Kia Sorento 2006, Owner'S Manual, Page: 285 / 312

Disc brake pads and rear brake
shoes should be inspected for wear
whenever tires are rotated.
Tire Replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
12.7mm wide (1/2 inch) across the
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.
Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
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.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
MAINTENANCE
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NOTICE
Improper wheel weights can dam-
age your vehicle’s aluminum
wheels. Use only approved wheel
weights.
S2BLA790A
With a full-size spare tire
Without a spare tire
Tread wear indicator
2GHA5032
S2BLA790
CBGQ0707A
Directional tires (if equipped)
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