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Checking For Pull And Wander

If the steering pulls to one side, rotate the tires according to the following wheel rotation procedure.

  1. Rotate the front right and front left tires, and perform a road test in order to confirm vehicle stability.
    Fig 1: Tire Rotation Condition Diagram (1 Of 4)
    G06366429Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. If the steering pulls to the opposite side, rotate the front and rear tires, and perform a road test again.
    Fig 2: Tire Rotation Condition Diagram (2 Of 4)
    G06366430Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. If the steering continues to pull to one side, rotate the front right and left tires again, and perform a road test.
    Fig 3: Tire Rotation Condition Diagram (3 Of 4)
    G06366431Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. If the steering continues to pull to the opposite side, replace the front wheels with new ones.
Fig 4: Tire Rotation Condition Diagram (4 Of 4)
G06366432Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.