Wheel Alignment And Tire Balance; Tire Replacement - Hyundai Kona Hybrid 2023 Owner's Manual

WARNING
• Do not use the compact spare tire for
tire rotation.
• Do not mix bias ply and radial ply tires
under any circumstances. This may
cause unusual handling characteristics
that may cause loss of vehicle control
and result in a collision.
Wheel alignment and tire
balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned
and balanced carefully at the factory and
you may not need to have your wheels
aligned again
If you notice unusual tire wear or your
vehicle pulling to one side, the alignment
may need to be adjusted.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when
driving on a smooth road, your wheels
may need to be rebalanced.
NOTICE
Only use approved wheel weights or your
vehicle's aluminum wheels may be
damaged.

Tire replacement

2C_TireWareIndicator
[A] Tread wear indicator
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear
indicator appears as a solid band across
the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6
mm (1/16 in.) of tread left on the tire.
Replace the tire when this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear across
the entire tread before replacing the tire.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of serious injury or
death:
• Replace tires that are worn, show
uneven wear, or are damaged. Worn
tires may cause loss of braking
effectiveness, steering control, and
traction.
• Always replace tires with the same size
as each tire that was originally supplied
with this vehicle. Using tires and wheels
other than the recommended sizes
could cause unusual handling
characteristics, poor vehicle control, or
negatively affect your vehicle's
Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS).
• When replacing tires (or wheels), it is
recommended to replace the two front
or two rear tires (or wheels) as a pair.
Replacing just one tire may seriously
affect your vehicle's handling.
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