Canadian 2021 Telluride

[dansta]

Well I finally got the email gents, sales associate gave me my VIN and said that my car was made. Just waiting for it to make its way from Georgia and I should have a firm date in a few days. Took a little under two months from my date of ordering. I’ll keep you posted.

 

[nabatron]

Well I finally got the email gents, sales associate gave me my VIN and said that my car was made. Just waiting for it to make its way from Georgia and I should have a firm date in a few days. Took a little under two months from my date of ordering. I’ll keep you posted.

What model you order?

 

[dansta]

What model you order?

The Nightsky Edition in Glacier White Pearl

 

[nabatron]

The Nightsky Edition in Glacier White Pearl

Gotcha thats probably the reason why you got it so fast. Factory has made the nightsky/nightfall edition priority over the top end telluride with nappa.

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[mario.b1985]

I purchased from Orangeville Kia too (Ryan). Got around $2000 off MSRP and also dealt with Ryan. Ordered the car end of July and picked it up 2 weeks ago. Also bought the warranty. 7yr/140km. They discounted that about $600.

Next is the ceramic coating from OCD in Orangeville.

 

[mario.b1985]

Has anyone in Canada given some thought about rust proofing / undercoating? I keep the car in the garage so trying to see if I should do it. I don’t like how it drips and don’t like them drilling holes which can void the paint warranty if the paint cracks.

 

[nabatron]

Has anyone in Canada given some thought about rust proofing / undercoating? I keep the car in the garage so trying to see if I should do it. I don’t like how it drips and don’t like them drilling holes which can void the paint warranty if the paint cracks.

I never get undercoat on vehicles. I think its a waste of money but to each their own. Also rarely keep my vehicles longer then 5 years.

 

[Western]

Undercoating sounds good in theory, but is worth researching. There is a school of thought that says that the standardized rubber/asphalt type coating approach which is often used in fact is a bad thing to do, since over time moisture can penetrate and is trapped between the metal and the coating, and the corrosion is greater than without the coating. Other approaches don't use rubber/asphalt, but instead use a waxy or oil spray film (Fluid Film is one of the more recommended brands). But I think with that latter approach you need to get it done every few years versus a one-time thing with the rubber/asphalt. YMMV. It will be interesting to hear the views of others.

I am coming up 17+ years with a 2003 4Runner with the Canadian winter and salt of Alberta, and the body is still great with no rust - a fair bit of rust on the frame and undercarriage (17+ years duh!), but no holes nor any risk to frame structural integrity, so kudos to Toyota on that front. I did get spray asphalt type undercoating at time of purchase, and most is long-gone, not sure to what extent that treatment contributed to the positive performance on the undercarriage.

I pick up my Nightsky tomorrow in Calgary and first step after is the install of protective coatings and some tinting, and then winter wheels (RTX Najin satin black 18") and tires (Blizzaks 245/60/R18) on Friday at UrbanEx. I'm still on the fence about undercoating, so looking forward to hearing other views, my research continues.

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[dansta]

Has anyone in Canada given some thought about rust proofing / undercoating? I keep the car in the garage so trying to see if I should do it. I don’t like how it drips and don’t like them drilling holes which can void the paint warranty if the paint cracks.

If you are a DIYer, many people have said how well things such as fluid film work for protecting the underbody of the car. There are numerous youtube videos on where they apply it and even some videos of yearly reviews of performance. At $15.99 a can, it isn't a bad proposition. I believe most people would say you can use 4-6 cans, depending on how liberal you apply it.

The alternative would be to take it to those places like krown or corrosion free, the only thing is you aren't 100% confident in their quality of work and if they are getting it into every nook and cranny that you would yourself. All dependent on the mood of the applicator.

Lastly, some people have also recommended at Princess Auto "Pro-Film" by gumout, which is supposedly a similiar product to fluid film at a much cheaper price $4.99 a can.

 

[YAH DEF]

Has anyone in Canada given some thought about rust proofing / undercoating? I keep the car in the garage so trying to see if I should do it. I don’t like how it drips and don’t like them drilling holes which can void the paint warranty if the paint cracks.

I have never had it done. I usually keep my vehicles about 7 years, and rust has never been an issue. All Hondas though, before the Telly, so maybe they have a good history with rust? I'm planning on at least 10 years with the Telly and still can't convince myself to get any rust proofing done.

