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Kia Rio5 L4-1.6L (2006)03 · Maintenance
03 · Maintenance

Tires: Testing and Inspection

Make
Kia
Model
Rio5
Engine
L4-1.6L
Year
2006
Section
Wheels and Tires › Tires › Testing and Inspection
MaintenanceTesting and Inspection · page 1 of 2
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Tires: Testing and Inspection

TIRE WEAR

1. Measure the tread depth of the tires.

Tread depth of tire [Limit]: 1.6 mm (0.06 inch) 

2. If the remaining tread (A) depth is less than the limit, replace the tire.

NOTE:  When the tread depth of the tires is less than 1.6 mm (0.06 inch), the wear indicators (B) will appear.

TIRE ROTATION  

Rotate the tires in the pattern illustrated.

CHECKING FOR PULL AND WANDER 
If the steering pulls to one side, rotate the tires according to the following wheel rotation procedure.
1. Rotate the front right and front left tires, and perform a road test in order to confirm vehicle stability.

2. If the steering pulls to the opposite side, rotate the front and rear tires, and perform a road test again.

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