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#1 of 29 '05 Sedona abnormal Front tire wear by fonedoc Apr 16, 2007 (8:20 am)
Ok..I had struts replaced and both front tire because of abnormal inside tire wear at 23,000 miles. I was ticked! They did give me a "free" alignment! Yea! Now today 4/16/07 at 31,000 miles my vehicle is in for the 30K service..(strut mounts are being replaced)the tech advisor calls and says my front tires need to be replaced for the same abnormal inside tire wear. I want to know if anyone else is seeing this issue? Outcome? Lemon law? Other boards to post on? Etc..? I have called Kia and opened a "consumer complaint" and have a case number. Please help if you can.   PS. I still have the first set of "abnormal" tires in my garage!   Thanks,  Fonedoc Replies to this message: dode (Apr 22, 2007 8:59 am) boxwrench (Apr 23, 2007 4:45 am) lety (Jul 11, 2007 12:06 pm) fedupkiaowner (Dec 31, 2007 8:07 am)
#2 of 29 Re: '05 Sedona abnormal Front tire wear [fonedoc] by dode Apr 22, 2007 (8:59 am)
Replying to: fonedoc (Apr 16, 2007 8:20 am) I have had the same problem. Had it in many times for various things and kept complaining about the front tire wear. Wanted them to do front end alingment, and they wanted to charge me. Finally when I agreed to pay, they founda bad strut, replaced and alingned for free. Complained further and received 2 new front tires (KUHMO CRAP) 10,000 miles later they where shot. At 62,000 a clunking noise developed in front and they changed both struts as a good will gesture. Like they knew they did'nt have problems. Bought new Michelins and so far so good.
#3 of 29 Re: '05 Sedona abnormal Front tire wear [fonedoc] by boxwrench Apr 23, 2007 (4:45 am)
Replying to: fonedoc (Apr 16, 2007 8:20 am) Our '04 Sedona EX has Kumho tires and at 24k when it was in for service at the Dealer, they said that the inside was wearing unevenly, and needed front end alignment. At our cost, as it was not covered under warranty.   As both front tires were worn more than the rear, after being rotated a number of times, I decided to use the New spare, and buy a new Kumho from "Pep Boys" for the other tire.   According to Pep Boys, the new Kuhmo was over $90 each, and didn't have any mileage warranty at all!! None!! This was the exact replacement tire that came on the car when new.   Well, I gave up on that idea, and will wait and get 4 new Michlin tires from Sams very soon.   So much for OEM tires on the early Kia Sedonas.   Recently, I had the strut mounting replaced under warranty per the tech service bulletin, and they did another alignment, as required in the TSB, and actually had them credit me for the alignment done months ago. This was done during 30K service. Which was WAY overpriced!   Boxwernch
#4 of 29 Re: '05 Sedona abnormal Front tire wear [fonedoc] by lety Jul 11, 2007 (12:06 pm)
Replying to: fonedoc (Apr 16, 2007 8:20 am) I have 113,000 miles on my KIA Sedona EX. I had the front struts replaces at around 76'000 miles along with the 2nd set of new tires. I remember I really did not have a choice. The machanic mentioned that the struts were so bad my tires would not last. Then I put the third set of new Michelin tires, after the new struts. Everytime I purchased tires I had the alignment redone. Now at 113,000 I have had to purchase a complete set of new tires, because my tires were worn out on the corners so bad that one tire even developed a flat. This has happened with every set of tires purchased and I'm on my fourth set of new tires now.
