Tyre Traction; Tyre Maintenance; Tyre Sidewall Labeling - Kia Soul 2015 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Tyre traction

Tyre traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tyres, tyres that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tyres should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. To reduce the possibility of
losing control, slow down whenever
there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

Tyre maintenance

In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease
tyre wear. If you find a tyre is worn
unevenly, have your dealer check the
wheel alignment.
When you have new tyres installed,
make sure they are balanced. This
will increase vehicle ride comfort and
tyre life. Additionally, a tyre should
always be rebalanced if it is removed
from the wheel.
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Tyre sidewall labeling

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This information identifies
describes the fundamental charac-
teristics of the tyre and also provides
the tyre identification number (TIN)
for safety standard certification. The
TIN can be used to identify the tyre in
case of a recall.
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
information when selecting replace-
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ment tyres for your car. The following
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explains what the letters and num-
bers in the tyre size designation
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mean.
Example tyre size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
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example only; your tyre size designa-
tor could vary depending on your
vehicle.)
I030B04JM
195/65R15 91H
and