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Maintenance
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Tires and wheels
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 replacing
the tire.
The ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) works
by comparing the speed of the wheels.
The tire size affects wheel speed. When
replacing tires, all 4 tires must use the
same size originally 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 irregularly.
It is best to replace all four tires at the
same time. If that is not possible, or nec
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essary, then replace the two front or two
rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one
tire can seriously affect your vehicle's
handling.
NOTICE
We recommend that when replacing
tires, use the same originally supplied
with the vehicles. If not, that affects driv
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ing performance.
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.
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 calibration,
headlight aim and bumper height.
CAUTION
Wheels
Wheels that do not meet Kia specifica -
tions may fit poorly and result in dam
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age to the vehicle or unusual handling
and poor vehicle control.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. Slow down
whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road to reduce the possibility of los
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ing control of the vehicle.
Tire maintenance
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.
When you have new tires installed, make
sure they are balanced. This will increase
vehicle ride comfort and tire life. Addi
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tionally, a tire should always be rebal
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anced if it is removed from the wheel.
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics of the
tire and also provides the tire identifica
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tion number (TIN) for safety standard
certification.