#5 of 29 215/70R15 tires--UNDERSIZED?? by albanybill Aug 27, 2007 (8:58 pm)
Hello everyone. My first post. Just bought a used 2004 KIA Sedona EX on 08/14. 27,800 miles. The Dealer (Hyundai with a sister KIA franchise) put 4 new Firestone 215/70R15 on. I thought they were undersized for a 4800 lb van (GVW almost 6,000), but that's what the owners manual calls for. Two days later, a family emergency required my wife, daughter, son, daughter-in-law and grandson to go to Tampa Fla. I made sure the Firestones were inflated to 35 psi cold, topped off all fluids, and packed them in the KIA. I gave my wife (who has never driven a mini-van) specific instructions, including keeping the max speed below 70, keeping a gas mileage log, and NOT allowing my son (high speed and road rage) to drive. Well, she let him drive--and he did 85 mph the whole way, with heavy acceleration, high speed turns, and last minute braking. The KIA made it down there and (almost) back with no problems. Just 50 miles from home, the new Firestone on the rear passenger side blew out the sidewall. They put on the spare & came home. I looked at the tire. Hole in the sidewall. But what caught my eye was the load rating---1620 lbs AT 44 PSI!! So what is the load rating at 35 psi? It seems that following KIA's 35 psi requirement will result in an underinflated and overloaded tire. Going back to the dealer to get these Firestones replaced. Any suggestions on which tire? Also, can I go to a 215/75R15, or a 225/70R15 on the Sedona? Thanks, AlbanyBill p.s. --- gas mileage only 16 mpg. I was concerned until I got in and noticed that the overdrive WAS OFF!! My wife confirmed that the "O/D OFF" light was on the whole way! NEVER LETTING ANYONE DRIVE MY VAN AGAIN!!! Replies to this message: capriracer (Aug 28, 2007 3:37 am) albanybill (Aug 28, 2007 12:25 pm) boxwrench (Aug 30, 2007 2:37 pm) davepath (May 29, 2008 11:00 am)
#6 of 29 Re: 215/70R15 tires--UNDERSIZED?? [albanybill] by capriracer Aug 28, 2007 (3:37 am)
Replying to: albanybill (Aug 27, 2007 8:58 pm) "....But what caught my eye was the load rating---1620 lbs AT 44 PSI!! ..."   Look again. I'll bet it says: Max Load 1620 pounds. Max inflation pressure 44 psi. These 2 items are not connected!   FYI, the maximum load for a P215/70R15 is 1620 # and it occurs at 35 psi. The 44 psi figure is an allowable usage pressure, but there is no increase in load carrying capacity as a result of the increased pressure.   As far as the sidewall blowout - I'll bet you will find a puncture somewhere in the tire. Tires don't like to run without pressure and one of they ways they fail when the pressure is too low is by the sidewall rubbing against itself. There should be some rubber dust if this is the case. Replies to this message: albanybill (Aug 28, 2007 12:25 pm) boxwrench (Aug 30, 2007 2:37 pm)
#7 of 29 Re: 215/70R15 tires--UNDERSIZED?? [capriracer] by albanybill Aug 28, 2007 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: capriracer (Aug 28, 2007 3:37 am) Oh. I didn't know that. Seriously, in 37 years of driving, I thought the max load came only at max pressure. Learn something every day. The dealer called today. He will look at the tire when I bring it in for the 30K. The spare looks like an OEM. It's also marked 1620 lbs. 44 psi. I've got all at 35 now. But I still think the 215/70R15 is marginal for a 6000 lb GVW. Can I go up one size (215/75 or 225/70) without problems? Thanks, AlbanyBill Replies to this message: boxwrench (Aug 30, 2007 2:37 pm)
#8 of 29 Re: 215/70R15 tires--UNDERSIZED?? [albanybill] by boxwrench Aug 30, 2007 (2:37 pm)
Replying to: albanybill (Aug 28, 2007 12:25 pm) Albany Bill,   Not sure what model Firestone tire you have on your van, but I just recently purchased new tires for my '04 Sedona EX, at Sams and I wanted Michelin X tires. The original Kuhmo tires were almost gone at 32K. I never had a lot of faith in the Korean made tires, although I had NO trouble to date. After making the deal, and they went to put them on, I was told that it was not the right tire for the Sedona. I then purchased Michelin Aqua-Tread tires (at $10 more per tire) which had to be ordered as no 215/70R15 were in stock. I equate the tires for the Sedona like tires in the past that were designated "Extra Load" tires, capable of higher pressure. That said, I love the Michelin Aqua-Tread tires with a 90k warranty!! Supposedly- no Hydroplaning on water, and they ride so smooth & quiet! I think I paid $114 each before a $60 instant rebate on 4 tires. You will notice that most tires are rated at 35 psi. Probably the higher rating required for the Sedona tires is because it is a smaller tire and there wasn't room for a larger tire when they designed the front clearance for the weight of the vehicle. Personally, the larger the tire, the more expensive the replacements are likely to be. Your Firestone tire probably had a problem, and thus the sidewall problem.   Boxwrench
#9 of 29 tire questions by rgochoa Sep 04, 2007 (6:38 am)
I have a 2006 Kia Sedona that I really like. Will be moving to Colorado shortly and am wondering if anyone has installed any type of mud and snow tires and if so what brand and what luck they have had with them. My van currently has original Michelin tires that show no abnormal wear after 19000 miles. Replies to this message: fishbreath (Sep 04, 2007 12:01 pm)
#10 of 29 Re: tire questions [rgochoa] by fishbreath Sep 04, 2007 (12:01 pm)
Replying to: rgochoa (Sep 04, 2007 6:38 am) I just bought an extra set of steel wheels with original handkook tires from a junk yard. The van only had 4,7?? miles an was totaled. I'm planning on getting 2 cooper discoverer M&S for the winter. I used the van with the handkook tires last winter 2 times and it did OK, but thoses tire are more like highway-rain tires. Time will tell.

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