https://www.tirerack.com/tpms/resul...odel=Kona+Electric&autoYear=2019&autoModClar=you guys that have awd and snow tires.
where they installed on stock wheels or aftermarket.
if aftermarket was there tpms installed on the wheels,
thanks
I bit the bullet and bought 18" snow tires ($$ ouch) for the stock rims and switch them out seasonally. But others have gone to spare 16" (I believe) rims and installed TPMS sensors and had no issues.you guys that have awd and snow tires.
where they installed on stock wheels or aftermarket.
if aftermarket was there tpms installed on the wheels,
thanks
I'm the the PNW and I say it's light to moderate snow, however I travel over the mountain passes and it can get icy/dicey at times. My 2019 Ultimate AWD handles great! I put on 19" snow tires and rotate off the all-seasons. We get quite a bit of rain so the all-seasons are on 3/4 of the year. My trick...I keep an electric air pump in the trunk and when the ice and snow get to making the car slip a little, I lower the tire pressure to 28 psi. (34psi recommended). This gives me a bit softer tire and slightly larger footprint. As soon as i'm out of the snow and ice, I pull over and put the pressure back up to 34psi (I can re-inflate all four in under four minutes. You can do the same with all seasons, but it's a harder tire so I would reduce your speed additionally. This trick works great when the roads turn to ice skating rinks. However...I know I'm preaching to the choir, but- you do this at your own risk. I do not condone driving in hazardous conditions, stay home and drink beers on bad days. :wink:How does an AWD Kona drive in the snow with All-Season tires (not snow tires) ? I'm looking to buy a high-mileage vehicle and hoping the AWD eliminated the need for snow tires? I live in southeast Michigan. We get snow but not as extensive as the mountain states. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Toyo Observe studless winter tires. This is my second season with them and I have never been stuck or felt like I was at risk when crossing mountain passes with snow and ice. They even look pretty nice on my 2019 Kona Ultimate.
Nope, I bout broke the bank buying 19" snow tires... In all seriousness, by the time you buy 16" rims, tires and TPMS sensors, you've spent close to $800-$1200 anyways...some people have gotten good deals on used rims, but I really like the stock rims so I spent the $.Did you buy separate rims?
I am up in Fort Nelson BC and my KONA has been amazing! Snow, Ice, Slush and Mud all in one day with no problem. I know they tote the Kona as the perfect SUV for the city (which pisses me off) this vehicle is very comfortable outside the city and off the pavement. Biggest down fall is the clearance height.It's been fine so far in northern BC canada. It's really grippy
It's designed to be able to get up snowy driveways.I am up in Fort Nelson BC and my KONA has been amazing! Snow, Ice, Slush and Mud all in one day with no problem. I know they tote the Kona as the perfect SUV for the city (which pisses me off) this vehicle is very comfortable outside the city and off the pavement. Biggest down fall is the clearance height.
Maybe where you live, but not where I live. My Kona has been amazing offroad. The Kona is designed for more then snow driveways. It does have AWD and the 4 wheel lock. I have personally driven up a gravel roads on a mountain in Alaska, snow covered roads in Northern BC, muddy and snowy lease and logging roads and horrendous backcountry trails. It handles it all with ease.It's designed to be able to get up snowy driveways.
It's not meant to be a offroader!