 

[mario.b1985]

Im on the fence about rust proofing too. I have a Kia Forte Koup SX 2011 and I never got it rust proofed. I bought the car 1 year old and don't think the previous owner did it either. Apart from some rust in an area where I got hit and had a bad job done on the repair, the car seems pretty good.

I am getting the ceramic coating done (opti-coat) next week so will just rely on leaving the car in the garage and giving it a good wash more frequently. I have warranty for 7 years so i plan to keep it for that long at least, and if i want to keep it longer, I guess after 7 years i won't even care if rust starts showing up.

 

[westcoastTelly]

Has anyone in Canada given some thought about rust proofing / undercoating? I keep the car in the garage so trying to see if I should do it. I don’t like how it drips and don’t like them drilling holes which can void the paint warranty if the paint cracks.

https://www.autoguide.com/auto-news/2015/03/should-you-rust-proof-your-new-car-.html

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[mario.b1985]

Undercoating sounds good in theory, but is worth researching. There is a school of thought that says that the standardized rubber/asphalt type coating approach which is often used in fact is a bad thing to do, since over time moisture can penetrate and is trapped between the metal and the coating, and the corrosion is greater than without the coating. Other approaches don't use rubber/asphalt, but instead use a waxy or oil spray film (Fluid Film is one of the more recommended brands). But I think with that latter approach you need to get it done every few years versus a one-time thing with the rubber/asphalt. YMMV. It will be interesting to hear the views of others.

I am coming up 17+ years with a 2003 4Runner with the Canadian winter and salt of Alberta, and the body is still great with no rust - a fair bit of rust on the frame and undercarriage (17+ years duh!), but no holes nor any risk to frame structural integrity, so kudos to Toyota on that front. I did get spray asphalt type undercoating at time of purchase, and most is long-gone, not sure to what extent that treatment contributed to the positive performance on the undercarriage.

I pick up my Nightsky tomorrow in Calgary and first step after is the install of protective coatings and some tinting, and then winter wheels (RTX Najin satin black 18") and tires (Blizzaks 245/60/R18) on Friday at UrbanEx. I'm still on the fence about undercoating, so looking forward to hearing other views, my research continues.

Is 18 inch tires what is recommended? I did check costco tires for winter tires for the telluride and they don't have any. I guess thats because they are thinking you are looking for 20's.

 

[westcoastTelly]

Is 18 inch tires what is recommended? I did check costco tires for winter tires for the telluride and they don't have any. I guess thats because they are thinking you are looking for 20's.

Go to Tirerack.ca they have a better site for selection

 

[dansta]

Is 18 inch tires what is recommended? I did check costco tires for winter tires for the telluride and they don't have any. I guess thats because they are thinking you are looking for 20's.

I ended up getting the 245/60R18 BLIZZAK DM-V2 from costco. They had a 20% sale back near the end of September. Also bought steelies from them too, which wasn't too bad.

 

[nabatron]

Go to Tirerack.ca they have a better site for selection

Pmc tire online is pretty good too and they are in Canada.

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[Gammut]

Has anyone in Canada given some thought about rust proofing / undercoating? I keep the car in the garage so trying to see if I should do it. I don’t like how it drips and don’t like them drilling holes which can void the paint warranty if the paint cracks.

I think I’m going with Krown. My wife has done her car every year and her car is fine but it’s only 5 years old. My Ford Edge was 10 years old and I never got it rust proofed Except the tar spray stuff n the first year from the dealership and it rusted so bad that I couldn’t use a jack to change the tires.

I don’t enjoy the leaky greasiness of Krown but I’m also worried that I’ll get lots of rust if I don’t.

 

[Michelw]

Is 18 inch tires what is recommended? I did check costco tires for winter tires for the telluride and they don't have any. I guess thats because they are thinking you are looking for 20's.

I have a Canadian 2020 Telluride SX that came with 20 inch wheels. For winter I bought Michelin Latitude X-Ice Xi2 tires in the size 245/60R18.

To fit those tires I found an awesome deal for used Telluride EX original 18 inch wheels for $300 on Facebook Marketplace for the set of 4 (also includes the original TPMS valves). Those wheels were used for only 1 winter from the previous owner and look practically new.

 

[Western]

Tellurides come with 18 inch wheels and 245/60/R18 tires in the lower end models, and 20 inch wheels and 245/50/R20 tires in the higher end models.

These two different tire profiles are almost identical in diameter and circumference, and so can be used interchangeably without any difference on the speedometer and mileage indicators.

