What is the tire size for the Kia Cerato?
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The Kia Cerato has two tire sizes: 205/50R16 and 195/60R15. The first numbers, 205 and 195, represent the tire widths in millimeters. The numbers 50 and 60 indicate the aspect ratios of the tire cross-sections, which are 50% and 60% respectively, meaning the cross-section height is 50% and 60% of the width. The numbers 16 and 15 represent the rim diameters in inches. The middle letters or symbols have special meanings: "X" denotes high-pressure tires; "R" and "Z" denote radial tires; "—" denotes low-pressure tires. The Kia Cerato uses Kumho tires. 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 at a right angle to the ground; Remove the hubcap, loosen the nuts counterclockwise. Do not completely remove the nuts; just loosen them enough to eliminate resistance. Keeping the tire on the ground when first loosening the nuts ensures that the nuts turn instead of the tire; Turn the nuts counterclockwise until they are loose. Repeat this step for all lug nuts, then fully remove the nuts; Place the new tire on the wheel hub, carefully aligning the tire rim with the wheel bolts. Install the lug nuts and hand-tighten them until all nuts are snug. At this point, the tire replacement is complete. In addition to the size, tires are also marked with 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 at which the tire can carry a specified load under defined conditions. Letters A to Z represent certified 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 specification: Indicates the rim size compatible with the tire for practical use, such as standard rim 5.00F.