Kia Sportage: Snowy or icy conditions / 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 your vehicle's original equipment tires.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 local, state and municipal regulations for possible restrictions against their use.
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 affected.
Snowy or icy conditions
To drive your vehicle in deep snow, it may be necessary to use snow tires or
to install tire chains on your tires. If snow tires are needed, it is necessary
to select tires equivalent in size and ...
Tire chains
Since 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 ...
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Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Owners Manual: Non-operational conditions of parking assist system
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