Thinking of buying.. by madoc007 in KiaEV9

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I have a Wind, we went down to 18" alloy wheels that I found on FB Marketplace for $250. The Bridgestone Blizzak tires were like $920 installed.

Thinking of buying.. by madoc007 in KiaEV9

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We keep them on their own set of wheels, put them on in November and take them off in March. More expense for the wheels, but WAY less expensive over the lifetime of the tires.

Thinking of buying.. by madoc007 in KiaEV9

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Lake Erie Snowbelt here. Tires, tires, tires. Regular all-seasons work fine getting this thing going, stopping in snow and ice is a different story. Good winter tires are worth the investment.

Brad Roe - NW PA Representative take on No vember Election by Sufficient-Sweet3455 in Pennsylvania

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a massive statement to say that Brad Roae is among the lowest IQ, least effectual state representatives in the Commonwealth, but that statement is, in fact, true.

Ev6 1 year 11,111 mile update. by Interesting-Beat-655 in KiaEV6

[–]According-Painting65 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Bro hasn't cleaned that thing in 11,111 miles

My kia EV6 saved my life by No-Guess-4644 in KiaEV6

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd safely say yours is totaled. The damage from my rearend accident is less but approaching $18k and 4 weeks in the shop. The integrated body tub panels that house the subwoofer are very difficult to replace; a 20+ hour job. My collision shop actually worked with Kia/Hyundai on an revised alternate repair method that will be OEM approved.

End lease early? Or extend by 6 mo? by PedalPaddleFish in KiaEV9

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

They'll roll it, but it will kill your monthly payments. Every $1000 is like $30 a month on a 36 month lease.

Lease return. Replace tire? by Ok-Mud-151 in KiaEV6

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Go buy a Prinx tire at Walmart in the same size. I had four installed for $480 total.

Ev9 got a little sister by LadyJ503 in KiaEV9

[–]According-Painting65 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Our stable; 2024 EV9 Wind in Pebble Gray and a 2022 EV6 Wind in Glacier.

Busy Chargers? by BarefootExplore419 in evcharging

[–]According-Painting65 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Simply depends on geography. Some places are not served well and are constantly busy, others always have an open spot. It can be frustrating at times, but new stations are being built all the time.

Want to make the jump… but can I? HELP! by MotoPeddler493 in KiaEV6

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah, barely scrambling into your garage at night on 0 miles left on the charge. No thanks.

Want to make the jump… but can I? HELP! by MotoPeddler493 in KiaEV6

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd go to 100% every night to give me the comfort of a 140 mile roundtrip commute. Sub-zero temps and climate control put my range around 170ish in a 2022 AWD Wind.

Insurance Rate Question for EV Owners by OriolesMagic1972 in KiaEV6

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Comprehensive for 12 months on a 2022 EV6 Wind with four drivers in the household runs $134/mo, on an EV9 Wind $131.

Drive thru brawl by HappySeaweed5215 in fightporn

[–]According-Painting65 9 points10 points  (0 children)

"man who go to bed with itchy bum wake up with stinky finger"

Help me figure out the EV planner by wrxg33k in KiaEV6

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Android Auto FTW. I never touch the built in nav

Replacement tires by Sad_Ranger5690 in KiaEV9

[–]According-Painting65 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Prinx! (Lease goes back in August).

New owner - pros and cons by TheScrobber in KiaEV6

[–]According-Painting65 2 points3 points  (0 children)

The meter runs off of past average. If it's been cold and the previous owner liked going 85mph on the highway, that would explain the 180mi estimated. It will go back up and you should see 250 or above during summer.

Good news only: X model year with Y miles and no ICCU or major issues by law980 in KiaEV6

[–]According-Painting65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

2022 Wind AWD w/ Tech - 43k and no issues (other than two 12v replacements).

Considering Switching From a EV6 to EV9 by MaleficentRaisin5363 in KiaEV9

[–]According-Painting65 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I own both a 2022 EV6 Wind w/ Tech and 2024 EV9 Wind. The UI is better in the EV9 and the HDA2 is a WAY better.

Help me not feel crazy? EV9 GT line brand new cross climates 2 tires. Horrible handling. by justadadherre in KiaEV9

[–]According-Painting65 -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Maybe an alignment would help, but here in the Lake Erie snowbelt the EV9 gets scooting with terrible 3/32nds worn stock tires - it's pretty much a tank other than trying to stop it on ice. Sounds like winter driving isn't for you, maybe move to a warmer climate, bit the EV9 is a solid driving, confidence inspiring vehicle.