Tyre replacement
This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread left on the tyre. Replace the tyre when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear across the entire tread before replacing the tyre.
We recommend that when replacing tires, use the same type of tires that originally supplied with the vehicles. ALWAYS use tires with the same type, size, brand, construction and tread pattern for all four wheels.
If not, that affects driving performance.
When replacing the tires, recheck and tighten the wheel nuts after driving about 50 km (31 miles) and recheck after driving about 1,000 km (620 miles). If the steering wheel shakes or the vehicle vibrates whilst driving, the tyre is out of balance. Align the tyre balance. If the problem is not solved, contact a professional workshop. Kia recommends to visit an authorised Kia dealer/service partner.
Replacing tires
To reduce the chance of serious or fatal injuries from an accident caused by tyre failure or loss of vehicle control:
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Replace tires that are worn, show uneven wear, or are damaged. Worn tires can cause loss of braking effectiveness, steering control, and traction.
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Do not drive your vehicle with too little or too much pressure in your tires. This can lead to uneven wear and tyre failure.
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When replacing tires, never mix radial and bias-ply tires on the same car. You must replace all tires (including the spare) if moving from radial to bias-ply tires.
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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 tyre can seriously affect your vehicle's handling.
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Using tires and wheels other than the recommended sizes could cause unusual handling characteristics and poor vehicle control, resulting in a serious accident.
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Wheels that do not meet Kia’s specifications may fit poorly and result in damage to the vehicle or unusual handling and poor vehicle control.
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The ABS works by comparing the speed of the wheels. The tyre size affects wheel speed. When replacing tires, all 4 tires must use the same size, type, construction and tread pattern 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.
Compact spare tyre replacement (if equipped)
A compact spare tyre has a shorter tread life than a regular size tyre. Replace it when you can see the tread wear indicator bars on the tyre. The replacement compact spare tyre should be the same size and design tyre as the one provided with your new vehicle and should be mounted on the same compact spare tyre wheel. The compact spare tyre is not designed to be mounted on a regular size wheel, and the compact spare tyre wheel is not designed for mounting a regular size tyre.