TIRE SIZE DESIGNATION
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire
size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replacement
tires for your car. The following explains
what the letters and numbers in the tire
size designation mean.
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NOTICE
• The use of any other tire size or
type may seriously affect ride,
handling, ground clearance, tire
clearance, and speedometer
alibration.
When replacing tires, never mix
radial, bias-belted, and bias-type
tires. All four tires should be of
the same size, design and
construction. Use only the tire
sizes listed on the Tire Label
attached to the passenger’s door.
Make sure that all tires and
wheels are the same size and
have the same load-carrying
capacity. Use only tire and wheel
combinations recommended on
the Tire Label or by an
Authorized Kia Dealer. Failure
to follow these precautions can
adversely affect the safety and
handling of your vehicle.
•
Driving on worn-out tires is very
hazardous and will reduce
braking effectiveness, steering
accuracy, and raction.
Example tire size designation :
P205/60R15 82T
P - Applicable vehicle type (tires marked
with the prefix “P” are intended for use
on passenger cars; however, not all tires
have this marking).
•
It is best to replace all four tires
on your vehicle at the same time.
If that is not possible, then
replace the two front or two rear
tires as a pair.
205
- Tire width in millimeters.
60
- Aspect Ratio. The tire’s section
Replacing just one tire can
seriously affect vehicle handling.
height as a percentage of tire width.
R - Tire construction code (radial).
15
82
- Rim diameter in inches.
- Load Index: A numerical code
associated with the maximum load the
tire can carry.
T - Speed Rating symbol. See the speed
rating chart in this section for additional
information.
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| Model Year | 2006 |
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