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Hyundai Tucson tire size & pressure 2016–2021

The 2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson came with 3 tire sizes depending on trim, from 225/60R17 (27.6″ tall) to 225/55R18 (27.7″ tall).

2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson
Tire sizes225/60R17 – 245/45R193 sizes, 17″–19″ wheelsTire pressure35 psiCold, front and rearBolt pattern5x114.367.1 mm center boreLug nut torque79 ft-lb107 N·m

2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson tire size by trim

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

Model year
  • SE, Eco225/60R17
    2016 · 17″ × 7″ wheels · 35 psi
  • Sport, Limited245/45R19
    2016 · 19″ × 7.5″ wheels · 35 psi
  • SE, SE Plus, Eco225/60R17
    2017 · 17″ × 7″ wheels · 35 psi
  • Sport, Value, Night, Limited245/45R19
    2017 · 19″ × 7.5″ wheels · 35 psi
  • SE, SEL, SEL Plus225/60R17
    2018 · 17″ × 7″ wheels · 35 psi
  • Sport, Value, Limited245/45R19
    2018 · 19″ × 7.5″ wheels · 35 psi
  • SE, Value225/60R17
    2019–2021 · 17″ × 7″ wheels · 35 psi
  • SEL, Limited, Ultimate225/55R18
    2019–2021 · 18″ × 7″ wheels · 35 psi
  • Sport, Night245/45R19
    2019 · 19″ × 7.5″ wheels · 35 psi
  • Sport245/45R19
    2020–2021 · 19″ × 7.5″ wheels · 35 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 (T155/90D16, 60 psi).

Hyundai Tucson tire pressure

The recommended cold tire pressure for every 2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson is 35 psi front and rear.

35psi front and rear
225/60R17, 245/45R19, 225/55R18
SE, Eco, Sport, Limited, SE Plus, Value and 4 more
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 225/60R17
Instead of 245/45R19
Instead of 225/55R18

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

Hyundai Tucson bolt pattern and lug nut torque

Same on every 2016–2021 Hyundai Tucson. 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
79 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
20165 5★28 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Tucson Eco FWD, Automatic (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive28 mpg
  • Tucson Eco AWD, Automatic (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive27 mpg
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive27 mpg
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive26 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Power Train

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 20, 2015 through May 31, 2016 and equipped with a 7-speed EcoShift Dual Clutch Transmission. Certain driving conditions and high temperatures may cause the vehicle to not move if the accelerator pedal is pressed and released repeatedly.

    Check your VIN for recall 16V628000
  • Electrical System

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Check your VIN for recall 16V842000
  • Exterior Lighting

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Hyundai Tucson vehicles manufactured May 26, 2015 to January 15, 2016 and equipped with an accessory trailer hitch harness either included with the accessory trailer hitch or sold as a service part. In the affected vehicles, when the vehicle's engine is running and the brake lights are illuminated, if the turn signal is activated, the trailer turn signal lights will either turn off or remain continuously illuminated (not flash). As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard Number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Check your VIN for recall 16V147000
  • Latches/Locks/Linkages

    Hyundai Motor Company (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015 to March 14, 2016. In the affected vehicles, if the primary hood latch has been released, and the vehicle is driven, the secondary hood latch may not hold adequately secure the hood to prevent it from opening while the vehicle is in motion.

    Check your VIN for recall 16V348000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

    Check your VIN for recall 20V543000
20173 5★28 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Tucson Eco FWD, Automatic (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive28 mpg
  • Tucson Eco AWD, Automatic (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive27 mpg
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive27 mpg
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive26 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Electrical System

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Tucson vehicles manufactured May 19, 2015, to November 14, 2016, and 2017 Santa Fe vehicles manufactured November 28, 2015, to November 14, 2016. The affected vehicles may be equipped with an accessory trailer hitch wiring harness that, due to a malfunction of the tow hitch module, may result, in the trailer brake lights being constantly illuminated. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, " Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

    Check your VIN for recall 16V842000
  • Engine

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) is recalling certain 2017 Tucson and Sonata Hybrid vehicles. The connecting rod bearings inside the engine may wear prematurely, which can result in engine damage.

    Check your VIN for recall 21V727000
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

    Check your VIN for recall 20V543000
20181 5★27 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive27 mpg
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive26 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (AM7), 4 cyl, 1.6 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Front-Wheel Drive24 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, All-Wheel Drive22 mpg
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

    Check your VIN for recall 20V543000
20191 5★26 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive26 mpg
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Front-Wheel Drive25 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

    Check your VIN for recall 20V543000
20201 5★25 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive25 mpg
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Front-Wheel Drive25 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

    Check your VIN for recall 20V543000
20211 5★25 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Front-Wheel Drive25 mpg
  • Tucson FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Front-Wheel Drive25 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Tucson AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg
  • Service Brakes, Hydraulic

    Hyundai Motor America (Hyundai) recalled certain 2019-2021 Tucson vehicles on September 4, 2020. On December 30, 2020, Hyundai expanded the recall population, and added certain 2016-2018 Tucson vehicles. The Anti-lock Brake Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) could corrode internally and cause an electrical short, possibly resulting in an engine compartment fire.

    Check your VIN for recall 20V543000

Retrieved 2026-10-14.

Quick answers

What size tires does a 2021 Hyundai Tucson have?

It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (SE, Value); 225/55R18 (SEL, Limited, Ultimate); 245/45R19 (Sport).

What size tires does a 2020 Hyundai Tucson have?

It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (SE, Value); 225/55R18 (SEL, Limited, Ultimate); 245/45R19 (Sport).

What size tires does a 2019 Hyundai Tucson have?

It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (SE, Value); 225/55R18 (SEL, Limited, Ultimate); 245/45R19 (Sport, Night).

What size tires does a 2018 Hyundai Tucson have?

It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (SE, SEL, SEL Plus); 245/45R19 (Sport, Value, Limited).

What size tires does a 2017 Hyundai Tucson have?

It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (SE, SE Plus, Eco); 245/45R19 (Sport, Value, Night, Limited).

What size tires does a 2016 Hyundai Tucson have?

It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (SE, Eco); 245/45R19 (Sport, Limited).

What should the tire pressure be on a Hyundai Tucson?

35 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 Tucson?

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

What is the lug nut torque for a Hyundai Tucson?

79 ft-lb (107 N·m), per the owner's manual. Tighten in a star pattern.