Kia EV9 2023 Owner's Manual page 372

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僅 If the temperature is below 7°C or you are driving on snowy or icy roads, the summer
tires lose their brake performance and traction as the tire grip weakens significantly.
僅 If the temperature is below 7°C or you are driving on snowy or icy roads, mount snow
tires or all-season tires of the same size with your vehicle's standard tire for safe driving.
Both snow and all-season tires have M+S markings.
僅 When using the M+S tires, use tires with the same tread produced by the same manu-
facturer for safe driving.
僅 When driving with the M+S tires with the lower maximum allowable speed than that of
the vehicle's standard summer tire, be careful not to exceed the speed allowed for the
M+S tires.
Snow tires
If you mount snow tires on your vehicle, make sure they are radial tires of the same size
and load range as the original tires. Mount snow tires on all four wheels to balance your
vehicle's handling in all weather conditions. Keep in mind that the traction provided by
snow tires on dry roads may not be as high as the traction provided by the tires originally
installed on your vehicle. You should drive cautiously even when the roads are clear.
Check with the tire dealer for maximum speed recommendations.
Do not install studded tires without first checking all applicable regulations for possible
restrictions on their use.
WARNING
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 affected.
Tire chains
Because the sidewalls of radial tires are thinner, they can be damaged by mounting some
types of snow chains on them. Therefore, the use of snow tires is recommended instead of
snow chains. Do not mount tire chains on vehicles equipped with aluminum wheels; snow
chains may cause damage to the wheels.
Damage to your vehicle caused by improper snow chain use is not covered by your vehi-
cle manufacturer's warranty.
When using tire chains, attach them to the drive wheels as follows.
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