Kia Sportage: 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. Additionally, a tire should always be rebalanced if it is removed from the wheel.
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 when ...
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of
the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard
certification. The TIN can be use ...
Other Information:
Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Trouble SymptomProbable causeRemedyVehicle pulls to one sideScoring of driveshaft ball jointReplaceWear, rattle or scoring of wheel bearingReplaceDefective front suspension and st ...
Checking tire inflation pressure
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check tire pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are properly i ...
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