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If you are serious about maintaining your car tyres and keeping them at their optimal performance, then ensuring that they are at the correct tyre pressure is one of the most important tasks you can carry out.
A tyre’s pressure will affect things like handling, braking and the durability of a tyre. If tyres are not maintained at the correct and recommended pressure you will begin to suffer from poor performance.
The KIA Sportage is a very popular car. If you own one and you have ended up on this page you are likely trying to find out where you can find the recommended tyres pressure for a KIA Sportage.
Thankfully, there are a number of places where you can find this information.
Although not a specific answer, the KIA website has some general advice for car owners looking for the tyre pressure recommendations.
They write “Recommended cold tyre pressure is in vehicle manual and on tyre label. It’s usually 30 psi for small, 36 psi for medium, and 42 psi for large car.”
So, the general advice aside, where can you find the specific tyre pressure for your Kia Sportage?
One of the two best places to check are actually on or in your car:
If your tyres do not have the correct pressure, be it too little too much, your tyres will not deliver a good performance. They will also begin to wear unevenly, causing damage and issues further down the road.
Here is how you can check your tyre pressure:
Ensure your tyres are maintained at these pressures to get the best performance and longevity from your Kia Sportage.
Below is a list of recommended tyre pressures for the Kia Sportage taken from the vehicle handbook, from 2015 to 2023*:
Year | Tyre Size | Front Pressure (Cold) | Rear Pressure (Cold) |
2023 | 235/65R17 | 35 psi (240 kPa) | 35 psi (240 kPa) |
2023 | 235/60R18 | 35 psi (240 kPa) | 35 psi (240 kPa) |
2023 | 235/55R19 | 35 psi (240 kPa) | 35 psi (240 kPa) |
2023 | T135/90D17 | 60 psi (420 kPa) | 60 psi (420 kPa) |
2017-2022 | 225/60R17 | 35 psi (240 kPa) | 35 psi (240 kPa) |
2017-2022 | 225/55R18 | 35 psi (240 kPa) | 35 psi (240 kPa) |
2017-2022 | 245/45R19 | 35 psi (240 kPa) | 35 psi (240 kPa) |
2017-2022 | T135/90D17 | 60 psi (420 kPa) | 60 psi (420 kPa) |
2017-2022 | T155/90D16 | 60 psi (420 kPa) | 60 psi (420 kPa) |
2016 | 215/70R16 | 35 psi (240 kPa) | 35 psi (240 kPa) |
2016 | 235/55R18 | 34 psi (235 kPa) | 34 psi (235 kPa) |
2015 | 215/70R16 | 35 psi (240 kPa) | 35 psi (240 kPa) |
2015 | 225/60R17 | 35 psi (240 kPa) | 35 psi (240 kPa) |
2015 | 235/55R18 | 34 psi (235 kPa) | 34 psi (235 kPa) |
2015 | T155/90D16 | 60 psi (420 kPa) | 60 psi (420 kPa) |
*Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is intended for reference purposes only. It should not be considered as authoritative or fact. Tyre pressures can vary based on a variety of factors. We strongly recommend that you consult your vehicle's handbook or contact the manufacturer directly to obtain the official tyre pressure recommendations. We assume no responsibility for any discrepancies or inaccuracies that may be present.
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