Kia K5 2021 Owner's Manual page 446

Driving your vehicle
Tire chains
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Since the sidewalls on some radial
tires are thinner than other types of
tires, they may be damaged by
mounting certain types of tire
chains on them. Therefore, the use
of snow tires is recommended
instead of tire chains. Do not mount
tire chains on vehicles equipped with
aluminum wheels; if unavoidable,
use a wire type chain. Install the tire
chain after reviewing the instruc-
tions provided with the tire chains.
Damage to your vehicle caused by
improper tire chain use is not cov-
ered by your vehicle manufacturer's
warranty.
NOTICE
The use of tire chains may
adversely affect vehicle handling:
Drive less than 20 mph (30 km/h)
or the chain manufacturer's rec-
ommended speed limit, whichever
is lower.
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Drive carefully and avoid bumps,
holes, sharp turns, and other road
hazards, which may cause the
vehicle to bounce.
Avoid sharp turns or locked wheel
braking.
For all wheel drive vehicle, the use
of snow tires is recommended
instead of tire chains; If unavoid-
able, mount snow chains on the
front tires only. In this case, use
snow chains with a thickness of
less than 0.47 in (12 mm)
and minimize the driving distance
in order to prevent damage to the
all wheel drive system.
CAUTION
Install tire chains on the front
tires. It should be noted that
installing tire chains on the tires
will provide a greater driving
force, but will not prevent side
skids.
Do not install studded tires with-
out first checking local and munic-
ipal regulations for possible
restrictions against their use.
Chain installation
When installing tire chains, follow
the manufacturer's instructions and
mount them as tightly possible.
Drive slowly (less than 20 mph (30
km/h)) with chains installed. If you
hear the chains contacting the body
Winter driving