Radial Tires

Radial-ply tires provide longer tread life, resistance to road hazards, and a smoother ride. Driving at high speed. The radial tires used on this vehicle are belted-type construction and are selected to complement the ride comfort and handling characteristics of your vehicle. Radial-ply tires have the same load-carrying capacity as bias-ply or bias-belted tires of the same size and with the same recommended inflation pressure. Mixing radial-ply tires with bias-ply or bias-belted tires is not recommended. Any combination of radial and bias-ply tires, or bias-ply tires, used on the same vehicle will seriously degrade vehicle handling. The best rule to follow: Identical pairs of radial tires should always be used as a set for the front tires and a set for the rear tires.

Tires with longer tread life may be more susceptible to uneven tread wear. It is very important to follow the tire replacement interval specified in this chapter in order to achieve the full tread life potential of these tires. Cuts and punctures in radial tires can be repaired only in the tread area due to sidewall flexing. Consult your HYUNDAI tire dealer for radial tire repair.

WARNING

Never mix bias-ply and radial tires under any circumstances. This may cause unusual handling characteristics that could result in loss of vehicle control, leading to an accident.