Kia Carens. Manual — part 208

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Component

Suspension System

Tires/Wheels

Suspension System

2001 > 1.8L DOHC >

Notes on wheels and tires

1. Do not use wheels or tires other than specified types.

2. Aluminum wheels are easily scratched. Use a soft cloth when washing them, never a wire brush. If vehicle is

steam cleaned, do not allow boiling water to contact wheels.

3. If alkaline compounds (such as saltwater or road salts) get on aluminum wheels, wash them as soon as

possible to prevent damage. Use a mild detergent only.

Notes regarding tire replacement

Not the following points when tires are tobe rmoved or mouned onto wheels.

1. Be careful not to damage the tire bead, wheel rim bead, or outer edge of wheel rim.

2. Use a wire brush, fine sandpaper, or clutch to clean and remove all rust and/or dirt from wheel rim.

3. Clean aluminum wheels, with a soft clutch, never a wire brush or sandpaper.

4. Remove any pebbles, glass, nails, and other foreign items embedded in tire treads.

5. Be sure valve stem is installed carefully.

6. Apply a soapy solution to tire bead and ede of wheel.

7. If a tire iron must be used to change a tire on an aluminum wheel, use a piece of rubber between the tire

iron and wheelto avoid damage, Work should be done on a rubber mat, not on a hard or rough surface.

Tire rotation

To prolong tire life and ensure uniform tire wear, rotate tires every 7,500 miles (12,000 km).

Keep the tires in the best condition at front. Do not move tires to opposite side of vehicle.

Wheel balance

1. If a wheel becomes imbalanced or if a tire is replaced or repaired, wheel must be rebalanced.

Maximum imbalance at rim edge : 132 oz (60g)

• Do not use more than two balance weights on the inner or outer side of a wheel.
• If the total weight exceeds 220 oz (100g), move tire around on rim and rebalance.
• Attach balance weights securely to wheel.
• Select balance weight that are suitable for steel or aluminum alloy wheels.
• Do not use an on-car balancer on automatic transmission models. Transmission damage may

occur.