SsangYong Korando III (2010 year). Manual - part 560

15-4

Wheel assembly changed

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Wheel Assembly

Old

16-inch Silver

17-inch Silver

18-inch Hyper silver

PN: 41730-34000

PN: 41730-34100

PN: 41730-34220

New

16-inch Silver

17-inch Silver

18-inch Diamond cutting

PN: 41730-34200

PN: 41730-34300

PN: 41730-34400

- 16, 17 and 18-inch wheel assembly design changed
   (For 17-inch: existing 18-inch design used)
   (For 18-inch: Hyper silver type → Diamond cutting type)
- Wheel offset and tire size same as before

2. MAJOR CHANGES

15-5

4170-00

Wheel module

The wheel modules are mounted to each wheel rim and hole. They transmit the signal of the pressure 
and temperature in tire, rotating direction and wheel module ID code, etc. using the radio frequency to 
the TPMS ECU.

Repair kit 

Repair kit casing design changed (open cover type → integrated type)

Repair kit changed

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Newly added TPMS (Tire Pressure Monitoring System)

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15-6

1. OVERVIEW

A radial tire uses a cord angle of 90 degrees. That is, the cord material runs in a radial or direct line from 

one bead to the other across the tread. In addition, a radial tire has a belt overwrap under the tread 

surface to provide greater structural stability. The belt overwrap of a radial tire distortion while the radial 

structure enables high speed driving.

Tire supports the weight of the vehicle, reduces the impact from the road and at the same time, 

transmits the power to propel, brake and steer on the road. It also functions to maintain a 
vehicle’s movement. In order to complete such tasks, a tire must be structured to be a resilient 

vessel of air.

There is wear limit mark on the tire, which protrudes as a strip shape located approximately 1.6 mm from 
the groove bottom. This wear limit mark is not seen from the outside so there is additional "▲" 

mark on the shoulder to let the driver find the wear mark easily. To measure the tire groove depth, 

measure at any point other than the point which has a wear limit mark.

The tire is worn unevenly according to the driver's driving habit, improper servicing, low tire inflation 

pressure, changed tire location, etc.

1) Structure of Tire

Tread

This thick layer of rubber provides the interface 

between the tire and the road. Wear-resistant 

rubber is used to protect the carcass and belt 

against fractures and impacts and to deliver a 

long driving life. 

Shoulder

Located between the tread and sidewall, the 

shoulder rubber is the thickest so that the design 

must allow for the easy diffusion of heat 

generated within the tire while driving. 

Sidewall

The part between the shoulder and bead, the 

flexible sidewall protects the carcass and 
enhances the ride. A tire’s type, size, 

structure, pattern, manufacturing company, 

product name and various characters are 

indicated here. 

Bead

The bead attaches the tire to the rim and wraps 

the end of the cord fabric. Comprised of the bead 

wire, core, flipper and other parts, the bead is 

generally designed to be slightly tight around the 

rim so that in the case of a sudden drop in inflation 

pressure, the tire will not fall off the rim.

Carcass

As the most important framework of a tire, the 

entire inner layer of cord fabric is called the 

carcass. The carcass acts to support air pressure, 

vertical load and absorb shocks. 

Valve

Belt

Bead core

15-7

4170-00

2) Tire Unit Indication

Aspect ratio (%)

= Nominal section height (H) / Nominal section 

width (W)

X 100

3) Tire Inflation Pressure (32 psi)

Proper inflation pressure

Excessive inflation pressure

Low inflation pressure

The contact area between the 

ground and tire faces the tread 

layer completely. Thus the driving 

force and the braking force are 

optimized, and the tire is worn out 

evenly resulting in increased life.

The contact area between the 

ground and tire is not enough, 

so the tire is worn out unevenly 

and the tire is vulnerability to 

outside influence.

The contact area between the 

ground and tire is excessive, so 

a lot of heat is generated and 

the tire is worn out unevenly and 

abnormally.

Tread width

Tread width

Tread width