Kia K900: Wheel alignment and tire balance
The wheels on your vehicle were aligned and balanced carefully at the factory to give you the longest tire life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to have your wheels aligned again. However, if you notice unusual tire wear or your vehicle pulling one way or the other, the alignment may need to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating when driving on a smooth road, your wheels may need to be rebalanced.
CAUTION
Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only approved wheel weights.
Tire rotation
To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 7,500
miles (12,000 km) or sooner if irregular wear develops. During rotation, check the
tires for correct balance.
When ...
Tire replacement
If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band
across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left
on the tire. Replace the tire when ...
See also:
License plate lamp replacement
If the light bulb does not operate, we recommend the vehicle be checked by an
authorized K900 Kia dealer.
A skilled technician should check or repair the license plate light, for it may
affect ...
Checking tire inflation pressure
Check your tires once a month or more.
Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire.
How to check
Use a good quality gage to check tire pressure. You can not tell if your tires
are properly in ...
Eco Indicator Light
This indicator light illuminates :
When the Active ECO system is activated by pressing the DRIVE mode button.
The ECO indicator (green) will illuminate to show that the Active ECO is
operat ...