2024 Kia EV9 — going one inch smaller for winter wheels

Following up on going one inch smaller for winter wheels: still happening, but I have better notes now. No warning lights, which is why I'm documenting it.

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. In Phoenix, dedicated winters on the 2024 Kia EV9 paid off more than I expected on ice, even on plowed roads. I'd do that before spending real money. On “going one inch smaller for winter wheels,” that was the fork that mattered for me. Post the numbers (or the code) and people can get more specific. I'll poke at it this weekend.

This is a climate question as much as a tire question. If Phoenix only sees a few real storms, a good all-weather on the 2024 Kia EV9 can be the saner daily. That's where I'd start. Run the total, not the monthly, before you commit. I'd rather be boring and correct. I'd rather pay for diagnosis than a second guess-repair.

This is a climate question as much as a tire question. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 2024 Kia EV9. Then you'll know the next fork. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. This is me being the wet blanket on purpose.

Salt and cold mornings punish cheap shortcuts. Watch brake clearance and overall diameter if you downsize winter wheels on the 2024 Kia EV9. I'd do that before spending real money. This is from a 2024 Kia EV9 in Phoenix with 37,500 miles. If it doesn't change the out-the-door or the repair estimate, it's noise. I'll poke at it this weekend.