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What are the tire specifications for the Kia Sportage?

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DeChase

07/25/25 9:10am

The Kia Sportage has two tire size specifications: 235/60R16 and 215/65R16. In 235/60R16, the first number 235 represents the tire width of 235MM, 60 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 60%, meaning the section height is 60% of the width, 16 denotes the rim diameter is 16 inches, and the middle letter "R" stands for radial tire. In 215/65R16, the first number 215 represents the tire width of 215MM, 65 indicates the aspect ratio of the tire section is 65%, meaning the section height is 65% of the width, 16 denotes the rim diameter is 16 inches, and the middle letter "R" stands for radial tire. The Kia Sportage tires are from the Kumho brand, featuring black aluminum alloy wheels, with a full-size spare tire. If you wish to change the tires yourself, follow these steps: Retrieve the spare tire and jack, place the jack under the vehicle frame near the tire to be replaced, ensuring the jack contacts the metal part of the frame; Raise the jack until it supports the car, making sure the jack is positioned under the vehicle and at a right angle to the ground; Remove the hubcap, loosen the nuts counterclockwise, but do not fully remove them—just enough to eliminate resistance. Keeping the tire on the ground when first loosening the nuts ensures the nuts turn, not the tire; Turn the nuts counterclockwise until they come off, repeat for all lug nuts, then fully remove the nuts; Place the new tire on the wheel hub, carefully aligning the tire rim with the wheel bolts, install the lug nuts, and hand-tighten them until all nuts are snug. The tire replacement is now complete. Besides the model, tires also display the following common data: Tire cord material: Indicated by Chinese pinyin, such as M for cotton cord, R for rayon cord, N for nylon cord, G for steel cord, ZG for steel radial cord. Speed rating: Indicates the maximum speed the tire can carry a specified load under defined conditions. Letters A to Z represent certified speed ratings from 4.8km/h to 300km/h. Common speed ratings include: Q: 160km/h; H: 210km/h; V: 240km/h; W: 270km/h; Y: 300km/h; Rim specification: Shows the rim size compatible with the tire for practical use, e.g., "Standard Rim 5.00F".

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