Kia Soul: Tires and wheels / Wheel alignment and tire balance

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual / Maintenance / Tires 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. 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

Tire replacement

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator (A) 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 when this ...

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Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Checking the tire inflation pressure

1. After driving approximately 7~10 km ( 4~6 miles or about 10 minutes), stop at a suitable location. 2. Connect connection hose (10) of the compressor directly to the tire valve. 3. Connect between compressor and the vehicle power outlet using the cable and connectors. 4. Adjust the tire inflation ...

Kia Soul (SK3) 2020-2025 Owners Manual: Tire rotation

To equalize tread wear, it is recommended that the tires be rotated every 10,000 km (6,500 miles) or 12 months. If irregular wear develops, more frequent tire rotation may be needed. During rotation, check the tires for correct balance. When rotating tires, check for uneven wear and damage. Abnormal ...