僅 Low Aspect Ratio Tyre - Kia Sportage Hybrid 2024 Owner's Manual

Maintenance
nificantly from the norm due to varia -
tions in driving habits, service practices
and differences in road characteristics
and climate.
These grades are molded on the side-
walls of passenger vehicle tyres. The
tyres available as standard or optional
equipment on your vehicle may vary
with respect to grade.
Traction - AA, A, B & C
The traction grades, from highest to low -
est, are AA, A, B and C. Those grades
represent the tyre's ability to stop on wet
pavement as measured under controlled
conditions on specified government test
surfaces of asphalt and concrete. A tyre
marked C may have poor traction per -
formance.
Temperature -A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the high -
est), B, and C, representing the tyre's
resistance to the generation of heat and
its ability to dissipate heat when tested
under controlled conditions on a speci -
fied indoor laboratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can cause
the material of the tyre to degenerate
and reduce tyre life, and excessive tem -
perature can lead to sudden tyre failure.
Grades B and A represent higher levels
of performance on the laboratory test
wheel than the minimum required by
law.
Low aspect ratio tyre (if
equipped)
Low aspect ratio tyres, whose aspect
ratio is lower than 50, are provided for
sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tyres are
optimized for handling and braking, it
may be more uncomfortable to ride in
and there is more noise compare with
normal tyres.
CAUTION
僅 Because the sidewall of the low aspect
ratio tyre is shorter than the normal,
the wheel and tyre of the low aspect
ratio tyre is easier to be damaged. So,
follow the instructions below.
- When driving on a rough road or
off road, drive cautiously because
tyres and wheels may be damaged.
And after driving, inspect tyres and
wheels.
- When passing over a pothole,
speed bump, manhole, or kerb
stone, drive slowly so that the tyres
and wheels are not damaged.
- If the tyre is impacted, inspect the
tyre condition or contact a profes -
sional workshop. Kia recommends
to visit an authorised Kia dealer/
service partner.
- To prevent damage to the tyre,
inspect the tyre condition and pres -
sure every 3,000 km.
僅 It is not easy to recognise the tyre
damage with your own eyes. But if
there is the slightest hint of tyre dam -
age, even though you cannot see the
tyre damage with your own eyes,
have the tyre checked or replaced
because the tyre damage may cause
air leakage from the tyre.
僅 If the tyre is damaged by driving on a
rough road, off road, pothole, man -
hole, or kerb stone, it will not be cov -
ered by the warranty.
僅 You can find out the tyre information
on the tyre sidewall.
Tyres and wheels
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