Maintenance
Speed Rating: An alphanumeric Vehicle Maximum Load on the Summer tires
code assigned to a tire indicating the Tire: Load on an individual tire due to
Kia specifies summer tires on some
models to provide superior perform-
ance on dry roads. Summer tire per-
formance is substantially reduced in
snow and ice. Summer tires do not
have the tire traction rating M+S
(Mud and Snow) on the tire side wall.
if you plan to operate your vehicle in
snowy or icy conditions. Kia recom-
mends the use of snow tires or all
maximum speed at which a tire can curb and accessory weight plus
operate.
maximum
weight.
occupant
and
cargo
Traction: The friction between the
tire and the road surface. The Vehicle Normal Load on the Tire:
amount of grip provided.
Tread: The portion of a tire that
comes into contact with the road.
That load on an individual tire that is
determined by distributing to each
axle its share of the curb weight,
accessory weight, and normal occu-
pant weight and driving by 2.
Treadwear
Indicators :
Narrow
bands, sometimes called "wear
bars," that show across the tread of a
tire when only 2/32 inch of tread
remains.
Vehicle Placard: A label permanent- season tires on all four wheels.
ly attached to a vehicle showing the
Snow tires
original equipment tire size and rec-
If you equip your car with snow tires,
they should be the same size and
have the same load capacity as the
original tires. Snow tires should be
installed on all four wheels; other-
wise, poor handling may result.
formance for use all year round, Snow tires should carry 28 kPa (4
including snowy and icy road condi- psi) more air pressure than the pres-
tions. All season tires are identified sure recommended for the standard
by ALL SEASON and/or M+S (Mud tires on the tire label on the driver's
and Snow) on the tire sidewall. Snow side of the center pillar, or up to the
tires have better snow traction than maximum pressure shown on the tire
all season tires and may be more sidewall, whichever is less.
ommended inflation pressure.
UTQGS:
Uniform
Tire
Quality
Grading Standards, a tire information
system that provides consumers with All season tires
ratings for a tire's traction, tempera-
Kia specifies all season tires on
some models to provide good per-
ture and treadwear. Ratings are
determined by tire manufacturers
using government testing proce-
dures. The ratings are molded into
the sidewall of the tire.
Vehicle Capacity Weight: The num-
ber of designated seating positions
multiplied by 68 kg (150 lbs.) plus the
rated cargo and luggage load.
appropriate in some areas.
Do not drive faster than 120 km/h (75
mph) when your car is equipped with
snow tires.
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| Model Year | 2007 |
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