- EX 225/55R18.
- LX 225/60R17.
- 245/45R19 SX Turbo.
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What tires are suitable for a Kia Sportage?
Tire sizes for the 2020 Kia Sportage include P225/55HR18, P225/60HR17, and P245/45HR19. This is what? The wheel (rim) sizes for the 2020 Kia Sportage are 18 X 7, 17 X 7, and 19 X 7.5. The tire specs for each 2020 trim are listed in the table below.
Which tire size will suit a Kia?
As previously mentioned, the letters and numbers that make up tire sizes each stand for a certain measurement or aspect of your tire. But first, let’s talk about the four choices you’ll have when trying to buy new tires, before we break down each element of your Kia Optima tire size.
The four tire sizes for the Kia Optima are:
- the common 205/65R16
- 235/45R18
- 215/55R17
What tires does Kia have?
For your Kia or Hyundai car, Kia Country’s suggests dependable tire companies Kumho, Hankook, Yokohama, and Michelin. There are many places to buy tires, but when you buy tires from Kia’s Tire Source, you’re getting tires designed just for your car.
How is a tire size read?
The word “P-Metric” (meaning tires built to certain standards in the United States and meant for Passenger vehicles) appears at the beginning of the phrase “Tire Size,” which identifies the tire as such.
A tire is said to be Euro metric if its tire size begins with no letters. The load capabilities of P-Metric and Euro-Metric tires may differ.
Light truck tires are identified by the initials “LT,” either at the start or end of the tire size. Some light vehicles come from the factory with “LT” type tires. In comparison to passenger tires, these tires often need greater inflation pressures.
For information on the required tire size and inflation pressure for your vehicle, refer to your owner’s manual or tire placard.
Tire Width
Is the tire’s breadth, measured from sidewall to sidewall in millimeters. The tire width is indicated by the first three digits of the tire size. For instance, the width of a tire with the size P215/65 R15 is 215 millimeters.
Aspect Ratio
is the proportion of the tire’s cross-sectional height to its width. The aspect ratio is the two-digit figure that follows the slash in a tire size. For instance, the 65 indicates that the height is equivalent to 65 percent of the tire’s width in a tire of size P215/65 R15. The sidewall of the tire will be larger the larger the aspect ratio.
Wheel Diameter
The wheel’s size is determined by measuring it from end to end. It provides us with the wheel size that the tire is meant to fit. A tire with the size P215/65 R15 is designed to fit a 15″ diameter wheel.
Load Index
shows the maximum load that a properly inflated tire can support. The tire sidewall will also list the maximum load in pounds and kilograms. Study up on tire load index.
Speed Rating
reveals the maximum speed that a tire is capable of. Frequently, speed ratings are matched to the vehicle’s top speed. For instance, a tire with an H-speed rating can travel at a top speed of 130 mph (210 km/h). Goodyear does NOT advise driving faster than the posted speed limits. Study up on tire speed rating.
Tire Identification Number
the string of characters that come after the letters “DOT.” The TIN contains up to 12 numbers and letters to specify the factory, the week and year the tire was made, as well as the location of the plant.
UTQG
stands for Uniform Tire Quality Grading, a rating system created by the U.S. Department of Transportation to give consumers information to assist them in making tire purchases based on their respective levels of traction, treadwear, and temperature tolerance.
The wet traction of a tire is shown by its traction grade in a controlled test. An “AA” rated tire provides exceptional traction in slick weather.
Temperature ratings show how well a tire can endure and dissipate harmful heat. Higher temperature grade tires may function at faster speeds.
The expected treadwear of a tire is predicted using treadwear grades, which are based on established government tests. For instance, a tire should last twice as long as one with a treadwear grade of 200 than one with a grade of 100.
My tires are what inch?
The sidewall of a tire, also known as the tread, has printing indicating the size of the tire. You’ll notice that the size is composed of a string of numbers and letters when you seek for it.
Each section in the aforementioned example is broken down as follows:
Tyre width in millimeters is 205. 55 is the sidewall height of a tire expressed as a percentage of its width. In this instance, 55%. Likewise referred to as the aspect ratio. R16 – Inches, the inner rim diameter of the tire The tire’s load rating is 91. Speed Rating in V. Specifies the tyre’s top speed under a full load.
When using this tool, we advise you to double check the size against what is currently installed in your car because different sizes can be suggested depending on the make and model of your car.
Why does tire size matter?
The width, height, and diameter of the tire are each indicated by one of the three numbers on the sidewall of the tire. The width, which is expressed in millimeters, describes the tire’s side-to-side width. A height-to-width ratio is used to determine the height. The diameter, which is expressed in inches, lets you know what size rim or wheel the tire will fit onto.
A 225/50/17 tire, for instance, would be one with a width of 225, a height of 50, and a diameter of 17.
The tire type, tire width, aspect ratio, and construction are all listed on every tire sidewall. Additionally, it includes details about the wheel diameter, load index, speed rating, DOT symbol, TIN, and UTQG. To decide if it is the proper tire for your car, you must combine these data.
Tire Type
The letter “P” appears at the front of the tire size on most automobile tires. This letter designates that the tire is a P-Metric tire made to meet the requirements for passenger cars.
Instead of seeing the letters “LT,” you would see “Light Trucks.” These are made with increased inflation requirements for particular trucks in mind, according to tire manufacturers.
Additional categories are also in use, including “T for Temporary, “ST for Trailer, and “C for Commercial. It’s also possible that the tire doesn’t have a letter on it. If so, it might have been produced in Europe. Our Passenger tires are comparable to Euro-metric tires.
