僅 Tyre Sidewall Labeling - Kia Sorento 2023 Manual

Maintenance
equivalent to the original factory units in
diameter, rim width and offset.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct size may
adversely affect wheel and bearing life,
braking and stopping abilities, handling
characteristics, ground clearance, body-
to-tyre clearance, snow chain clearance,
speedometer and odometer calibration,
headlight aim and bumper height.
Tyre traction
Tyre maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tyre
wear. If you find a tyre is worn unevenly,
have a professional workshop check the
wheel alignment. Kia recommends to
visit an authorised Kia dealer/service
partner.
Make sure the newly installed tyres are
balanced correctly to increase vehicle
ride comfort and tyre life. In addition,
always rebalance the tyre when the tyre
is removed from the wheel.
Tyre sidewall labeling
This information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics of the
tyre and also provides the tyre identifi-
cation number (TIN) for safety standard
certification.
OCV071010L
The TIN can be used to identify the tyre
in case of a recall.
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1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or Brand name is shown.
2. Tyre size designation
A tyre's sidewall is marked with a tyre
size designation. You will need this infor-
mation when selecting replacement
tyres for your vehicle. The following
explains what the letters and numbers in
the tyre size designation mean.
Example tyre size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tyre size designator
could vary depending on your vehicle.)
P235/55R19 108T
235 - Tyre width in millimeters.
55 - Aspect ratio. The tyre's section
height as a percentage of its width.
R - Tyre construction code (Radial).
19 - Rim diameter in inches.
108 - Load Index, a numerical code
associated with the maximum load the
tyre can carry.
T - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed
rating chart in this section for additional
information.
Wheel size designation
Wheels are also marked with important
information that you need if you ever
have to replace one. The following
explains what the letters and numbers in
the wheel size designation mean.
Example wheel size designation:
7.5JX19
7.5 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour designation.
19 - Rim diameter in inches.
Tyres and wheels