Keep Your Tires Rolling


Selecting the right tires for your vehicle and regularly monitoring their performance will take you and your vehicle a long way. However it is equally important to know when it is time to bring your vehicle into your Hyundai dealer for professional care. Performing the following maintenance on your tires when required will help them last longer and make your vehicle safer.


Alignment
Proper alignment is a key component to prolonging the life of your tires. If your vehicle is misaligned, it can cause your tires to wear unevenly and you may experience handling problems like "pulling" or abnormal vibration.

 

Rotation
Because rear wheel and front wheel tires experience varying stresses, rotation is important to ensure even wear. This means switching your tires' position on your vehicle. Doing so will prolong the life of your tires and will reduce the risk of sudden tire failure.

If your Hyundai vehicle is equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System it will need to be reset once tire rotation is complete.

Generally speaking, tire manufacturers recommend your tires be rotated every 8,000 to 13,000 km (5,000 - 8,000 miles). However, if at any time you notice any unusual wear, your tires should be checked by a qualified Hyundai technician.

 

Tire Pressure Monitoring System
Many Hyundai models now come equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring system (TPMS), which automatically detects and alerts the driver when there is a decrease in tire pressure. This system will need to be reset after the tires are rotated. Speak to a Hyundai technician for help.

 

Tire Tip!
After rotation of your tires, adjust front and rear tire pressure as indicated on the Tire-Loading Information label.


Balancing
Finally, your tires should be balanced. If they are out of balance, you may feel a pounding or shaking though the steering wheel or your seat. This can shorten the lifespan of your suspension components as well as your tires. This can also increase fuel consumption.

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