Kia EV2: Tyres and wheels / Snow tyres

If you choose to equip your Kia EV2 with specialized snow tyres for winter driving, they should match the exact dimensions and possess identical load capacities as the original factory standard tyres.

Always install snow tyres uniformly across all four wheels; failing to do so and mixing tyre types can result in dangerous vehicle handling instability.

Snow tyres should be inflated with 28 kPa (4 psi) more air pressure than the standard recommended pressure levels indicated on the vehicle placard label located on the driver-side centre pillar, or up to the maximum cold inflation pressure marked on the tyre sidewall, whichever value is lower.

Never drive at high speeds exceeding 120 km/h (75 mph) when your vehicle is fitted with winter snow tyres.

Summer tyres warning

Do not use summer tyres when ambient temperatures drop below 7 °C (45 °F) or when driving on snow and ice. At low temperatures below 7 °C (45 °F), summer compound tyres lose their engineered elasticity, resulting in a severe drop in surface traction and braking power. Change your vehicle's shoes to winter or all-season tyres matching the standard size, both identified by the M+S (Mud and Snow) designation. Utilizing summer tyres in freezing weather conditions can cause microscopic tread cracking and result in permanent tyre structural damage.