Hyundai Genesis: Tires and wheels / Wheel replacement & Tire traction

Wheel replacement

When replacing the metal wheels for any reason, make sure the new wheels are equivalent to the original factory units in diameter, rim width and offset.

Tire traction

Tire traction can be reduced if you drive on worn tires, tires that are improperly inflated or on slippery road surfaces. Tires should be replaced when tread wear indicators appear. To reduce the possibility of losing control, slow down whenever there is rain, snow or ice on the road.

Tire replacement

If the tire is worn evenly, a tread wear indicator will appear as a solid band across the tread. This shows there is less than 1/16 inch (1.6 mm) of tread left on the tire. Replace the tire ...

Tire maintenance

In addition to proper inflation, correct wheel alignment helps to decrease tire wear. If you find a tire is worn unevenly, have your dealer check the wheel alignment. When you have new tires ...

Other information:

Hyundai Genesis (DH) 2013-2016 Service Manual: Blind Spot Detection Unit Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the rear bumper. (Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper") 3. Remove the BSD unit (A) after loosening the mounting nuts.     Take care not to separate the bracket from rear bumper when removing the BSD sensor. ...

Hyundai Genesis (DH) 2013-2016 Service Manual: Repair procedures

Removal 1. Disconnect the battery negative cable from the battery and then wait for at least 30 seconds. 2. Turn the steering wheel so that the front wheels are placed in the straight ahead position. 3. Remove the airbag module. (Refer to Restraint - "Driver Airbag (DAB) Module and Cloc ...