Maintenance
Compact spare tire replacement
(if equipped)
A compact spare tire has a shorter
tread life than a regular size tire.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
Tread wear indicator
Replace it when you can see the ✽ NOTICE
tread wear indicator bars on the tire.
The replacement compact spare tire
should be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with your
new Kia and should be mounted on
the same compact spare tire wheel.
The compact spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare
tire wheel is not designed for mount-
ing a regular size tire.
Improper wheel weights can dam-
age your vehicle's aluminum wheels.
Use only approved wheel weights.
WARNING - Replacing tires
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• Driving on worn-out tires is
Tire replacement
very
hazardous
and
will
reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and trac-
tion.
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is
less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire when
this happens.
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Wheel alignment and tire
balance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replac-
ing the tire.
In most cases, you will not need to
have your wheels aligned again.
However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need
to be reset.
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| Categories | Kia Manuals, Kia Rio Manuals |
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| Model Year | 2009 |
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