Kia Stinger 2023 Owner's Manual page 448

Maintenance
Tire replacement
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If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
Indicator (A) will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is less
than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on
the tire. Replace the tire when this hap-
pens.
Do not wait for the band to appear
across the entire tread before replacing
the tire.
The ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) works
by comparing the speed of the wheels.
The tire size affects wheel speed. When
replacing tires, all 4 tires must use the
same size originally supplied with the
vehicle. Using tires of a different size can
cause the ABS and ESC (Electronic Sta-
bility Control) to work irregularly.
NOTICE
We recommend that when replacing
tires, use the same which were originally
supplied with the vehicle. If not, driving
performance could be altered.
Compact spare tire replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter tread
life than a regular size tire. Replace it
when you can see the tread wear indica-
tor bars on the tire. The replacement
compact spare tire should be the same
size and design tire as the one provided
with your new vehicle and should be
mounted on the same compact spare
tire wheel. The compact spare tire is not
designed to be mounted on a regular
size wheel, and the compact spare tire
wheel is not designed for mounting a
regular size tire.
Wheel replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for any
reason, make sure the new wheels are
equivalent to the original factory units in
diameter, rim width and offset.
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-tire clearance, snow chain clearance,
speedometer and odometer calibration,
headlight aim and bumper height.
CAUTION
Wheel
Wheels that do not meet Kia's specifica-
tions may fit poorly and result in dam-
age to the vehicle or unusual handling
and poor vehicle control.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive
on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces.
Tires should be replaced when tread
wear indicators appear. Slow down
whenever there is rain, snow or ice on
the road, to reduce the possibility of los-
ing control of the vehicle.
Tires and wheels
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