Kia Sportage tire size

Original tire sizes for the Kia Sportage, model years 2005 through 2022. Trim levels and wheel packages change the size within the same year, so confirm on the door-jamb sticker before ordering.

Check this first

Front and rear Same size One size fits all four corners on the fitments we list.

Wheel sizes 16" or 17" The wheel package decides which one your car has.

Tire sizes listed 3 One size per model year across the years we cover.

Check before you order. The surest answer is the tires on the car right now: the size is molded into the sidewall. The placard inside the driver's door tells you what the factory fitted, which can differ from what a previous owner put on. Our guide on reading a tire size shows exactly where to look.

• 2022
• 2021
• 2020
• 2019
• 2018
• 2017
• 2016
• 2015
• 2014
• 2013
• 2012
• 2011
• 2010
• 2009
• 2008
• 2007
• 2006
• 2005

Size by year and trim

Tire size by model year

Show the remaining 6 model years

Model year	Tire size	Trim or package	From, per tire
2010 Kia Sportage	215/65R16	Standard	$62	Prices
2009 Kia Sportage	215/65R16	Standard	$62	Prices
2008 Kia Sportage	215/65R16	Standard	$62	Prices
2007 Kia Sportage	215/65R16	Standard	$62	Prices
2006 Kia Sportage	215/65R16	Standard	$62	Prices
2005 Kia Sportage	215/65R16	Standard	$62	Prices

Which brand should you pick?

Kia does not stamp its own approval code on tires the way Porsche or BMW do. Any tire in the right size that meets or exceeds the load index and speed rating on your door placard is a legitimate replacement, so pick on wet braking, tread life and price. Our picks for each size are on the size pages below.

The drawing carries the sizes we list for this car, so you know what you are looking for. The placard on the car is still the final word, and it is the only place that gives the cold pressures: the number molded into the sidewall is the maximum the tire can hold, not what your car wants.

What those tires cost

About the Kia Sportage

The Sportage is Kia's compact crossover and now the brand's best-selling model worldwide. It started in 1993 as a small body-on-frame SUV and has been a unibody crossover since 2005, competing with the Honda CR-V, Toyota RAV4 and its own corporate twin, the Hyundai Tucson. Tire buyers land here because the Sportage has moved steadily up through 16-, 17-, 18- and 19-inch wheels while keeping modest widths.

Launched in 1993. Launched in 1993 and reaching the US for 1995, the first Sportage was a body-on-frame SUV with a separate chassis and a Mazda-derived engine, a very different vehicle from the car-based crossovers that carry the name today.

How to tell the model years apart

Wheel and tire sizes follow the generation, not the badge, so identifying yours matters before you order.

What the press said

The KM was reviewed as decent value with cheap interior plastics. The 2011 SL was a turning point: reviewers praised the styling, the turbocharged SX and the build quality, and criticized firm ride and limited rear space. The 2017 QL drew mixed styling reactions but praise for its interior, equipment levels and the turbo engine's pace, with disappointing fuel economy and a small cargo area the standing complaints. Warranty coverage has been cited in almost every review as a decisive advantage.

The Kia Sportage is an above-average crossover that will be noted for its tasteful interior and noticed for its polarizing face.

Car and Driver, 2017

Model year

Model year	Units sold in the US
2015	53,739
2016	81,066
2017	72,824
2018	82,823
2019	89,278
2020	84,343
2021	94,601
2022	125,245
2023	140,780
2024	161,917
2025	182,823

US sales have more than tripled in a decade, from 53,739 in 2015 to 182,823 in 2025, making the Sportage Kia's highest-volume model in the country.

Was it a success?

The Sportage is one of the clearest commercial success stories in the segment, and the growth has come without heavy fleet discounting. Resale is now competitive with Honda and Toyota rather than a distant third, a large change from where Kia sat fifteen years ago. Reliability is good on naturally aspirated models; the 2.0-liter turbo and the earlier Theta II engines are the ones to check, as some Hyundai-Kia four-cylinders of that era were covered by engine replacement campaigns.

Did you know?

• The first Sportage was body-on-frame and was even sold as a convertible two-door in some markets.
• The 2011 redesign was styled under Peter Schreyer, hired from Audi, and introduced the tiger-nose grille that Kia still uses.
• The Sportage shares its platform and engines with the Hyundai Tucson but has its own suspension tuning, styling and interior.

Tire options on the Kia Sportage

Sizes run 215/65R16 on the 2005-2010 car, 215/65R17 on 2011-2016 LX trims and 225/60R17 on 2017-2022 LX models, with 235-section 18- and 19-inch options on upper trims. Nothing is staggered, no Sportage uses run-flats, and all four tires match, so rotation is normal and the spare is usually a full-size or a temporary in the same family. Original equipment has been Kumho, Hankook and Nexen touring all-seasons chosen for price and rolling resistance; they wear reasonably but give up wet grip early, so a mid-tier replacement is a noticeable improvement. Turbocharged SX models came on wider, lower-profile rubber and are worth keeping at the OE speed rating. Load requirements are modest since towing is limited to about 2,000 pounds. Winter tires are cheap and well stocked in all three main sizes, and buyers with 19-inch wheels usually drop to a 17-inch winter set.

Sources: en.wikipedia.org, caranddriver.com.

Kia Sportage tires: common questions

What size tires does a Kia Sportage take?

The most common original size is 225/60R17. Other model years and trims use different sizes, so check the list on this page and confirm against the sticker inside your driver's door.

Can I fit a different size on my Kia Sportage?

You can, within limits: the overall diameter should stay within about 3 percent of the original, and the load index and speed rating must meet or exceed the door placard. Anything further changes your speedometer reading and can rub at full lock.

Where is the tire size on a Kia Sportage?

Open the driver's door and look at the white and yellow placard on the door jamb or the B-pillar. The same size is also molded into the sidewall of the tires currently on the car, unless someone changed them.

What size tires does a 2022 Kia Sportage take?

The 2022 Kia Sportage came from the factory on 225/60R17. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.

What size tires does a 2021 Kia Sportage take?

The 2021 Kia Sportage came from the factory on 225/60R17. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.

What size tires does a 2020 Kia Sportage take?

The 2020 Kia Sportage came from the factory on 225/60R17. Wheel packages can change that within the same model year, so check the placard inside the door jamb before you order.