Maintenance
Tire Rotation
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Without a spare tire
i Information
To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI
recommends that the tires be rotated
every 7,500 miles (12,000 km) or
sooner if irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for
correct balance.
The outside and inside of the
unsymmetrical tire is distinguish-
able. When installing an unsym-
metrical tire, be sure to install the
side marked "outside" face the
marked
"inside" is installed on the out-
side, it will have a bad effect on
vehicle performance.
outside.
If
the
side
When rotating tires, check for uneven
wear and damage. Abnormal wear is
usually caused by incorrect tire pres-
sure, improper wheel alignment, out-
of-balance wheels, severe braking or
severe cornering. Look for bumps or
bulges in the tread or side of tire.
Replace the tire if you find either of
these conditions. Replace the tire if
fabric or cord is visible. After rotation,
be sure to bring the front and rear tire
pressures to specification and check
lug nut tightness (proper torque is
ODH073802
WARNING
Disc brake pads should be inspected
for wear whenever tires are rotated.
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Do not use the compact spare
tire for tire rotation.
Do not mix bias ply and radial
ply tires under any circum-
stances. This
may
cause
unusual handling characteris-
tics that may cause loss of
vehicle control resulting in an
accident.
65-79
lb.ft [9-11 kg.m]).
7-44
Product Specification
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