Kia Optima: Tires/Wheels / Wheel

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Service and Repair Manual / Suspension System / Tires/Wheels / Wheel

Repair procedures

Removal

1.	Remove the wheel and tire (A). [Front] [Rear]

Installation

1.	Install the wheel and tire (A). [Front] [Rear]

Hub Nut Tightening Sequence

Tighten the hub nuts as follows.

Tightening torque :

107.9 - 127.5 N·m (11.0 - 13.0 kgf·m, 79.6 - 94.0 lb·ft)

When using an impact gun, final tightening torque should be checked using a torque wrench.

Run out inspection

1.	Jack up the vehicle.

Measure the wheel Run-out by using a dial indicator as illustration below.

Run-out	Aluminum
Radial mm (in.)	Below 0.3 (0.0118)
Radial mm (in.)	Below 0.3 (0.0118)

3.	If measured value exceeds the standard value, replace the wheel.

Tire

Repair procedures Tire Wear • Using tires and wheels other than the recommended sizes can c ...

Alignment

Repair procedures Front Wheel Alignment • When using a commercially available computerized ...

Other information:

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Brake system

Power brakes Your vehicle has power-assisted brakes that adjust automatically through normal usage. In the event that the power-assisted brakes lose power because of a stalled engine or some other reason, you can still stop your vehicle by applying greater force to the brake pedal than you n ...

Kia Optima DL3 2019-2024 Owner's Manual: Driving in flooded areas, Driving off-road

Driving in flooded areas Avoid driving through flooded areas unless you are sure the water is no higher than the bottom of the wheel hub. Drive through any water slowly. Allow adequate stopping distance because brake performance may be affected. After driving through water, dry the brakes by g ...