Kia Stinger: Tires and wheels / Wheel alignment and tire balance, Flat Spots

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.

Flat Spots

If a vehicle is parked/not operated for a long period of time, tires may develop “flat spots”. Once the vehicle is driven again, these flat spots may cause a vibration which typically disappears gradually as the tires warm up and regain their original shape. To minimize tire flat spots developing during periods of extended storage, inflate the tires to the maximum pressure as indicated on the tire’s sidewall. When the vehicle is made ready to drive again, lower the tire pressure to the recommended levels as shown on the Tire and Loading Information label in the driver’s side center pillar for your vehicle (Refer to “Tire specification and pressure label” in chapter 8).