3rd gen BD (2019-2024)
2021 Kia Forte tire size
The 2021 Kia Forte comes with 4 factory tire sizes: 195/65R15 on FE, LX, up to 225/40R18 on GT. Every trim is listed below.
195/65R15 from $31.99 per tire across 1342 live offers.
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Winter tires for the 2021 Kia Forte
Below about 45°F, winter tires stop shorter than all-season tires, even on AWD. Compare 195/65R15 winter tires, 205/55R16 winter tires, 225/45R17 winter tires, 225/40R18 winter tires or see typical costs on the winter tire hub.
FAQ: 2021 Kia Forte tires
What size tires does a 2021 Kia Forte have?
The 2021 Kia Forte comes with 4 factory tire sizes: 195/65R15 on FE, LX, up to 225/40R18 on GT. Every trim is listed below.
How much do 2021 Kia Forte tires cost?
195/65R15 tires start from $31.99 each on TireCompared right now (Vista Tire Pros (Vista, CA)), about $128 for a set of four before installation. Premium brands cost more; compare every offer on the size page.
Do all 2021 Kia Forte trims use the same tire size?
No. The 2021 Kia Forte uses 4 factory sizes depending on trim and wheel package: 195/65R15, 205/55R16, 225/45R17, 225/40R18. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb to confirm yours.
What does 195/65R15 mean?
195 is the tire width in millimeters, 65 is the sidewall height as a percentage of width (about 127 mm), and R15 means a radial tire for a 15-inch wheel. The tire is about 25 inches tall overall.
Same generation, same tire sizes
Sources
- tirepressure.com/2019-kia-forte-tire-pressure
- tirepressure.com/2020-kia-forte-tire-pressure
- tirepressure.com/2023-kia-forte-tire-pressure
- tirepressure.com/2024-kia-forte-tire-pressure
- cars.com/research/kia-forte-2020/specs/410076/
- cars.com/research/kia-forte-2023/specs/430181/
- cars.com/research/kia-forte-2023/specs/430182/
- cars.com/research/kia-forte-2023/specs/430183/
Sources agreed on all sizes. The 2019 S trim was listed with both 205/55R16 and 225/45R17, so it is not shown.