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

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's 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 - Wheel weight

Improper wheel weights can damage your vehicle's aluminum wheels. Use only approved wheel weights.

Checking tire inflation pressure

Check your tires once a month or more. Also, check the tire pressure of the spare tire. How to check Use a good quality gauge to check tire pressure. You can not tell if your tires are properly i ...

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 inch) of tread left on the tire. Replace the tire ...

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Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Owner's Manual: Emergency starting

Connect cables in numerical order and disconnect in reverse order. (A) : Jumper Cables (B) : Booster battery (C) : Discharged battery Jump starting Jump starting can be dangerous if done incorrectly. Therefore, to avoid harm to yourself or damage to your vehicle or battery, follow these jum ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2025 Service and Repair Manual: Sub Frame

Repair procedures Removal 1. Disconnect the (-) battery terminal. 2. Loosen the bolt (A) and remove the universal joint (B). Tightening torque : 49.0 - 58.8 N.m (5.0 - 6.0 kgf.m, 36.2 - 43.4 lb-ft) ...