Maintenance

Wheel Alignment and Tire Balance

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The wheels of your vehicle were carefully aligned and balanced at the factory to ensure maximum tire life and the best overall performance.

In most cases, you will not need to realign the wheels again. However, if you notice abnormal tire wear or your vehicle pulls to one side, wheel alignment may need to be adjusted.

If you notice the vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, the wheels may need to be rebalanced.

CAUTION - Wheel Weight

Incorrect wheel weights may damage your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only approved wheel weights.

Test yourself

A quick Kia Optima DL3 quiz: every answer comes with an explanation and a link to the manual page.