Kia EV2: Maintenance / Tyres and wheels

Tyre care

For proper maintenance, safety, and maximum energy efficiency, you must always maintain the recommended tyre pressures and stay within the load limits and weight distribution recommended for your Kia EV2.

Recommended cold tyre inflation pressures

You can find all tyre specifications (sizes and pressures) on the label attached to the vehicle’s side centre pillar.

Failure to maintain the specified tyre pressure may result in excessive wear, poor handling, reduced energy efficiency, deformation of tyres or wheels, harsh riding conditions, possible additional damage from road hazards, or tyre failure.

CAUTION

Tyre underinflation

Inflate your tyres according to the instructions provided in this manual. Regularly check the tyre inflation pressure, and correct it as needed at least twice a month and before any long trips. If you fail to take this precaution, you may be driving on underinflated tyres, which may not only compromise your vehicle’s driving stability, but may also lead to tyre damage and the risk of an accident. This risk is much higher on hot days and when driving at high speeds for long periods of time.

TIP

Check all tyre pressures when the tyres are cold (after the vehicle has been sitting for at least 3 hours, or you haven’t driven it more than 1.6 km (1 mile) since you started it.)

Maintain the recommended tyre pressures for the best ride, vehicle handling, and minimum tyre wear.

For recommended tyre pressures, refer to Tyres and wheels.

Tyre pressure

Always follow these recommendations:

• Check the tyre pressure when the tyres are cold (after the vehicle has been sitting for at least 3 hours, or you haven’t driven it more than 1 mile (1.6 km) since you started it.)

• Check the pressure of your spare tyre each time you check the pressure of other tyres.: (if equipped)

• Never overload your vehicle. Be careful not to overload the luggage rack (if equipped).

• Warm tyres normally exceed recommended cold tyre pressures by 28–41 kPa (4–6 psi). Do not release air from warm tyres to adjust the pressure, or the tyres will be underinflated.

WARNING

Tyre inflation

Overinflation or underinflation can reduce tyre life, adversely affect vehicle handling, and lead to sudden tyre failure. This could result in a loss of vehicle control and potential injury.

• Tyre terminology and definitions
• Tyre sidewall labeling
• Checking tyre inflation pressure
• Tyre maintenance
• Wheel alignment and tyre balance
• Tyre rotation
• Tyre traction
• Wheel and tyre installation
• Tyre replacement
• Wheel replacement
• All season tyres
• Summer tyres
• Snow tyres
• Tyre chains
• Radial-ply tyres
• Low aspect ratio tyres: (if equipped)