TIRE ROTATION
Look for bumps or bulges in the tread or
side of tire. Replace the tire if you find
either of these conditions. Also, replace
the tire if you can see fabric or cord.
After rotation, be sure to bring the front
and rear tire pressures to specification
and check lug nut tightness.
TIRE REPLACEMENT
To
equalize
tread
wear,
it
is
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band,
12.7mm wide (1/2 inch) across the
tread. This shows there is less than
recommended that the tires be rotated
every 12,000km (7,500 miles) or sooner
if irregular wear develops.
1.6mm
(1/16 inch) of tread remaining on
the tire. Replace the tire when this
happens.
Disc brake pads should be inspected for
wear whenever tires are rotated.
Do not wait for this band to appear
across the entire tread before replacing
the tire.
✻
NOTICE
Front
Rotate radial tires that have an
asymmetric tread pattern from
front to rear only and not from
right to left.
Tread wear indicator
MMSA7020
During tire rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
Check for uneven wear and damage.
Abnormal wear is usually caused by
incorrect tire pressure, improper wheel
alignment, an out-of-balance condition,
severe braking or severe cornering.
New tread
Worn tread
MMSA7021
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| Categories | Kia Magentis Manuals, Kia Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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