Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Tire Wear

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  1. Measure the tire tread depth.

    Tread depth [limit]: 1.6 mm (0.0630 in.)

  2. If the remaining tread depth (A) is less than the limit, replace the tire.
Tire Rotation

Pull and Wander Test

If the steering pulls to one side, rotate the tires according to the following wheel rotation order.
  1. Rotate the front right and front left tires and perform a road test to confirm vehicle stability.
  2. If the steering pulls in the opposite direction, rotate the front and rear tires and perform the road test again.
  3. If the steering continues to pull in one direction, rotate the front right and left tires again and perform the road test.
  4. If the steering continues to pull in the opposite direction, replace the front tires with new ones.

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