wheel size KIA Rio 2005 2.G Owner's Manual

Driving Tips5-10
Snow Tires
When snow tires are used, select the size and
construction specified on the Tire Pressure Label. It is
strongly recommended that snow tires be used on all
four wheels, or poor handling may result. Snow tires
should not be operated at speeds exceeding 75 mph
(120 km/h).
These tires should be inflated 4 psi (28 kPa,
0.3 kg/cm
2) above the recommended pressures shown
on the Tire Specification/Pressure Label, but inflation
should never exceed the maximum cold-tire pressure
shown on the tire sidewalls.
Do not install studded tires without first checking
local, provincial and municipal regulations for
possible restrictions against their use.
WARNING - Snow Tire Size
Snow tires should be equivalent in size and
type to the vehicle’s standard tires. Otherwise,
the safety and handling of your vehicle may be
adversely affected.
Winter Driving We recommend that you carry emergency
equipment. Some things you might include are tire
chains, a window scraper, windshield de-icer, a bag
of sand or salt, flares, a small shovel and jumper
cables.
 Make sure you have sufficient ethylene glycol
coolant in the radiator.
 Check the battery condition and cables. Cold
temperatures reduce the capacity of any battery, so it
must be in top shape to provide enough winter
starting power.
 Make sure the engine oil viscosity is suitable for
cold weather.
 Check the ignition system for loose connections and
damage.
 Use antifreeze-formulated windshield washer fluid
and make sure you have sufficient fluid for your
trip. (Do not use engine coolant antifreeze.)
 Do not use the parking brake if it might freeze. This
is most likely to happen after driving in slushy or
wet conditions and temperatures drop into the
freezing range. When parking, shift to P (Park) with
automatic transaxle, or to 1 (First) or R (Reverse)
with a manual transaxle and block the rear wheels.
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Tire Chains
Tire Chain Selection
Regulations regarding the use of tire chains vary
according to location or type of road, so always check
them before installing chains.
Use only SAE Class “S’’ tire chains. Chains must be
the proper size for the vehicle, as recommended by the
chain manufacturer.
Chain Installation
When installing chains on your tires, carefully follow
the instructions of the chain manufacturer.
The chain bands will scratch the wheel covers.
Remove the covers before installing the chains.
WARNING - Tire Chains
 The use of chains may adversely affect
vehicle handling.
 Do not exceed 50 km/h (30 mph) or the
chain manufacturer’s recommended speed
limit, whichever is lower.
 Drive carefully and avoid bumps, holes,
sharp turns and other road hazards, which
may cause the vehicle to bounce.
 Avoid sharp turns or locked-wheel braking.
 Do not attempt to use a tire chain on the
temporary spare tire because it may impair
vehicle handling and result in damage to the
vehicle and the tire.
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In Case Of An Emergency6-18The compact spare should be inflated to 60 psi
(415 kPa).
When using a compact spare tire, observe the
following precautions:
 Under no circumstances should you exceed 80 km/h
(50 mph); a higher speed could damage the tire.
 Ensure that you drive slowly enough for the road
conditions to avoid all hazards. Any road hazard,
such as a pothole or debris, could seriously damage
the compact spare.
 Any continuous road use of this tire could result in
tire failure, loss of vehicle control, and possible
personal injury.
 Do not exceed the vehicle’s maximum load rating or
the load-carrying capacity shown on the sidewall of
the compact spare tire. Avoid driving over obstacles. The compact spare tire
diameter is smaller than the diameter of a
conventional tire and reduces the ground clearance
approximately 25 mm (1 in.), which could result in
damage to the vehicle.
 Do not take this vehicle through an automatic car
wash.
 Do not use tire chains on this tire. Because of the
smaller size, a tire chain will not fit properly. This
could damage the vehicle and result in loss of the
chain.
 This tire should not be installed on the front axle if
the vehicle must be driven in snow or on ice.
 Do not use the compact spare tire on any other
vehicle because this tire has been designed
especially for your vehicle.
