Kia Cee'd: Tires and wheels / 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, body-to-tire clearance, snow chain clearance, speedometer and odometer calibration, headlight aim and bumper height.
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 1.6 mm (1/16 in.) of tread
left on the tire. Replace the tire w ...
Tire traction
Tire traction can be reduced if you
drive on worn tires, tires that are
improperly inflated or on slippery
road surfaces. Tires should be
replaced when tread wear indicators
appear. To reduc ...
Other information:
Kia Cee'd JD Owners Manual: Electronic Stability Control
(ESC) indicator
The ESC indicator will illuminate when
the ignition switch is turned ON, but
should go off after approximately 3 seconds.
When the ESC is on, it monitors
the driving conditions. Under normal driving
conditions, the ESC indicator will
remain off. When a slippery or low traction
condit ...
Kia Cee'd JD Service Manual: Tire Repair procedures
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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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