Hyundai Santa Fe: Tires and wheels / Wheel alignment and tire balance

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2025 Owner's Manual / Maintenance / Tires and wheels / 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 rotation

To equalize tread wear, HYUNDAI 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...

Tire replacement

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 (1.6mm) of tread left on the tire...

Other information:

Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2025 Service Manual: Repair procedures

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Hyundai Santa Fe (TM) 2019-2025 Service Manual: Emergency Fastening Device (EFD). Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative terminal, and wait for at least three minutes before beginning to work. 2. Remove the anchor seat belt (A). 3...