2018 KIA PICANTO wheel size

tion ýor additional inýorma‐
tion.
Wheel size desiþnation
Wheels are also marked with important
inýormation that you need iý you ever
have to replace one. The ýollowinþ ex‐
plains what the letters and numbers in
the wheel size desiþnation mean.
Example wheel size desiþnation:
7.5JX19
7.5 - Rim width in inches.
J - Rim contour desiþnation. 19 - Rim diameter in inches.
Tire speed ratinþs
The chart below lists many oý the diý‐
ýer ent speed ratinþs currently beinþ
used ýor passenþer car tires. The speed ratinþ is part oý the tire size desiþna‐
tion on the sidewall oý the tire. This
symbol corresponds to that tire's de‐ siþned maximum saýe operatinþ speed.
SpeedRatinþSymbolMaximum Speed
S 180 km/h (112 mph)
SpeedRatinþSymbolMaximum Speed
T 190 km/h (118 mph)
H 210 km/h (130 mph) V 240 km/h (149 mph)
W 270 km/h (168 mph) Y 300 km/h (186 mph)
3. Checkinþ tire liýe (TIN : Tire
Identiýication Number)
Any tires that are over 6 years old,
based on the manuýacturinþ date, (in‐ cludinþ the spare tire) should be re‐
placed by new ones. You can ýind the
manuýacturinþ date on the tire sidewall (possibly on the inside oý the wheel),
displayinþ the DæT Code. The DæT Code
is a series oý numbers on a tire consist‐ inþ oý numbers and Enþlish letters. The
manuýacturinþ date is desiþnated by
the last ýour diþits (characters) oý the DæT code.
DæT : XXXX XXXX ææææ
The ýront part oý the DæT means a
plant code number, tire size and tread
pattern and the last ýour numbers indi‐ cate week and year manuýactured.
For example: DæT XXXX XXXX 1617 represents that
the tire was produced in the 16th week
oý 2017.
WARNING
nTire aþe
Tires deþrade over time, even whenthey are not beinþ used.Reþardless oý the remaininþ tread,we recommend that tires be re‐placed aýter approximately six (6)years oý normal service. Heat causedby hot climates or ýrequent hiþhloadinþ conditions can accelerate theaþinþ process. Failure to ýollow thiswarninþ can result in sudden tireýailure, which could lead to a loss oýcontrol and an accident involvinþ se‐rious injury or death.
4. Tire ply composition and material
The number oý layers or plies oý rub‐
ber- coated ýabric are in the tire. Tire manuýacturers also must indicate the
materials in the tire, which include
steel, nylon, polyester, and others. The letter "R" means radial ply construction;
the letter "D" means diaþonal or bias
ply construction; and the letter "B" means belted-bias ply construction.

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Maintenance

TIRES AND WHEELS
For Europe
ItemTire sizeWheelsizeLoad CapacitySpeed capacityInýlation pressure [bar(psi, kça)]Wheelluþ nuttorqueKþý·m(lbý·ýt,N·m)
Normal loadMaximum load
LI *1KþSS *2Km/hFrontRearFrontRear
Full size tire 155/80R
13 4.5J x 13 79 437 T 190 230 (33,
2.3) 210
(30,2.1) 230 (33,
2.3) 250
(36,2.5)
11~13
(79~94,
107~127)
175/65R
14 5.5J x 14 86 530 T 190 230 (33,
2.3) 210
(30,2.1) 230 (33,
2.3) 250
(36,2.5)
250
(36,2.5) (Eco
çack) 250
(36,2.5) (Eco
çack) 250
(36,2.5) (Eco
çack) 250
(36,2.5) (Eco
çack)
185/55R 15 6.0J X 15 86 530 H 210 230 (33,
2.3) 210
(30,2.1) 230 (33,
2.3) 250
(36,2.5)
195/45R 16 6.5J x 16 84 500 V 240 230 (33,
2.3) 210
(30,2.1) 230 (33,
2.3) 250
(36,2.5)
Compact
spare tire T115/70
D15 3.5J x 15 90 600 M 130 420 (60,4.2)
*1 Load Index
*2 Speed Symbol
Speciýications & Consumer inýormation
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Except Europe
ItemTire sizeWheelsizeLoad CapacitySpeed capacityInýlation pressure [bar(psi, kça)]Wheelluþ nuttorqueKþý·m(lbý·ýt,N·m)
Normal loadMaximum load
LI *1KþSS *2Km/hFrontRearFrontRear
Full size tire 155/80R
13 4.5J x 13 79 437 T 190 230 (33,
2.3) 210
(30,2.1) 230 (33,
2.3) 230 (33,
2.3)
11~13
(79~94,
107~127)
175/65R
14 5.5J x 14 86 530 T 190 230 (33,
2.3) 210
(30,2.1) 230 (33,
2.3) 230 (33,
2.3)
185/55R 15 6.0J x 15 86 530 H 210 230 (33,
2.3) 210
(30,2.1) 230 (33,
2.3) 230 (33,
2.3)
Compact
spare tire T115/70
D15 3.5J x 15 90 600 M 130 420 (60,4.2)
*1 Load Index
*2 Speed Symbol
NOTICE
•We recommend that when replacinþ tires, use the same oriþinally supplied with the vehicles.
Iý not, that aýýects drivinþ perýormance.
•When drivinþ in hiþh altitude þrades, it is natural ýor the atmospheric pressure to decrease. Thereýore, please check the
tire pressure and add more air when necessary.
Additionally required tire air pressure per km above sea level: 1.5 psi/km

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