Kia Soul: Wheel alignment and tire balance - Tire and wheels - MaintenanceKia Soul: Wheel alignment and tire balance

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Tire 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.

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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 r ...

    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 wh ...

    See also:

    BJ Boot Replacement
    1. Remove the front driveshaft. (Refer to Driveshaft Assembly - “Front Driveshaft”) 2. Remove the TJ joint assembly. (Refe ...

    Owner maintenance precautions
    Improper or incomplete service may result in problems. This section gives instructions only for the maintenance items that are easy to perform. As explained earlier in this section, several procedu ...

    Component Location
    1. Rear glass defogger relay (Buil-in smart junction box) 2. Rear glass defogger switch (FATC type) 3. Rear glass defogger switch (Manual type) 4. Rear glass defo ...