Kia Sportage: Tires and wheels / 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 specifications may fit poorly and result in
damage to the vehicle or unusual handling and poor vehicle control.
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 ...
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. ...
Other information:
Front air bags
Front air bags are designed to inflate in a frontal collision depending on the
impact of the front collision.
Side and/or curtain air bags
Side and/or curtain air bags are designed to inflate when an impact is detected
by side collision sensors depending on the impact res ...
Inspection
Check if the auto light control operates like a timing chart shown below. Tail
lamp output and head lamp (Low) output is controlled based on the auto light
sensor's input (illumination intensity) when the Auto Light Switch in Multi-Function
Switch is turned ON ...