Removing and storing the spare tire

Your spare tire is stored underneath your vehicle, below the pickup bed area.

Removing the spare tire

Operation

  1. Insert the emergency key or a flathead driver to open the spare tire cover located on the rear bumper.

    2026 Kia Tasman spare tire cover opening image. A teal-highlighted rectangular cover is on the rear bumper, with an emergency key inserted. A red arrow points left, indicating the sliding direction. Describes the function of opening the spare tire cover.
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    2026 Kia Tasman spare tire hoist bolt image. The bolt for the spare tire hoist mechanism, located inside the rear bumper, is highlighted in teal. This explains the location where the wheel nut wrench is applied to lower the spare tire.
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  2. Connect the socket and wheel nut wrench.

  3. Use the wheel nut wrench to loosen the bolt enough to lower the spare tire. Turn the wrench counterclockwise until the spare tire reaches the ground.

    2026 Kia Tasman spare tire lowering image. A teal-colored wheel nut wrench is inserted into the access hole on the rear bumper, with red curved arrows indicating a counter-clockwise rotation. Describes the function of turning the wrench to lower the spare tire to the ground.
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    2026 Kia Tasman spare tire and retainer image. The spare tire lies flat on the ground under the rear bumper, connected by a cable. A detailed inset view shows the retainer plate seated in the wheel's center hub. Explains the state of the spare tire and retainer connection after being lowered.
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  4. After the spare tire reaches the ground, continue to turn the wrench counterclockwise, and draw the spare tire outside. Never rotate the wrench excessively, otherwise the spare tire carrier may be damaged.

  5. Remove the retainer from the center of the spare tire.

Storing the spare tire

Operation

  1. Lay the tire on the ground with the valve stem facing up.

  2. Place the wheel under the vehicle and install the retainer through the wheel center.

  3. Turn the wrench clockwise until it clicks.

WARNING

Ensure the spare tire retainer is properly aligned with the center of the spare tire to prevent the spare tire from rattling. Otherwise, it may cause the spare tire to fall off the carrier and lead to an accident.