Kia Sportage: Tires and wheels / Tire pressure
Always observe the following:
- Check tire pressure when the tires are cold. (After the vehicle has been
parked for at least three hours or hasn't been driven more than one mile (1.6
km) since startup.)
- Check the pressure of your spare tire each time you check the pressure
of other tires.
- Never overload your vehicle. Be careful not to overload a vehicle luggage
rack if your vehicle is equipped with one.
WARNING - Tire Inflation
Overinflation or underinflation can reduce tire life, adversely affect vehicle
handling, and lead to sudden tire failure. This could result in loss of vehicle
control and potential injury.
All tire pressures (including the spare) should be checked when the tires are
cold. “Cold Tires” means the vehicle has not been driven for at least three hours
or driven less than one mile (1. ...
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gauge to check tire pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are properly i ...
Other information:
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible cause
Remedy
Hard steering
Improper front wheel alignment
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
Low tire pressure
No power assist
Correct
Rep ...
Removal
[2WD]
1.
Remove wheel nuts, wheel and tire (A) from hub.
Tightening torque:
107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)
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