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Repair Procedures: Installation

  1. Apply tire soap or lubrication to the top and bottom tire beads.
    Fig 1: Applying Tire Soap Or Lubrication To Top And Bottom Tire Beads
    G08321970Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  2. To fit the bottom bead, position the valve at the 5 o'clock position relative to the head on the tire changing machine.
    Fig 2: Fitting Bottom Bead Position Valve At 5 O'Clock Position Relative To Head On Tire Changing Machine
    G08321971Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  3. Place the tire on the rim so the bottom bead touches the edge of the rim after the valve (6 o'clock). Rotate the rim clockwise, and push down on the tire at the 3 o'clock position to fit bottom bead.
    Fig 3: Placing Tire On Rim
    G08321972Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  4. After bottom bead is on tire, rotate the rim until the valve is at the 5 o'clock position relative to the head on the tire changing machine. Push down on the tire at the 3 o'clock position and rotate the rim clockwise to fit the top bead.
    Fig 4: Rotating Rim Until Valve At 5 O'Clock Position Relative To Head On Tire Changing Machine
    G08321973Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.
  5. Inflate the tire until both beads seat.

    Tire pressure:  2.2kg/cm2 (32psi)

    Fig 5: Checking Tire Pressure
    G08321974Courtesy of KIA MOTORS AMERICA, INC.