Tire Chains on 2016 Kia Sorento with 235/60 R18 Sized Tires

Question:

my kia sorento is considered 2016 but it was manufactured on 9-8-15. It has 235/60-r18 tires. They are made by Nexen and are 10SH. Its all-wheel drive. Also my Kia model is EXV6. What chains do you recommend and what end of the car do they go on - front or rear? Thanks.

asked by: Michael H

Expert Reply:

I found an online version of the owner's manual for your 2016 Kia Sorento and it made no mention of tire chains whatsoever. You should check your owner's manual, or with Kia, for any restrictions on using tire chains and which axle they should be installed on for your particular model. I've linked a video of some chains on a Sorento and they're on the front but I can't verify whether this is an All-Wheel Drive model or not.

The most popular chains we carry for your 235/60 R18 sized tires is # PW2029C. These install manually and use spring roller wrapped in wire to create traction through snow. They're also Class S compatible which means they require very little clearance between the tire and the vehicle. You may also be interested in the rubber adjusters, # PW99, to help with installation and keeping the chains tight.

expert reply by: Charles S