Kia Niro: Tires and wheels / Tire maintenance
In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment.
When you have new tires installed, make sure they are balanced. This will increase vehicle ride comfort and tire life. Additionally, a tire should always be rebalanced if it is removed from the wheel.
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly
inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear
indicators appear. Slow down when ...
Tire sidewall labeling
This information identifies and describes the fundamental characteristics of
the tire and also provides the tire identification number (TIN) for safety standard
certification. The TIN can be use ...
Other information:
Kia Niro (DE HEV) Owners Manual: Introduction
■ 18 inch tire
■ 16 inch tire
With the Tire Mobility Kit (TMK) you stay mobile even after experiencing a tire
puncture.
The system of compressor and sealing compound effectively and comfortably seals
most punctures in a passenger car tire caused by nails or similar objects and reinfla ...
Kia Niro 2017 (DE HEV) Service Manual: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting
Symptom
Possible cause
Remedy
Hard steering
Improper front wheel alignment
Excessive turning resistance of lower arm ball joint
Low tire pressure
No power assist
Correct
Replac ...
