Kia Sportage: Tires and wheels / Radial-ply tires
Radial-ply tires provide improved tread life, road hazard resistance and smoother high speed ride. The radial- ply tires used on this vehicle are of belted construction and are selected to complement the ride and handling characteristics of your vehicle.
Radial-ply tires have the same load carrying capacity as bias-ply or bias belted tires of the same size and use the same recommended inflation pressure. Mixing of radial-ply tires with bias-ply or bias belted tires is not recommended. Any combinations of radial-ply and bias-ply or bias belted tires when used on the same vehicle will seriously deteriorate vehicle handling. The best rule to follow is: identical radial-ply tires should always be used as a set of four.
Longer wearing tires can be more susceptible to irregular tread wear. It is very important to follow the tire rotation interval shown in this section to achieve the tread life potential of these tires. Cuts and punctures in radial-ply tires are repairable only in the tread area, because of sidewall flexing. Consult your tire dealer for radial-ply tire repairs.
Tire chains
Tire chains, if necessary, should be installed on the front wheels. Be sure that
the chains are installed in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions.
To minimize tire and chain wear, do ...
Low aspect ratio tire
Low aspect ratio tires, whose aspect ratio is lower than 50, are provided for
sporty looks.
Because the low aspect ratio tires are optimized for handling and braking, it
may be more uncomfortable ...
Other information:
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Repair procedures
Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds. 2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are facing straight ahead. 3. Remove t ...
Kia Sportage QL (2015-2024) Service Manual: Seat Heater Components and components location
Component Location Front Seat Heater 1. Seat heater unit (Assist seat only) 2. Front seat back heater 3. Front seat cushion heater Front Seat Heater (Air Ventilation) 1. Air ventilation seat unit ...
