Kia Rio Parts And Accessories

Improve Your Kia Rio Handling in 3 Easy Ways

Your Rio is a small car with a big Kia personality. It looks great, standing out for style in the subcompact sedan segment, and it's loaded with the latest tech. Among the few complaints about it, though -- its "road feel," or put simply, its handling.

There's more than a few ways you can improve that. Here's just a few.

1. Update the Suspension

Suspension upgrades can provide better stability, make cornering more precise, and polish the overall road feel. The easiest way to do one is to replace the factory springs -- put in lowering springs (to reduce ground clearance). You should also install performance shocks and struts in place of the originals (to dramatically reduce the effects of bumpy roads).

2. Mod the Steering

Consider replacing the steering column with a tilting and telescopic one; it'll make longer drives particularly a lot more comfortable. Couple that with swapping out the old steering box with a close-ratio type, and shifts can become smoother to boot.

3. Customize the Brakes

The best finishing touch possible is to get the best stopping power possible. That means updating the brakes -- putting in a better system. Install slotted disc brakes, for example, which can resist heat better, and the brakes can last longer. Install ceramic brake pads, for another example, which produce less dust, and the brakes can stay cleaner, helping them work better.

You don't have to stop with handling mods, either; there's plenty of ways to go after that. Need any help along the way? Schedule a service appointment at a Kia dealer.

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