Kia Sportage: Tyre traction. Tyre maintenance

Tyre traction

Traction may decrease when driving on worn or incorrectly inflated tyres, or on slippery surfaces. Replace tyres when their tread wear indicators appear. Reduce speed in rain, snow or icy conditions to lower the risk of losing control of the Kia Sportage.

Tyre maintenance

Correct wheel alignment, together with proper tyre inflation, helps limit tyre wear. If you notice uneven wear, have the alignment checked by a professional workshop. Kia recommends visiting an authorised Kia dealer or service partner.

Have new tyres balanced when they are installed. Proper balance helps improve ride comfort and tyre life. A tyre must also be rebalanced whenever it is removed from its wheel.

Tyre replacement. Wheel replacement

Tyre replacement A: Tread wear indicator When a tyre wears evenly, the tread wear indicators become visible as solid bands ...

Tyre sidewall labelling

The markings on a Kia Sportage tyre sidewall identify its key characteristics and specifications. They also include the Tyre Identification Number (TIN), which can be used to identify the tyre if i...