2012 Kia Sportage Tire Size & Pressure

The 2012 Kia Sportage tire size depends on trim: the Base takes 215/70R16 100H; the EX, AWD takes 235/55R18 100H; the EX, FWD takes 235/55R18 100H; the LX, AWD takes 215/70R16 100H; the LX, FWD takes 215/70R16 100H; the SX, AWD takes 235/55R18 100H; the SX, FWD takes 235/55R18 100H, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Base: 215/70R16 100H
  • EX, AWD: 235/55R18 100H
  • EX, FWD: 235/55R18 100H
  • LX, AWD: 215/70R16 100H
  • LX, FWD: 215/70R16 100H
  • SX, AWD: 235/55R18 100H
  • SX, FWD: 235/55R18 100H

Base

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/70R16 100HDoor Placard——

EX, AWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/55R18 100HDoor Placard——

EX, FWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/55R18 100HDoor Placard——

LX, AWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/70R16 100HDoor Placard——

LX, FWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/70R16 100HDoor Placard——

SX, AWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/55R18 100HDoor Placard——

SX, FWD

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/55R18 100HDoor Placard——

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 2012 Kia Sportage take?

It depends on the trim: Base uses 215/70R16 100H; EX, AWD uses 235/55R18 100H; EX, FWD uses 235/55R18 100H; LX, AWD uses 215/70R16 100H; LX, FWD uses 215/70R16 100H; SX, AWD uses 235/55R18 100H; SX, FWD uses 235/55R18 100H.

What is the tire pressure for a 2012 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 2012 Kia Sportage?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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