Kia Forte: Tires and wheels / Wheel alignment and tire balance

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owners Manual / Maintenance / Tires and wheels / 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 - Wheel weight

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 12,000 km (7,500 miles) or sooner if irregular wear develops. During rotation, check the tires for correct balance. ...

Tire replacement

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear Indicator (A) will appear as a solid band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1.6 mm (1/16 inch) of tread left on the tire. Replace the ...

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Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owners Manual: To decrease the cruising speed

Follow either of these procedures: Move the lever down (to SET-) and hold it.Your vehicle SET speed will decrease by 10 km/h (5 mph). Release the lever at the speed you want to maintain. Move the lever down (to SET-) and release it immediately. The cruising speed will decre ...

Kia Forte 2019-2024 (BD) Owners Manual: Driving your vehicle

Be sure the exhaust system does not leak. The exhaust system should be checked whenever the vehicle is raised to change the oil or for any other purpose. If you hear a change in the sound of the exhaust or if you drive over something that strikes the under side of the vehicle, have th ...