2009 Kia Sportage Tire Size & Pressure

The 2009 Kia Sportage tire size depends on trim: the EX, AWD takes P235/60R16 99T; the EX, FWD takes P235/60R16 99T; the LX, 2.7 3, AWD takes P235/55R17 98T; the LX, 2.7 3, FWD takes P235/55R17 98T, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • EX, AWD: P235/60R16 99T
  • EX, FWD: P235/60R16 99T
  • LX, 2.7 3, AWD: P235/55R17 98T
  • LX, 2.7 3, FWD: P235/55R17 98T

EX, AWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/60R16 99TDoor Placard

EX, FWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/60R16 99TDoor Placard

LX, 2.7 3, AWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/55R17 98TDoor Placard
AllP235/60R16 99TDoor Placard

LX, 2.7 3, FWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP235/55R17 98TDoor Placard
AllP235/60R16 99TDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2009 Kia Sportage take?

It depends on the trim: EX, AWD uses P235/60R16 99T; EX, FWD uses P235/60R16 99T; LX, 2.7 3, AWD uses P235/55R17 98T; LX, 2.7 3, FWD uses P235/55R17 98T.

What is the tire pressure for a 2009 Kia Sportage?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 2009 Kia Sportage?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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