Tires And Wheels; Tires Care; Inflation Pressures - Kia Spectra 2006 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS

Tires care

For proper maintenance, safety, and
1 maximum fuel economy, you must
always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within
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the load limits and weight distribution
recommended for your vehicle.
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Inflation pressures

All tire pressures (including the
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spare) should be checked every day
when the tires are cold. "Cold Tires"
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means the vehicle has not been driv-
en for at least three hours or driven
less than 1.6 km (one mile).
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Recommended pressures must be
maintained for the best ride, top vehi-
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cle handling, and minimum tire wear.
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All specifications (sizes and pres-
sures) can be found on a label
attached to the front (driver's or pas-
senger's) door sill.
WARNING
Severe underinflation (70 kPa
(10 psi) or more) can lead to
severe heat build-up, especially
on hot days and when driving at
high speed. This can potentially
cause tread separation and
other tire irregularities
appear that can result in the
loss of vehicle control leading
to severe injury or death.
✽ ✽ NOTICE
• Warm tires normally exceed rec-
ommended cold tire pressures by
28 to 41 kPa (4 to 6 psi). Do not
release air from warm tires to
adjust the pressure or the tires will
be underinflated.
• Underinflation results in excessive
wear, poor handling, reduced fuel
economy, and the possibility of
blowouts from overheated tires.
Also, low tire pressure can cause
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poor sealing of the tire bead. If the
tire pressure is excessively low,
wheel deformation and/or tire sep-
aration is possible. So, keep your
tire pressures at the proper levels.
If a tire frequently needs refilling,
have it checked by an Authorized
Kia Dealer.
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