that all tyres
and wheels are the same size
and have the same load-carry-
ing capacity. Use only tyre and
wheel combinations recom-
mended on the Tyre Label or
by an Authorised Kia Dealer.
Failure to follow these precau-
tions can adversely affect the
safety and handling of your
vehicle.
• The use of any other tyre size
or type may seriously affect
ride, handling, ground clear-
ance,
tyre clearance, and
speedometer calibration.
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• Driving on worn-out tyres is
very hazardous and will reduce
braking effectiveness, steering
accuracy, and traction.
• It is best to replace all four tyres
at the same time. If that is not
possible, or necessary, then
replace the two front or two rear
tyres as a pair. Replacing just
one tyre can seriously affect
your vehicle’s handling.
• The ABS works by comparing
the speed of the wheels. Tyre
size can affect wheel speed.
When replacing tyres, all 4
tyres must use the same size
originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tyres of a differ-
ent size can cause the ABS
(Anti-lock Brake System) and
ESP (Electronic Stability
Program) to work irregularly.
WARNING
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-tyre clearance,
snow chain clearance,
speedometer calibration, head-
light aim and bumper height.