Kia Soul EV Owner's Manual Quiz
Suspension System

Tire Repair Procedures

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Tire Wear

  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.
    When the tire tread depth is less than 1.6 mm (0.063 in), the wear indicators (B) will appear.
Tire Rotation

Pull and Wander Test
  • Using tires and wheels of sizes other than those recommended may cause abnormal handling characteristics and poor vehicle control, resulting in a serious accident.
If the steering pulls to one side, rotate the tires according to the following tire rotation procedure.
  1. Swap the front right and front left wheels and perform a road test to check vehicle stability.
  2. If the steering pulls in the opposite direction, swap the front and rear wheels and repeat the road test.
  3. If the steering still pulls to one side, swap the front right and left tires again and perform a road test.
  4. If the steering continues to pull in the opposite direction, replace the front wheels with new ones.

Removal
  • Using tires and wheels of sizes other than those recommended may cause abnormal handling characteristics and poor vehicle control, resulting in a serious accident.
  1. Remove the valve core and deflate the tire.
  2. Remove the tire bead from the wheel using a tire changer.
    • The tire bead should be broken approximately 90° from the valve side of the wheel. The bead breaker should not be set too deep.
    • Avoid contact between the tire/tool and the valve when dismounting.
    • Dismounting should end near the valve.
  3. Rotate the wheel clockwise.

Installation

  1. Apply soap or tire lubricant to the upper and lower tire beads.
  2. To install the bead, set the valve at the 5 o'clock position relative to the head on the tire changer.
  3. Place the tire on the rim so that the lower bead contacts the rim edge after the valve (6 o'clock position). Rotate the rim clockwise and press the tire at the 3 o'clock position so that it fits into the bottom bead.
  4. After the lower bead is on the tire, rotate the rim until the valve is at the 5 o'clock position relative to the tire changer head. Press the tire at the 3 o'clock position and rotate the rim clockwise to fit the upper bead.
  5. Inflate the tire until both beads are seated.

    Tire Pressure: 2.3 kgf/cm² (33 psi)

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