Kia 2016 Optima Hybrid Manual page 386

Maintenance
Without a spare tire
Directional tires (if equipped)
Disc brake pads should be inspected
for wear whenever tires are rotated.
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Rotate radial tires that have an
asymmetric tread pattern only from
front to rear and not from right to left.
Do not use the compact spare tire for
tire rotation.
WARNING
Do not mix bias ply and radial
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ply tires under any circum-
stances. This may cause unusu-
al handling characteristics.
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I n f o r ma t i o n P r o v i d e d b y :
Wheel alignment and tire bal-
ance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at the
factory to give you the longest tire life
and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to
- Mixing tire
have your wheels aligned again.
types
However, if you notice unusual tire
wear or your vehicle pulling one way
or the other, the alignment may need
to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating
when driving on a smooth road, your
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights can
damage your vehicle's alu-
minum
approved wheel weights.
- Wheel weight
wheels. Use only