僅 Radial-Ply Tires; 僅 Low Aspect Ratio Tire - Kia Soul 2023 Manual

Maintenance
temperatures could cause cracks to
form, thereby damaging the tires per-
manently.
Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved tread
life, road hazard resistance and
smoother high speed ride.
The radial-ply tires used on this vehicle
are of belted construction, and are
selected to complement the ride and
handling characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load car-
rying capacity, as bias-ply or bias belted
tires of the same size, and use the same
recommended inflation pressure.
Mixing of radial-ply tires with bias-ply or
bias belted tires is not recommended.
Any combinations of radial-ply and bias-
ply or bias belted tires when used on the
same vehicle will seriously deteriorate
vehicle handling. The best rule to follow
is: Identical radial-ply tires should always
be used as a set of four.
Longer wearing tires can be more sus-
ceptible to irregular tread wear. It is very
important to follow the tire rotation
interval shown in this section to achieve
the tread life potential of these tires.
Cuts and punctures in radial-ply tires are
repairable only in the tread area,
because of sidewall flexing. Consult your
tire dealer for radial-ply tire repairs.
Low aspect ratio tire (if
equipped)
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided for
sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tires are
optimized for handling and braking, it
may be more uncomfortable to ride in
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and there is more noise compare with
normal tires.
CAUTION
Because the sidewall of the low aspect
ratio tire is shorter than the normal, the
wheel and tire of the low aspect ratio tire
is easier to be damaged. So, follow the
instructions below.
僅 When driving on a rough road or off
road, drive cautiously because tires
and wheels may be damaged. And
after driving, inspect tires and wheels.
僅 When passing over a pothole, speed
bump, manhole, or curb stone, drive
slowly so that the tires and wheels are
not damaged.
僅 If the tire is impacted, we recommend
that you inspect the tire condition or
contact an authorized Kia dealer.
僅 To prevent damage to the tire, inspect
the tire condition and pressure every
3,000 km (1,900 miles).
僅 It is not easy to recognize the tire
damage with your own eyes. But if
there is the slightest hint of tire dam-
age, even though you cannot see the
tire damage with your own eyes, have
the tire checked or replaced because
the tire damage may cause air leak-
age from the tire.
僅 If the tire is damaged by driving on a
rough road, off road, pothole, man-
hole, or curb stone, it will not be cov-
ered by the warranty.
僅 You can find out the tire information
on the tire sidewall.
Tires and wheels