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Kia Sportage Tire Size & Prices

The 2026 Kia Sportage uses 235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19 depending on trim.

In 235/65R17, tires cost from $72.71 each today, so a set of four starts at $290.84, with mid-range from $72.71 and premium from $110.99, across 55 US retailers. Factory sizes for every Kia Sportage from 2015 to 2026, by generation and trim, with live prices.

Prices last checked November 10, 2026 · Sizes checked against at least two sources

Kia Sportage tire sizes by year and trim

2026 Sportage

5th gen facelift (2026)
LX, Hybrid LX, X-Pro Prestige235/65R17from $72.71
EX, SX, Hybrid EX, Hybrid S235/60R18from $72.71
SX Prestige, X-Line, Hybrid SX Prestige, Hybrid X-Line, Plug-In Hybrid X-Line, Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige235/55R19from $95.25

2023-2025 Sportage

5th gen (2023-2025)
LX, Hybrid LX, X-Pro, X-Pro Prestige235/65R17from $72.71
EX, SX, Hybrid EX, Hybrid SX Prestige235/60R18from $72.71
SX Prestige, X-Line, Plug-In Hybrid X-Line, Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige235/55R19from $95.25

2017-2022 Sportage

4th gen (2017-2022)
LX225/60R17from $51.51
EX, S (2020+)225/55R18from $73.99
SX Turbo245/45R19from $79.11

2015-2016 Sportage

3rd gen (2015-2016)
LX225/60R17from $51.51
EX, SX235/55R18from $73.71

Kia Sportage tires by model year

What tires cost for a Kia Sportage

Cheapest current price per tire in each size, by price band. Installation is extra unless stated. A dash means no tire in that band is in stock, or a better band costs the same or less.

SizeFromBudgetMid-rangePremiumStores
235/65R17$72.71–$72.71$110.9955
235/60R18$72.71–$72.71$138.9955
235/55R19$95.25–$95.25$147.0738
225/60R17$51.51–$51.51$78.6554
225/55R18$73.99–$73.99$81.5052
245/45R19$79.11–$79.11$100.9930
235/55R18$73.71–$73.71$126.4953

Best-value 235/65R17 tires for the Sportage

The cheapest tire in each price band today. Prices update weekly.

About the Kia Sportage's tires

On the 2023-2026 Sportage, the LX and X-Pro use 235/65R17, the EX and SX use 235/60R18, and the SX Prestige and X-Line use 235/55R19. The 2017-2022 model uses 225/60R17 on the LX, 225/55R18 on the EX and S, and 245/45R19 on the SX Turbo.

Confirm before you buy: the placard on the driver's door jamb and your current tire sidewall show your exact size. Option packages and mid-year changes can differ from this table.

FAQ: Kia Sportage tires

What size tires does a Kia Sportage have?

The current Kia Sportage (2026) uses 235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19 depending on trim. Earlier generations differ; see the table by year above.

Did the Kia Sportage tire size change between years?

Yes. We list 4 fitment ranges from 2015 to 2026: 2026 uses 235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19; 2023-2025 uses 235/65R17, 235/60R18, 235/55R19; 2017-2022 uses 225/60R17, 225/55R18, 245/45R19; 2015-2016 uses 225/60R17, 235/55R18.

Which Kia Sportage trims have bigger wheels?

LX, Hybrid LX, X-Pro Prestige: 235/65R17. EX, SX, Hybrid EX, Hybrid S: 235/60R18. SX Prestige, X-Line, Hybrid SX Prestige, Hybrid X-Line, Plug-In Hybrid X-Line, Plug-In Hybrid X-Line Prestige: 235/55R19. These are factory fitments for the 2026 Sportage.

How much are tires for a Kia Sportage?

In 235/65R17, the most common size on the current Sportage, tires start at $72.71 each, so a set of four costs from $290.84 before installation. Mid-range tires start at $72.71. Premium tires start at $110.99. Prices are from 1903 live offers at 55 US retailers.

What are the cheapest tires for a Kia Sportage?

The cheapest 235/65R17 tire we track right now is the Evoluxx Capricorn HP at $72.71 from TireMart. Prices change weekly, so compare the live list before you buy.

Can I use a different tire size on my Kia Sportage?

Only a size approved for your trim and wheel. Keep overall diameter within about 3% of the original so the speedometer and safety systems stay accurate, and match or exceed the original load index and speed rating.

Do I need winter tires for my Kia Sportage?

If daily highs stay below about 45°F where you drive, winter tires shorten stopping distances on snow and ice, including on AWD models. Most drivers in mild climates run all-season tires year-round.