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Hyundai Elantra tire size & pressure 2015–2016

The 2015–2016 Hyundai Elantra came with 3 tire sizes depending on trim, from P215/45R17 (24.6″ tall) to P195/65R15 (25.0″ tall).

2015–2016 Hyundai Elantra
Tire sizesP195/65R15 – P215/45R173 sizes, 15″–17″ wheelsTire pressure33 psiCold, front and rearBolt pattern5x114.367.1 mm center boreLug nut torque65 ft-lb88 N·m

2015–2016 Hyundai Elantra tire size by trim

Pick your year and trim, or find it in the table.

Model year
  • SEP195/65R15
    2015–2016 · 15″ × 6″ wheels · 33 psi
  • SE (16-inch alloy option), Value EditionP205/55R16
    2015–2016 · 16″ × 6.5″ wheels · 33 psi
  • Limited, SportP215/45R17
    2015–2016 · 17″ × 7″ wheels · 33 psi

Not sure which trim you have? The sticker on the driver's door frame lists your exact size and pressure. If it disagrees with this page, the sticker is right.

Spare: compact temporary (T125/80D15, 60 psi).

Hyundai Elantra tire pressure

The recommended cold tire pressure for every 2015–2016 Hyundai Elantra is 33 psi front and rear.

33psi front and rear
P195/65R15, P205/55R16, P215/45R17
SE, SE (16-inch alloy option), Value Edition, Limited, Sport
60psi
Compact spare

Check it cold, before driving. The number on the tire itself is its maximum, not the target. How to check tire pressure

Other sizes that fit your factory wheels

Same wheels, within 3% of the original height.

Instead of 195/65R15
Instead of 205/55R16
Instead of 215/45R17

Match the load and speed rating on your door sticker, and check a wider tire clears your Hyundai Elantra's suspension.

Hyundai Elantra bolt pattern and lug nut torque

Same on every 2015–2016 Hyundai Elantra. New wheels must match the bolt pattern and center bore.

Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Lug count × circle diameter (mm)
Center bore
67.1 mm
Hole that fits over the hub
Lug nut thread
M12x1.5
Lug nut size
Tighten to
65 ft-lb
Per the owner's manual

Shopping for wheels? Try the wheel offset calculator.

Recalls, crash ratings and fuel economy

From NHTSA and the EPA. Open a year for details.

YearRecallsCrash ratingFuel economy
20153 5★31 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Elantra, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Front-Wheel Drive31 mpg
  • Elantra, Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Front-Wheel Drive30 mpg
  • Elantra Limited, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Front-Wheel Drive30 mpg
  • Elantra, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive28 mpg
  • Elantra, Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive28 mpg
  • Elantra Coupe, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive28 mpg
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2011-2015 Elantra, Genesis Coupe, Sonata Hybrid, 2012-2015 Accent, Azera, Veloster, 2013-2015 Elantra Coupe, Santa Fe, 2014-2015 Equus, 2010-2012 Veracruz, 2010-2013 Tucson, 2015 Tucson Fuel Cell, and 2013 Santa Fe Sport vehicles. The Anti-Lock Brake System (ABS) module may leak brake fluid internally and cause an electrical short, which can result in an engine compartment fire while parked or driving.

    Check your VIN for recall 23V651000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

    Check your VIN for recall 24V146000
  • Air Bags

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    Check your VIN for recall 26V307000
20162 5★31 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Elantra, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Front-Wheel Drive31 mpg
  • Elantra, Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Front-Wheel Drive30 mpg
  • Elantra Limited, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 1.8 L, Front-Wheel Drive30 mpg
  • Elantra, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive28 mpg
  • Elantra, Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive28 mpg
  • Elantra GT, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive27 mpg
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra vehicles. The trunk latch may become damaged, preventing the opening of the trunk from the inside. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard number 401, "Internal Trunk Release."

    Check your VIN for recall 24V146000
  • Air Bags

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2015-2016 Elantra and 2016 Elantra GT vehicles. The driver's air bag inflator may rupture during deployment.

    Check your VIN for recall 26V307000

Retrieved 2026-10-14.

Quick answers

What size tires does a 2016 Hyundai Elantra have?

It depends on the trim: P195/65R15 (SE); P205/55R16 (SE (16-inch alloy option), Value Edition); P215/45R17 (Limited, Sport).

What size tires does a 2015 Hyundai Elantra have?

It depends on the trim: P195/65R15 (SE); P205/55R16 (SE (16-inch alloy option), Value Edition); P215/45R17 (Limited, Sport).

What should the tire pressure be on a Hyundai Elantra?

33 psi front and rear, measured cold. It's printed on the sticker inside the driver's door frame.

What is the bolt pattern on a Hyundai Elantra?

5x114.3, with M12x1.5 lug threads.

What is the lug nut torque for a Hyundai Elantra?

65 ft-lb (88 N·m), per the owner's manual. Tighten in a star pattern.