 The compact spare’s tread life is shorter than a
regular tire. Inspect your compact spare tire
regularly and replace worn compact spare tires with
the same size and design, mounted on the same
wheel.
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NOTICE
Check the inflation pressure after installing the
spare tire. Adjust it to the specified pressure, as
necessary.
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Tires and WheelsTire CareFor proper maintenance, safety, and maximum fuel
economy, you must always maintain recommended tire
inflation pressures and stay within the load limits and
weight distribution recommended for your vehicle.Inflation PressuresCheck all tire pressures (including the spare) monthly
when the tires are cold. “Cold tires” means the car has
not been driven for at least three hours or driven less
than 1.6 km (one mile). Recommended pressures must
be maintained to ensure ride quality, vehicle handling,
and minimum tire wear.Maintenance7-34
All specifications (sizes and pressures) can be found
on a label attached to the front passenger door sill.
The correct tire pressure is 200 kPa (29 psi)
The compact spare should be at 415 kPa (60 psi).
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Compact Spare Tire Replacement
A compact spare tire has a shorter tread life than a
regular size tire. Replace it when you can see the tread
wear indicator bars on the tire. The replacement
compact spare tire should be the same size and design
tire as the one provided with your new Kia and should
be mounted on the same compact spare tire wheel. The
compact spare tire is not designed to be mounted on
a regular size wheel, and the compact spare tire wheel
is not designed for mounting a regular size tire.
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Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance
In addition to proper tire inflation, correct wheel
alignment helps to minmize tire wear. Your vehicle’s
alignment sh
ould be checked every 12 months
or
24,000 km (15,000 miles).
Your tires were properly balanced at the factory, but
they may need to be rebalanced before they wear out.
If you notice a consistent vibration when driving, have
your Kia Dealer inspect your tires. A tire should
always be rebalanced if it has been removed from the
wheel.
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NOTICE
Improper wheel weights can damage your
vehicle’s aluminum wheels. Use only approved
wheel weights.
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Tread wear
indicator bar
Indicator
location mark
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Maintenance7-38
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.
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NOTICE
 When replacing tires, never mix radial, bias-
belted, and bias-type tires. All four tires
should be of the same size, design and
construction. Use only the tire sizes listed on
the Tire Label attached to the passenger’s
door. Make sure that all tires and wheels are
the same size and have the same load-
carrying capacity. Use only tire and wheel
combinations recommended on the Tire
Label or by an Authorized Kia Dealer.
Failure to follow these precautions can
adversely affect the safety and handling of
your vehicle.
 The use of any other tire size or type may
seriously affect ride, handling, ground
clearance, tire clearance, and speedometer
calibration.
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 Driving on worn-out tires is very hazardous
and will reduce braking effectiveness,
steering accuracy, and traction.
 It is best to replace all four tires on your
vehicle at the same time. If that is not
possible, then replace the two front or two
rear tires as a pair. Replacing just one tire
can seriously affect vehicle handling.
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Tire Size Designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire size designation.
You will need this information when selecting
replacement tires for your car. The following explains
what the letters and numbers in the tire size
designation mean.
Example tire size designation: P175/70R13 82T
P– Applicable vehicle type (tires marked with the
prefix “P’’ are intended for use on passenger cars;
however, not all tires have this marking).
175– Tire width in millimeters.
65– Aspect Ratio. The tire’s section height as a
percentage of tire width.
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R– Tire construction code (radial).
14– Rim diameter in inches.
81– Load Index; A numerical code associated with the
maximum load the tire can carry.
T– Speed Rating Symbol. See the speed rating chart
in this section for additional information.
Wheel Size Designation
Wheels are also marked with important information
that you need if you ever need to replace one. The
following explains what the letters and numbers in the
wheel size designation mean.
Example wheel size designation: 14 x 5.5J
14– Rim diameter in inches.
5.5– Rim width in inches.
J– Rim contour designation.
CAUTION
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 calibration,
headlight aim and bumper height.
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