Kia EV9 2024 Manual page 572

Maintenance
Wheel alignment and tire bal -
ance
The wheels on your vehicle were
aligned and balanced carefully at
the factory to give you the lon -
gest tire life and best overall per -
formance.
In most cases, you should not
need to have your wheels
realigned. If you notice unusual
tire wear or your vehicle pulling
one way or the other, the align -
ment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrat -
ing when driving on a smooth
road, your wheels may need to
be rebalanced.
CAUTION
Wheel Weight
Improper wheel weights can
damage your vehicle's alumi -
num wheels. Use only approved
wheel weights.
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread
wear indicator will appear as a
solid band across the tread.
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OCV071013L
A: Tread wear indicator
This shows there is less than 1/16
inch (1.6 mm) 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.
The ABS (Anti-lock Brake Sys -
tem) 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 sup -
plied with the vehicle. Using tires
of a different size can cause the
ABS and ESC (Electronic Stability
Control) to work irregularly.
It is best to replace all four tires
at the same time. If that is not
possible, replace the two front or
two rear tires as a pair. Replacing
just one tire can seriously affect
vehicle handling.
NOTICE
When replacing tires, use the
same originally supplied with the
vehicle. If not, it can affect driv -
ing performance.
Tires and wheels