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Wheel Alignment and Tire 
Balance
The wheels on your vehicle were 
aligned and balanced carefully at the 
factory to give you the longest tire 
life and best overall performance.
In most cases, you will not need to 
have your wheels aligned again. 
However, if you notice unusual tire 
wear or your vehicle pulling one way 
or the other, the alignment may need 
to be reset.
If you notice your vehicle vibrating 
when driving on a smooth road, your 
wheels may need to be rebalanced.
NOTICE
Incorrect wheel weights can 
damage your vehicle’s aluminum 
wheels. Use only approved wheel 
weights.
Tire Replacement
Tread wear indicatorTread wear indicator
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If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear 
indicator will appear as a solid band 
across the tread. This shows there is 
less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread 
left on the tire. Replace the tire when 
this happens.
Do not wait for the band to appear 
across the entire tread before 
replacing the tire.
 WARNING
To reduce the risk of DEATH or 
SERIOUS INJURY:
ś Replace tires that are worn, show 
uneven wear, or are damaged. 
Worn tires can cause loss of 
braking effectiveness, steering 
control, and traction.
ś Always replace tires with the 
same size as each tire that was 
originally supplied with this 
vehicle. Using tires and wheels 
other than the recommended 
sizes could cause unusual 
handling characteristics, poor 
vehicle control, or negatively 
affect your vehicle’s Anti-Lock 
Brake System (ABS) resulting in a 
serious accident.
ś When replacing tires (or wheels), 
it is recommended to replace 
the two front or two rear tires (or 
wheels) as a pair. Replacing just 
one tire can seriously affect your 
vehicle’s handling.
ś Tires degrade over time, even 
when they are not being used. 
Regardless of the remaining 
tread, Genesis Branded Vehicle 
recommends that tires be 
replaced after six (6) years of 
normal service.
ś Heat caused by hot climates or 
frequent high loading conditions 
can accelerate the aging process. 
Failure to follow this warning 
may cause sudden tire failure, 
which could lead to a loss of 
vehicle control resulting in an 
accident.