Kia Sportage tire size & pressure 2015–2016
The 2015–2016 Kia Sportage came with 2 tire sizes depending on trim, from 225/60R17 (27.6″ tall) to 235/55R18 (28.2″ tall).
2015–2016 Kia Sportage tire size by trim
Pick your year and trim, or find it in the table.
- 2015–2016 · 17″ × 6.5″ wheels · 35 psi
- EX, SX235/55R182015–2016 · 18″ × 7″ wheels · 34 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).
Kia Sportage tire pressure
The 2015–2016 Kia Sportage uses 2 different recommended pressures, depending on the tire size.
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.
Match the load and speed rating on your door sticker, and check a wider tire clears your Kia Sportage's suspension.
Kia Sportage bolt pattern and lug nut torque
Same on every 2015–2016 Kia Sportage. New wheels must match the bolt pattern and center bore.
Shopping for wheels? Try the wheel offset calculator.
Recalls, crash ratings and fuel economy
From NHTSA and the EPA. Open a year for details.
20152 4★23 mpg+
- Sportage FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Front-Wheel Drive23 mpg
- Sportage FWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive23 mpg
- Sportage AWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.4 L, All-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Sportage SX FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Sportage AWD, Automatic 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive21 mpg
- Sportage SX AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive21 mpg
- Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Check your VIN for recall 18V907000 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Check your VIN for recall 22V051000
20162 5★23 mpg+
- Sportage FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Front-Wheel Drive23 mpg
- Sportage AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, All-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Sportage SX FWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, Front-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Sportage SX AWD, Automatic (S6), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive21 mpg
- Fuel System, Gasoline
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2011-2017 Optima, 2012-2017 Sorento and 2011-2018 Sportage vehicles that previously received an engine replacement under recall number 17V-224, warranty, or the Knock Sensor Detection System (KSDS) Product Improvement Campaign. The high pressure fuel pipe that connects to the fuel pump outlet may have been damaged, misaligned or improperly torqued during the engine replacement procedure, possibly causing a fuel leak.
Check your VIN for recall 18V907000 - Service Brakes, Hydraulic
Kia Motors America (Kia) is recalling certain 2016-2018 K900 and 2014-2016 Sportage vehicles. The Hydraulic Electronic Control Unit (HECU) module could malfunction and cause an electrical short, which could result in an engine compartment fire.
Check your VIN for recall 22V051000
Retrieved 2026-10-14.
Quick answers
What size tires does a 2016 Kia Sportage have?
It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (LX); 235/55R18 (EX, SX).
What size tires does a 2015 Kia Sportage have?
It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (LX); 235/55R18 (EX, SX).
What should the tire pressure be on a Kia Sportage?
Between 35 psi front and rear and 34 psi front and rear depending on the trim and tire size, measured cold. Your exact number is on the sticker inside the driver's door frame.
What is the bolt pattern on a Kia Sportage?
5x114.3, with M12x1.5 lug threads.
What is the lug nut torque for a Kia Sportage?
65 ft-lb (88 N·m), per the owner's manual. Tighten in a star pattern.