Kia Soul: Tire Removal - Tires/Wheels - Suspension SystemKia Soul: Tire Removal

Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Suspension System / Tires/Wheels / Tire Removal

  
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Using tires and wheel other than the recommended sizes could cause unusual handling characteristics and poor vehicle control, resulting in a serious accident.
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Remove valve core and deflate the tire.
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Remove the side of the tire bead area from the wheel using tire changing machine .

  
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The tire bead should be broken approx. 90° from the valve side of the wheel. The bead breaker should not be set too deep.
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Avoid tire/tool contact with the valve on dismount.
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Dismount should end near the valve.
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Rotate the wheel clockwise.
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