What are the tire specifications for the Kia KX3?
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The Kia KX3 has two tire specifications: 205/65R16 and 215/60R17. In 205/65R16, the first number 205 indicates the tire width is 205mm, 65 represents the aspect ratio (the height of the tire's cross-section is 65% of its width), and 16 denotes the rim diameter is 16 inches. The letter "R" in the middle stands for radial tire. In 215/60R17, the first number 215 indicates the tire width is 215mm, 60 represents the aspect ratio (the height of the tire's cross-section is 60% of its width), and 17 denotes the rim diameter is 17 inches. The letter "R" in the middle stands for radial tire. The Kia KX3 tires feature a multi-spoke petal-style gray and silver dual-tone wheel design, using Kumho brand tires with the SOLUS-HS63 tread pattern. The spare tire is non-full-size. If you want to replace the tires yourself, follow these steps: Retrieve the spare tire and jack, place the jack under the vehicle frame near the tire to be replaced, ensuring the jack contacts the metal part of the frame. Raise the jack until it supports the car. The jack should be positioned under the vehicle, and ensure it is perpendicular to the ground. Remove the hubcap and loosen the nuts counterclockwise. Do not fully loosen them; just enough to eliminate resistance. When loosening the nuts for the first time, keeping the tire on the ground ensures the nuts turn, not the tire. Turn the nuts counterclockwise until they are loose. Repeat this step for all lug nuts, then fully remove them. Place the new tire on the wheel hub, carefully aligning the tire rim with the wheel bolts. Install the lug nuts and tighten them by hand until all nuts are snug. The tire replacement is now complete. Besides the specifications, tires also display the following common data: Tire cord material: Indicated by Chinese pinyin, such as M for cotton cord, R for rayon cord, N for nylon cord, G for steel cord, and ZG for steel radial cord tires. Speed rating: Indicates the maximum speed the tire can carry under specified conditions. Letters A to Z represent speed ratings from 4.8 km/h to 300 km/h. Common speed ratings include: Q: 160 km/h; H: 210 km/h; V: 240 km/h; W: 270 km/h; Y: 300 km/h. Rim specifications: Indicate the rim size compatible with the tire, facilitating practical use, such as "Standard rim 5.00F."