Tire Rotation

To equalize 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, inspect them for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal wear is usually caused by incorrect tire inflation pressure, improper wheel alignment, wheel imbalance, hard braking, or sharp cornering. Look for bumps or bulges in the tread or sidewall. Replace the tire if you find any of these conditions. Replace the tire if the cord or fabric is visible. After rotation, be sure to adjust the front and rear tire pressures to specification and check the wheel nut tightening torque (correct torque is 79.6–94.0 lbf·ft [11.0–13.0 kgf·m]).

Disc brake pads must be checked for wear whenever the tires are rotated.

Information

The directional tire has markings on the outside and inside. When installing a directional tire, be sure to install the side marked "OUTSIDE" facing outward. If the side marked "INSIDE" is installed facing outward, it will adversely affect vehicle performance.

WARNING

• Do not use the compact spare tire for tire rotation.
• Never mix bias-ply and radial-ply tires. This may result in unusual handling characteristics that could cause loss of vehicle control, resulting in an accident.