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Maintenance
Temperature - A, B & C
The temperature grades are A (the
highest), then B and C representing
the tyre’s resistance to the genera-
tion of heat and its ability to dissipate
heat when tested under controlled
conditions on a specified indoor lab-
oratory test wheel.
Sustained high temperature can
cause the material of the tyre to
degenerate and reduce tyre life, and
excessive temperature can lead to
sudden tyre failure. Grades B and A
represent higher levels of perform-
ance on the laboratory test wheel
than the minimum required by law.
Low aspect ratio tyres
A low aspect ratio tyre, of which the
aspect ratio is lower than 50, is
designed for a sporty-look vehicle.
The low aspect ratio is to optimize
handling and braking. Thus, it may
be uncomfortable to ride and it may
generate noises, in comparison with
a normal tyre.•When there is an impact on a
tyre, inspect the tyre condi-
tion or contact a HYUNDAI
authorised repairer.
•Inspect the tyre condition and
pressure every 1,800 miles
(3,000 km) to prevent tyre
damage.
•It is difficult to recognise a tyre
damage only with your eyes.
When there is a slight hint of a
tyre damage, check and
replace the tyre to prevent the
damage caused by air leakage.
•When a tyre is damaged
whilst driving on a rough
road, off a road, or over obsta-
cles, such as a pothole, man-
hole, or kerb stone, your war-
ranty does not cover the dam-
age.
•The tyre information is speci-
fied on the tyre side wall.
The temperature grade for this
tyre is established for a tyre that
is properly inflated and not
overloaded. Excessive speed,
under-inflation, over-inflation,
or excessive loading, either
separately or in combination,
can cause heat build-up and
possible sudden tyre failure.
This may cause loss of vehicle
control resulting in an accident.
WARNING
The side wall of a low aspect
ratio tyre is shorter than the
normal one. Thus, the low-
aspect wheel and tyre are easily
damaged. Follow the below
instructions.
•When driving on a rough road
or driving off a road, be care-
ful not to damage the tyres
and wheels. After driving,
inspect the tyres and wheels.
•When passing over a pothole,
speed bump, manhole, or kerb
stone, slowly drive the vehicle
not to damage the tyres and
wheels.
CAUTION
