Kia Sportage: Tyre rotation. Wheel alignment and tyre balance

Tyre rotation

Figure 1. With a full-size spare tyre

Figure 2. Without a spare tyre

Figure 3. Directional tyres

To help even out tread wear, rotate the tyres every 10,000 km (6,500 miles), or sooner if uneven wear appears.

Warning

• Do not include a compact spare tyre in the rotation pattern.

• Never mix bias-ply and radial-ply tyres. Doing so may cause unpredictable handling and could result in death, serious injury or property damage.

Note

For radial tyres with an asymmetric tread pattern, rotate them only between the front and rear axles. Do not move them from the right side of the vehicle to the left, or vice versa.

Wheel alignment and tyre balance

The wheels on your Kia Sportage are carefully aligned and balanced at the factory to support long tyre life and good overall performance.

If you feel vibration while driving on a smooth road, the wheels may need to be rebalanced.

Caution

Incorrect wheel weights can damage aluminium wheels. Use only approved wheel weights.

Checking tyre inflation pressure

Remove the cap from the tyre valve. Press a tyre pressure gauge firmly onto the valve stem to obtain a reading. If the pressure is below the recommended level, inflate the tyre until it reaches...

Wheel and tyre installation

When removing or installing a wheel, use the hub-cap removal tool stored in the tool case to remove the hub cap. The tool’s insertion point is at the top or along the edge of the hub cap. Dedicated...