So most people with 20 inch wheels for summer, go with 18 inch wheels for their winter set. The 18 inch wheels and tires are generally a fair bit cheaper and in greater supply than the 20 inch.

Getting the right wheels is much more than just getting the diameter right. You need to consider the bolt pattern (5x114.3), the hub bore size (67.1 mm, or greater), and the offset (say +40-50 mm), and the fasteners. For that reason unless you're an expert at all this, IMHO it's preferable to deal with a knowledgeable specialist shop to assist you and get this right, rather than trying to do this yourself online etc. A good specialist shop can give you a very competitive deal, and valuable assistance. I have used Costco in the past for tires for various vehicles, and have been pretty happy with the price and service. But for my Telluride, after checking out Costco and other online options, I went with a local specialist (UrbanX in Calgary, thanks to referral by @GreekWiz ), and got great advice, and the price was very fair and competitive.

I've been happy with Michelin X-Ice 2 on other SUV vehicles, and they are a good choice. But they are being phased out and replaced by the new X-Ice SNOW, but which won't be available in the size I need (245/60/R18) until mid-2021, so I am getting Blizzaks instead. I am a lower mileage driver and so I am fine with the faster wear of the Blizzaks, in exchange for their great grip on ice. For wheels I am getting the RTX Najin in satin black which is a perfect OEM compatible fit, hub-centric with a 67.1 mm bore so no need for adapter rings to match a larger bore wheel to the Telluride 67.1 mm hub.

Hope this helps ....... And I'm happy to be corrected and edit/revise the above if anyone more knowledgeable chimes in with any errors in my understanding !!

Here's a useful reference:

2020 Kia Telluride - Wheel & Tire Sizes, PCD, Offset and Rims specs

Wheel size, PCD, offset, and other specifications such as bolt pattern, thread size (THD), center bore (CB), trim levels for 2020 Kia Telluride. Wheel and tire fitment data. Original equipment and alternative options.

www.wheel-size.com

Hope this helps. Happy trails!

 

[GreatWhiteNorth]

Tellurides come with 18 inch wheels and 245/60/R18 tires in the lower end models, and 20 inch wheels and 245/50/R20 tires in the higher end models.

These two different tire profiles are almost identical in diameter and circumference, and so can be used interchangeably without any difference on the speedometer and mileage indicators.

So most people with 20 inch wheels for summer, go with 18 inch wheels for their winter set. The 18 inch wheels and tires are generally a fair bit cheaper and in greater supply than the 20 inch.

Getting the right wheels is much more than just getting the diameter right. You need to consider the bolt pattern (5x114.3), the hub bore size (67.1 mm, or greater), and the offset (say +40-50 mm), and the fasteners. For that reason unless you're an expert at all this, IMHO it's preferable to deal with a knowledgeable specialist shop to assist you and get this right, rather than trying to do this yourself online etc. A good specialist shop can give you a very competitive deal, and valuable assistance. I have used Costco in the past for tires for various vehicles, and have been pretty happy with the price and service. But for my Telluride, after checking out Costco and other online options, I went with a local specialist (UrbanX in Calgary, thanks to referral by @GreekWiz ), and got great advice, and the price was very fair and competitive.

I've been happy with Michelin X-Ice 2 on other SUV vehicles, and they are a good choice. But they are being phased out and replaced by the new X-Ice SNOW, but which won't be available in the size I need (245/60/R18) until mid-2021, so I am getting Blizzaks instead. I am a lower mileage driver and so I am fine with the faster wear of the Blizzaks, in exchange for their great grip on ice. For wheels I am getting the RTX Najin in satin black which is a perfect OEM compatible fit, hub-centric with a 67.1 mm bore so no need for adapter rings to match a larger bore wheel to the Telluride 67.1 mm hub.

Hope this helps ....... And I'm happy to be corrected and edit/revise the above if anyone more knowledgeable chimes in with any errors in my understanding !!

Here's a useful reference:

2020 Kia Telluride - Wheel & Tire Sizes, PCD, Offset and Rims specs

Wheel size, PCD, offset, and other specifications such as bolt pattern, thread size (THD), center bore (CB), trim levels for 2020 Kia Telluride. Wheel and tire fitment data. Original equipment and alternative options.

www.wheel-size.com

Hope this helps. Happy trails!

Please post a picture when they are installed on your Telluride. Thanks.