SsangYong Korando II (1996-2006 year). Manual - part 214

REAR SUSPENSION  2D-9

SSANGYONG  MY2002

SPECIAL TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

SPECIAL TOOLS TABLE

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Rear Spring Compressor

KAA2D140

SECTION 2E

TIRES AND WHEELS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Description and Operation .................................... 2E-2

Tire and Wheel Balancing .................................... 2E-2

Tire Chain Usage ................................................. 2E-3

Replacement Tires ............................................... 2E-3

All Season Tires ................................................... 2E-3

Passenger Metric Sized Tires ............................... 2E-3

Tire Label ............................................................ 2E-4

Spare Tire ............................................................ 2E-4

Wheels ................................................................ 2E-4

Inflation of Tires ................................................... 2E-4

Diagnostic Information and Procedures .............. 2E-5

Wheel Runout ...................................................... 2E-5

Maintenance and Repair ..................................... 2E-6

On-Vehicle Service ................................................. 2E-6

Wheel .................................................................. 2E-6

On-Vehicle Balancing ........................................... 2E-7

Unit Repair ............................................................ 2E-8

Alloy Wheel Porosity ............................................ 2E-8

Alloy Wheel Refinishing ....................................... 2E-8

Off-Vehicle Balancing .......................................... 2E-9

Correcting Non-Uniform Tires ............................... 2E-9

Tire and Wheel Match-Mounting ........................... 2E-9

Tire Mounting and Dismounting ............................ 2E-9

Specifications ..................................................... 2E-10

Tire Size and Pressure Specifications ................. 2E-10

Inflation Pressure Conversion Specifications ....... 2E-10

Fastener Tightening Specifications ..................... 2E-10

SSANGYONG MY2002

2E-2  TIRE AND WHEELS

TIRE AND  WHEEL BALANCING

There are two types of tire and wheel balancing: static
and dynamic.

Static balance is the equal distribution of weight around
the wheel. Assemblies that are statically unbalanced
cause a bouncing action called wheel tramp. This condi-
tion may eventually cause uneven tire wear.

DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Dynamic balance is the equal distribution of weight on
each side of the centerline so that when the assembly
spins there is no tendency for it to move from side to
side. Assemblies that are dynamically unbalanced may
cause wheel shimmy.

KAA2E010

KAA2E020

General Balance Precautions

Remove all deposits of foreign material from the inside
of the wheel.

Caution: Remove stones from the tread in order to
avoid operator injury during spin balancing.

Inspect the tire for any damage. Balance the tire accord-
ing to the equipment manufacturer’s recommendations.

KAA2E030

Wheel Weights

If more than 85 grams (3.0 ounces) are needed to static
balance the wheel, split the wheel weights as equally
as  possible between the inboard and the outboard
flanges.

Balancing the assemblies with factory alloy wheels re
quires the use of special nylon-coated, clip-on wheel
weights. These weights are designed to fit over the
thicker rim flange of the alloy wheel. Install these
weights with a plastictipped hammer.

Adhesive wheel weights are also available. Use the
following procedure to install adhesive wheel weights.

TIRE AND WHEELS  2E-3

SSANGYONG MY2002

TIRE CHAIN USAGE

Due to limited tire-to-body clearance on certain
vehicles,  recommendations for tire chain use are
published in the  Owner’s Manual. When tire chains
need to be used,  most current Ssangyong vehicles
require SAE Class “S” tire chains. These may also be
designated as 1100 Series, type PL tire chains. These
chains are specifically  designed to limit the “fly off”
effect which occurs when the wheel rotates.

Be sure that only fine-link chains are used which do
not add more than 15 mm (0.590 inch), including the
lock, to  the tread surface and the inner sides of the
tires. Manufacturers of tire chains have a specific chain
size for each tire size to ensure a proper fit when the chain
is installed. Be sure to purchase the correct chains for the
tires on which they are to be used. Use rubber adjusters to
take up any slack or clearance in loose chains.

Use of chains may adversely affect vehicle handling.
When tire chains are installed, follow these precautions:

•

Adjust speed to road conditions.

•

Avoid sharp turns.

•

Avoid locked-wheel braking.

To prevent chain damage to the vehicle, install the
chains on the front tires as tightly as possible. Tighten
them again after driving 0.4 to 0.8 kilometer (0.3 to 0.5
mile). The use of chains on the rear tires is not recom-
mended because they may contact the vehicle and pos-
sibly  damage it. If chains must be used on the rear
tires, be  sure there is sufficient clearance between the
chains and the body. Do not exceed 70 km/h (45 mph)
or the chain manufacturer’s speed limit, if lower. Avoid
large  bumps, potholes, severe turns and any other
maneuvers  which could cause the tires to bounce.
Follow any other instructions of the chain manufacturer
which do not disagree with the above instructions.

REPLACEMENT TIRES

A tire performance criteria (TPC) specification number
is molded in the sidewall near the tire size of all original
equipment tires. This specification number assures that
the tire meets performance standards for traction, en
durance, dimensions, noise, handling and rolling
resistance. Usually a specific TPC number is assigned
to each tire size.

Caution: Do not mix different types of tires on the
same vehicle such as radial, bias and bias-belted
tires except in emergencies, because vehicle han-
dling may be seriously affected and may result in
loss of control.

Use only replacement tires with the same size, load
range, and construction as the original. The use of any
other tire size or construction type may seriously affect
ride, handling, speedometer/odometer calibration, ve-
hicle ground clearance, and tire clearance to the body
and the chassis. This does not apply to the spare tire
furnished with the vehicle.

It is recommended that new tires be installed in pairs
on the same axle.

If it is necessary to replace only one tire, pair it with the
tire having the most tread to equalize the braking action.
Although they may appear different in tread design, tires
built by different manufacturers with identical TPC speci-
fications may be used on the same vehicle.

ALL SEASON  TIRES

Most vehicles are now equipped with steel-belted all
season radial tires as standard equipment. These tires
qualify as snow tires, with a 37 percent higher average
rating for snow traction than the non-all season radial
tires previously used. Other performance areas, such
as wet traction, rolling resistance, tread life, and air
retention, have also been improved. This was done by
improvements in both tread design and tread
compounds. These tires are identified by an “M + S”
molded in the tire sidewall following the size number.
The suffix “MS” is also molded in the sidewall after
the TPC specification number.

The optional handling tires used on some vehicles are
not all season tires. These will not have the “MS” mark-
ing after the tire size or the TPC specification number.

PASSENGER METRIC SIZED  TIRES

All Daewoo vehicles now use passenger (P) metric sized
tires. P-metric tires are available in two load ranges:
standard load (35 psi maximum) and extra load (41 psi
maximum). Most passenger vehicle tires are standard
load.

Most P-metric tire sizes do not have exact correspond-
ing alphanumeric tire sizes. For example, a P175/70R13

is not exactly equal in size and load-carrying capacity
to an FR70-13. For this reason, replacement tires should

be of the same TPC specification number as the origi-
nals. If P-metric tires must be replaced with other sizes,

consult a tire dealer. Tire companies can best recom-
mend the closest match of alphanumeric to P-metric

sizes within their own tire lines.

The metric term for measuring tire inflation pressure is
the kilopascal (kPa). Tire pressure may be printed in
both kPa and psi. One psi equals 6.895 kPa.

See the tire label or refer to “Tire Size and Pressure
Specifications” in this section for tire inflation
pressures.