Complete tire mount and balance procedure for all four wheels, including removal, mounting new or replacement tires, dynamic balancing, and reinstallation with proper torque specifications.

Warnings

Tools required

Parts

• Tires (set of 4) × 4 — 205/55R16 or as specified on door jamb
• Valve stems × 4 — TR413 or TPMS valve stems
• Wheel weights (adhesive or clip-on) × 1 — As needed per balancer
• Valve stem caps × 4 — Standard plastic or metal

Preparation

1. Park vehicle on level, solid surface and engage parking brake
2. Verify tire size requirements from driver door jamb placard (typically 205/55R16 for base model)
3. Check that replacement tires match required specifications for size, load rating, and speed rating
4. Loosen all wheel lug nuts approximately 1 turn while vehicle is on ground
5. Lift vehicle using floor jack at designated jacking points (reinforced pinch welds)
6. Support vehicle securely on four jack stands at chassis jacking points
7. Remove all four wheels and set aside in safe location

Procedure

1. 1

   Inspect Wheels and TPMS Sensors
   Thoroughly inspect each wheel for cracks, bends, or damage to mounting surfaces. Check TPMS sensor condition and mounting hardware. Clean wheel mounting surfaces and hub contact areas with wire brush to remove corrosion and debris. Verify all TPMS sensors are functioning if reusing existing sensors.
2. 2

   Deflate and Remove Old Tires
   Remove valve core from each tire to fully deflate. Break tire bead on both sides using tire machine bead breaker, ensuring TPMS sensor location is noted to avoid damage. Mount wheel on tire machine turntable and use mounting arm to lift top bead over rim, then remove bottom bead. Remove tire completely from wheel.
3. 3

   Clean and Prepare Wheels
   Remove old wheel weights from both inner and outer rim surfaces. Clean tire bead seats thoroughly on both inner and outer edges, removing all old rubber, corrosion, and debris. Inspect valve stem hole area and clean thoroughly. For TPMS-equipped wheels, verify sensor mounting area is clean and undamaged.
4. 4

   Install New Valve Stems
   Remove old valve stems and install new TPMS-compatible valve stems in each wheel. For TPMS sensors, use appropriate service kit valve stems and torque sensor nuts to manufacturer specification (typically hand-tight plus 1/4 turn for rubber stems). Ensure valve stems are properly seated and sealed.
5. 5

   Mount New Tires
   Apply generous amount of tire bead lubricant to both tire beads and wheel rim surfaces. Position tire on wheel with directional arrow (if applicable) pointing forward for rotation direction. Mount tire using tire machine, inserting bottom bead first, then top bead. Keep mounting head away from TPMS sensor location (typically at 90-degree offset from valve stem).
6. 6

   Seat Tire Beads and Inflate
   Inflate tire to seat both beads properly on rim, listening for audible 'pop' indicating bead seating. Initial inflation may require up to 40 PSI to seat beads. Once beads are seated, adjust pressure to 33 PSI (or as specified on door jamb placard). Install valve core and valve cap. Verify no air leaks around bead or valve stem.
7. 7

   Balance Wheels
   Mount wheel/tire assembly on balancing machine according to machine manufacturer instructions. Enter wheel diameter and width specifications (16x6.5 for base model). Run balance cycle and note weight locations indicated by machine. Install adhesive or clip-on weights as required at indicated positions on both inner and outer rim surfaces. Re-spin to verify balance is within acceptable tolerance (typically less than 0.25 oz). Repeat for all four wheels.
8. 8

   Install Wheels on Vehicle
   Clean wheel hub mounting surfaces on vehicle to ensure proper seating. Mount each wheel onto hub, aligning holes with studs. Thread lug nuts by hand until snug to ensure proper thread engagement. Using a crossing/star pattern, tighten lug nuts in stages: first to 50 Nm hand-tight in pattern, then to 100 Nm, then to final specification.
   Torque spec

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

   Lower Vehicle and Final Torque
   Carefully lower vehicle from jack stands to ground while keeping floor jack in place for support. Remove jack stands completely. Lower vehicle fully to ground. Perform final torque on all lug nuts using calibrated torque wrench to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) in proper star pattern for 5-lug wheels. Double-check each lug nut in sequence.
   Torque spec

   Wheel Lug Nuts140 Nm (103 lb-ft)
10. 10

    Set Final Tire Pressures and Reset TPMS
    Using accurate tire pressure gauge, adjust all four tires to specification listed on door jamb placard (typically 33 PSI front and rear for 2015 Forte). Ensure spare tire is also at proper pressure if accessible. If TPMS warning light is illuminated, perform TPMS relearn procedure: Turn ignition to ON position without starting engine, press TPMS reset button under steering column for 3 seconds until light blinks. Drive vehicle above 15 mph for 10-15 minutes to complete relearn.

Reassembly

1. Verify all lug nuts are torqued to specification in proper star pattern
2. Confirm all valve stem caps are installed to prevent dirt contamination
3. Ensure tire pressures match vehicle placard specifications
4. Reset TPMS system if warning light is present

Verification

• Test drive vehicle at low speed and verify no vibration or pulling to either side
• Listen for any unusual noises from wheels during slow-speed turns
• After 50-100 miles of driving, re-torque all lug nuts to 140 Nm (103 lb-ft) in star pattern
• Verify TPMS warning light is off and all tire pressures are correctly displayed
• Confirm all wheels are properly balanced with no vibration at highway speeds
• Inspect lug nuts and valve stems for any signs of looseness or leaks after initial drive

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