Tire Rotation

To even out tread wear, HYUNDAI recommends rotating the tires according to the maintenance schedule, or sooner if uneven wear develops.

When rotating, check the tires for proper balance.

When rotating tires, check for irregular wear, damage, and uneven tread or bulges. Abnormal wear is usually caused by incorrect tire pressure, incorrect wheel alignment, wheel imbalance, hard braking, or hard cornering. Look for bulges or bumps on the tread or sidewall. Replace the tire if any of these conditions are found. Replace the tire if fabric or cord is visible. After rotation, be sure to adjust the front and rear tire pressures to specification and check the wheel nut torque (proper torque is 79~94 lbf·ft [11~13 kgf·m]).

Without spare tire

Check disc brake pads for wear whenever the tires are rotated.

Information

Tires that are asymmetrical or can only be installed facing one direction on the vehicle. The outside and inside of an asymmetrical tire are difficult to distinguish. Pay close attention to the sidewall markings, noting the "OUTSIDE" marking and the rotation direction, before installing them on the vehicle.

WARNING

• Do not use a compact spare tire for tire rotation.
• Never mix bias-ply and radial-ply tires under any circumstances. This may cause unusual handling characteristics, which may result in loss of vehicle control and an accident.