Tire Width
The breadth of the tire serves as a gauge. The amount of space between each sidewall determines the measurement, which is expressed in millimeters. The section width is another name for this.
The width of the tire is indicated by the first three numbers in the tire size. For instance, the width of the tire would be 225 millimeters if the tire size was P225/65R17.
Aspect Ratio
The aspect ratio of the tire will be the next figure you see after the slash. The height of the cross-section in relation to the width is the aspect ratio of a tire. The tire size includes a two-digit number that comes after the slash.
The aspect ratio is indicated by the 65 in the previous example, P225/65R17. It demonstrates that the tire’s height is equivalent to 65% of its width. How the car manages your tires depends on this number. A faster turn-around time is indicated by a lower number, while a slower turn-around time is indicated by a higher number.
Construction
The aspect ratio is typically followed by a “R in passenger tires. It is a Radial Tire, as indicated by this letter. The heaps of fabric, steel, and polyester, along with coated rubber, that are assembled to create these tires, which are the most often used on roads, lay perpendicular to the direction the tire will be traveling. The smoothest ride and longest tread life are provided by this design.
Additionally, tires with a “D,” which stands for diagonal piles, are possible. These are also known as conventional tires, bias-constructed tires, bias ply or x-ply, and cross-ply tires. This kind is most frequently used with motorcycle or trailer tires.
Some tires additionally have a “F before the construction letter. Run-flat types are the only ones with this letter.
Wheel Diameter
It’s important to know what size wheel the tire is meant for. The wheel or rim diameter is represented by the last digit in the series. This diagram illustrates the appropriate wheel size for the tire.
Calculating the distance across the center, from one size to the next, yields the measurement. This number is typically given in inches, as the 17 inches from our example, P225/65R17.
Load Index
When a tire is fully inflated, the load index is the number used to indicate the maximum weight that it can support. The more weight you can place on the tires, the greater the load index rating of the tire. However, merely by glancing at this figure, you cannot immediately determine how much weight it supports.
Instead, you must consult a chart that explains the meaning of the load index rating. A load capability of 117, for instance, indicates that the tire can support 2,833 pounds of weight. The majority of passenger cars employ load indices between 70 and 125. View the load index graph.
Speed Rating
Another number that requires referencing with the aid of a chart is the speed rating, also known as the maximum speed rating. This number pertains to the maximum speed at which the tire can be used. Higher speed rated tires offer better heat handling and improved control at higher speeds.
Family sedan, SUV, and van tires most frequently have speed classifications of S and T, meaning 112 or 118 mph. H (130 mph) is frequently used for sports cars, coupes, SUVs, and passenger automobiles. N, P, Q, or R are used by other light trucks (87, 93, 99 and 106 mph).
Driving a fast car may cause you to perceive a V, W, or Y. (149, 168 or 186 mph). The Q, S, or T speed rating is used by almost all winter tires. Of course, this is merely the highest speed that the tire is capable of, and you should always drive within the posted speed limits. view the speed rating table
DOT Symbol
The DOT logo should be visible on the sidewall of every tire used in the US. The Department of Transportation is referred to as the DOT.
You can tell if a tire conforms with federal motor vehicle safety standards by looking for this mark. If you are purchasing a top-tier brand, there is no need to be concerned because every dependable manufacturer employs the DOT mark.
TIN
Your tire’s serial number functions similarly to your car’s identification number. You can find out everything you need to know about a tire by looking up its Tire Identification Number (TIN). The DOT letters are followed by this number.
To identify the most crucial features of the tire, the TIN might range from eight to thirteen letters or numbers. It will not only show the manufacturer’s code and the date the tire was built, but also where the tire was made.
UTQG
The UTQG, or Uniform Tire Quality Grading, is thus named. The Department of Transportation developed this grading system, which gives you the information you need to buy the best tires based on temperature capacity, traction, and treadwear.
The traction grade displays the tire’s wet traction performance under controlled testing conditions. When driving on slick roads, the tire with an AA rating offers the optimum traction.
The tire’s capacity to handle and distribute heat is indicated by the temperature grade. The ability to operate at higher speeds increases with temperature grade. A temperature grade of A is suitable for over 115 mph speeds.
The treadwear rating demonstrates how the tire performed in official tests. It is intended to show the anticipated tread wear on the tire. The 6,000-mile government test route is sufficient to demonstrate how the tire should deteriorate. The 150-grade tire would last 1.5 times longer than the 100-grade tire of equivalent size. In light of this, a tire with a 200-grade rating would last twice as long as a tire with a 100-grade rating.
However, much more factors than this rating will affect a tire’s wear. The way a vehicle is driven, the kind of roads it is used on, and a number of other factors all have an impact on tire performance. The rating simply reveals the tire’s capabilities.
Which alternative automobile wheels will fit your car?
You should choose a replacement for your car with the utmost care because rims are crucial to vehicles. It would look out of place and interfere with your drive if you made the wrong choice.
Usually, you are able to swap your wheel for one from another car. The size (diameter and width), center bore, offset, and bolt pattern of the corresponding rims are some of the variables that affect this. Both sides ought to have similar characteristics overall.
Do tires fall under the Kia warranty?
The only tires that are covered are the ones that were on the car when you bought it and any new replacement tires. Any tire and/or wheel failure brought on by mishandling, negligence, theft, vandalism, accidents, or unusual wear and tear is not covered.