Wheel Replacement; Tire Traction; Tire Maintenance; Tire Sidewall Labeling - Hyundai Yeni i20 2023 Owner's Manual

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.

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 indi-
cators appear. To reduce the possibility
of losing control, slow down whenever
there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

Tire maintenance

In addition to proper inflation, correct
wheel alignment helps to decrease tire
wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly,
have your dealer check the wheel align-
ment.
When you have new tires installed, make
sure they are balanced. This will increase
vehicle ride comfort and tire life. Addi-
tionally, a tire should always be rebal-
anced if it is removed from the wheel.

Tire sidewall labeling

This information identifies and describes
the fundamental characteristics of the
tire and also provides the tire identifica-
tion number (TIN) for safety standard
certification. The TIN can be used to
identify the tire in case of a recall.
1. Manufacturer or brand name
Manufacturer or brand name is shown.
2. Tire size designation
A tire's sidewall is marked with a tire size
designation. You will need this informa-
tion when selecting replacement tires for
your car. The following explains what the
letters and numbers in the tire size desig-
nation mean.
Example tire size designation:
(These numbers are provided as an
example only; your tire size designator
could vary depending on your vehicle.)
185/65R15 88 H
185 - Tire width in millimeters.
65 - Aspect ratio. The tire's section height
as a percentage of its width.
R - Tire construction code (Radial).
15 - Rim diameter in inches.
88 - Load Index, a numerical code associ-
ated with the maximum load the tire
can carry.
H - Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed
rating chart in this section for addi-
tional information.
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