Kia Optima: Wheel Replacement
When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset.
WARNING
A wheel that is not the correct size may adversely affect wheel and bearing life, braking and stopping abilities, handling characteristics, ground clearance, bodyto- tire clearance, snow chain clearance, speedometer calibration, headlight aim and bumper height.
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 al ...
Tire Size Designation
A tire’s sidewall is marked with a tire size designation. You will need this
information when selecting replacement tires for your car. The following explains
what the letters and numbers in the t ...
See also:
Tire and loading information label
The label located on the driver's door
sill gives the original tire size, cold
tire pressures recommended for your
vehicle, the number of people that
can be in your vehicle and vehic ...
Pregnant women
The use of a seat belt is recommended for pregnant women to lessen the chance
of injury in an accident. When a seat belt is used, the lap belt portion should
be placed as low and snugly as possibl ...
Rocking the vehicle
If it is necessary to rock the vehicle to free it from snow, sand, or mud, first
turn the steering wheel right and left to clear the area around your front wheels.
Then, shift back and forth betwe ...