This procedure covers dismounting old tires from wheels, mounting new tires, balancing the wheel/tire assemblies, and reinstalling them on the 2016-2024 Hyundai Tucson 2.5L AWD.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Tires (set of 4) × 4 — Use OEM specification or customer preference - 225/60R17 or 235/55R19 depending on trim
• Valve stems (TPMS compatible) × 4 — Use OEM specification for TPMS sensor compatibility
• Wheel balancing weights (adhesive or clip-on) × 1 — As needed based on balance results

Preparation

1. Verify tire size matches vehicle specifications (check door jamb sticker).
2. Inspect new tires for shipping damage or defects before mounting.
3. Raise vehicle with floor jack at designated lift points and secure on four jack stands.
4. Remove all four wheels from vehicle using appropriate socket (typically 19mm or 21mm).
5. Note wheel positions if directional tires or rotation pattern is being followed.

Procedure

1. 1

   Deflate and dismount old tires
   Remove valve core from each wheel to fully deflate tires. Position wheel on tire changer machine, apply bead breaker to both sides of tire to break beads from rim. Use tire changer mounting arm to carefully pry tire off wheel, taking care to avoid TPMS sensor location (typically at 90 degrees from valve stem). Remove tire completely from wheel.
2. 2

   Clean and inspect wheels
   Use wire brush to clean wheel bead seating surfaces, removing all old tire residue, rust, and corrosion. Inspect wheel for cracks, bends, or damage. Check TPMS sensor for damage and verify it moves freely. Clean valve stem area thoroughly.
3. 3

   Replace valve stems if needed
   If installing new TPMS-compatible valve stems, carefully remove old stems ensuring TPMS sensor is not damaged. Install new valve stems according to TPMS sensor manufacturer specifications. If reusing existing stems, inspect rubber for cracks or deterioration and replace if necessary.
   ⚠TPMS sensors are fragile. Never use metal valve stems on TPMS-equipped wheels. Use only approved rubber snap-in or aluminum clamp-in TPMS valve stems.
4. 4

   Mount new tires
   Apply tire bead lubricant generously to both tire beads and wheel rim surfaces. Position tire on wheel with any directional arrows pointing in correct rotation direction and position TPMS sensor away from mounting area. Use tire changer to work bottom bead over rim, then top bead, ensuring mounting head does not contact TPMS sensor. Verify tire is properly centered on wheel.
5. 5

   Inflate and seat tire beads
   Install valve core and inflate tire to approximately 40 PSI to seat beads. Listen and watch for both beads to pop into place on rim. Once beads are seated, adjust pressure to vehicle specification (typically 33-35 PSI for Tucson, verify on door jamb sticker). Check for leaks around valve stem and bead areas.
   ⚠️Never exceed 40 PSI when seating beads. Stand back from tire during inflation in case of bead seating failure. Use a safety cage if available.
6. 6

   Balance wheel and tire assembly
   Mount wheel/tire assembly on balancing machine using appropriate centering cone for Tucson hub bore (67.1mm). Input wheel diameter and width into balancer. Spin wheel and wait for balance reading. Install adhesive or clip-on weights as indicated by balancer on both inner and outer wheel surfaces. Re-spin to verify balance is within 5 grams or less. Remove any old weights before final verification.
7. 7

   Repeat for remaining wheels
   Repeat steps 1 through 6 for the remaining three wheels. Maintain organization to track which wheel came from which position if following a rotation pattern.
8. 8

   Install wheels on vehicle
   Clean wheel mounting surfaces on hubs with wire brush. Position wheels onto hubs, ensuring centering is correct. Thread lug nuts by hand onto all studs. Using a torque wrench, tighten lug nuts in a star pattern to specification.
   ⚠Always torque lug nuts in a star (criss-cross) pattern to ensure even wheel seating and prevent warping.
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
9. 9

   Lower vehicle and final torque
   Carefully lower vehicle from jack stands and remove stands. Lower vehicle completely to ground. Perform final torque verification of all lug nuts in star pattern using torque wrench set to specification.
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)

Reassembly

1. Verify all lug nuts are torqued to specification in star pattern.
2. Set tire pressures to vehicle specification found on driver door jamb sticker (typically 33-35 PSI cold).
3. Reset TPMS system if required using scan tool or vehicle menu procedure (varies by model year).

Verification

• Verify all four tires are inflated to correct pressure using accurate tire gauge.
• Check that TPMS warning light is not illuminated on instrument cluster after short test drive.
• Confirm no vibration is present at highway speeds, indicating proper balance.
• Visually inspect all wheels to ensure weights are secure and tires are seated properly on rims.
• Re-torque lug nuts after first 50-100 miles of driving as recommended practice.

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