Snow Tires; Driving In Flooded Areas - Kia Spectra 2006 Owner's Manual

Driving tips

Snow tires

If you mount snow tires on your Kia,
make sure they are radial tires of the
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same size and load range as the
original tires. Mount snow tires on all
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four wheels to balance your vehicle's
handling in all weather conditions.
Keep in mind that the traction provid-
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ed by snow tires on dry roads may
not be as high as your vehicle's orig-
inal equipment tires. You should drive
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cautiously even when the roads are
clear. Check with the tire dealer for
maximum speed recommendations.
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WARNING
- Snow tire
size
Snow tires should be equivalent
in size and type to the vehicle's
standard tires. Otherwise, the
safety and handling of your
vehicle may be adversely affect-
ed.
Do not install studded tires without
first checking local and provincial
regulations for possible restrictions
against their use.

Driving in flooded areas

Avoid driving through flooded areas
unless you are sure the water is no
higher than the bottom of the wheel
hub. Drive through any water slowly.
Allow adequate stopping distance
because brake performance may be
affected.
After driving through water, dry the
brakes by gently applying them sev-
eral times while the vehicle is moving
slowly.