Maintenance
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Tire Rotation
To equalize tread wear, Genesis 
Branded Vehicle recommends that 
the tires be rotated according to the 
maintenance schedule or sooner if 
irregular wear develops.
During rotation, check the tires for 
correct balance.
When rotating tires, check for uneven 
wear and damage. Abnormal wear 
is usually caused by incorrect tire 
pressure, improper wheel alignment, 
out-of-balance wheels, severe braking 
or severe cornering. Look for bumps or 
bulges in the tread or side of the tire. 
Replace the tire if you find any of these 
conditions. Replace the tire if fabric or 
cord is visible. After rotation, be sure to 
bring the front and rear tire pressures 
to specification and check wheel bolt 
tightness (proper torque is 79~94 lbf·ft 
[11~13 kgf·m].
 18 inch tire
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 19, 20 inch tire
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Disc brake pads should be inspected 
for wear whenever tires are rotated.
 Information
The outside and inside of the 
unsymmetrical tire is distinguishable. 
When installing an unsymmetrical 
tire, be sure to install the side marked 
“outside” face the outside. If the side 
marked “inside” is installed on the 
outside, it will have a negative effect 
on vehicle performance.
 WARNING
•  Do not use the compact spare 
tire for tire rotation.
•  Do not mix bias ply and radial ply 
tires under any circumstances. 
This may cause unusual handling 
characteristics that may cause 
loss of vehicle control resulting in 
an accident.