Kia tyre pressures
Kia Sorento tyre pressure
The tyre pressures Kia prints in its handbook for each Sorento tyre size, by generation — Sorento Mk4 (MQ4) (2020 on), Sorento Mk3 (UM) (2014–2020) and Sorento Mk2 (XM) (2010–2014). Find your tyre size on the sidewall, then read across.
Sorento tyre pressures by generation
Sorento Mk4 (MQ4) (2020 on)
235/65R17 108V
Full size tire, 7.0J X 17"
235/60R18 107V
Full size tire, 7.5J X 18"
235/55R19 105V
Full size tire, 7.5J X 19"
255/45R20 105V
Full size tire, 8.5J X 20"
| Tyre size | Normal load | Fully laden | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | Front | Rear | ||
| 235/65R17 108VFull size tire, 7.0J X 17" | 35 psi2.4 bar | 35 psi2.4 bar | 37 psi2.55 bar | 40 psi2.75 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 235/60R18 107VFull size tire, 7.5J X 18" | 35 psi2.4 bar | 35 psi2.4 bar | 37 psi2.55 bar | 40 psi2.75 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 235/55R19 105VFull size tire, 7.5J X 19" | 35 psi2.4 bar | 35 psi2.4 bar | 37 psi2.55 bar | 40 psi2.75 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 255/45R20 105VFull size tire, 8.5J X 20" | 35 psi2.4 bar | 35 psi2.4 bar | 37 psi2.55 bar | 40 psi2.75 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
Spare wheel: T135/90D17 104M or T135/80D18 104M (compact spare, steel wheel, if equipped) — 60 psi (4.2 bar) Maker's handbookSource
Notes from the handbooks
- 235/65R17 108V: Printed bar (psi, kPa): normal 2.4 (35, 240) front and rear; maximum load 2.55 (37, 255) front, 2.75 (40, 275) rear.
- 235/60R18 107V: Printed bar (psi, kPa): normal 2.4 (35, 240) front and rear; maximum load 2.55 (37, 255) front, 2.75 (40, 275) rear.
- 235/55R19 105V: Printed bar (psi, kPa): normal 2.4 (35, 240) front and rear; maximum load 2.55 (37, 255) front, 2.75 (40, 275) rear.
- 255/45R20 105V: Printed bar (psi, kPa): normal 2.4 (35, 240) front and rear; maximum load 2.55 (37, 255) front, 2.75 (40, 275) rear.
What the handbooks don't say
- This 'for_EU' edition covers petrol/diesel (Smartstream D2.2 etc.); the Sorento Hybrid / Plug-in Hybrid handbook was not found and may differ.
Sorento Mk3 (UM) (2014–2020)
235/65R17 104V or 104H
Full size tire, 7.0J x 17
235/60R18 103V or 103H
Full size tire, 7.5J x 18
235/55R19 101V
Full size tire, 7.5J x 19
| Tyre size | Normal load | Fully laden | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | Front | Rear | ||
| 235/65R17 104V or 104HFull size tire, 7.0J x 17 | 34 psi2.35 bar | 34 psi2.35 bar | 34 psi2.35 bar | 34 psi2.35 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 235/60R18 103V or 103HFull size tire, 7.5J x 18 | 34 psi2.35 bar | 34 psi2.35 bar | 34 psi2.35 bar | 34 psi2.35 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 235/55R19 101VFull size tire, 7.5J x 19 | 34 psi2.35 bar | 34 psi2.35 bar | 34 psi2.35 bar | 34 psi2.35 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
Spare wheel: T165/90R17 116M (compact spare) — 60 psi (4.2 bar) Maker's handbookSource
Notes from the handbooks
- 235/65R17 104V or 104H: Printed bar (psi, kPa) '2.35 (34, 235)' for all positions and both loads. Table headed 'For Europe'. Speed symbol V (Kumho) or H (Nexen) by supplier.
- 235/60R18 103V or 103H: Printed bar (psi, kPa) '2.35 (34, 235)' for all positions and both loads. Table headed 'For Europe'. Speed symbol V (Hankook) or H (Nexen) by supplier.
- 235/55R19 101V: Printed bar (psi, kPa) '2.35 (34, 235)' for all positions and both loads. Table headed 'For Europe'. Hankook or Kumho.
What the handbooks don't say
- Only the 20MY handbook was read; the 2015-2017 (pre-facelift) edition is not verified.
Sorento Mk2 (XM) (2010–2014)
| Tyre size | Front / Rear | Source | |
|---|---|---|---|
The handbook lists these sizes but prints no pressures for them — use the label on the car.
What the handbooks don't say
- No XM Sorento handbook was found on ownersmanual.kia.com (en_GB editions probed for 2011-2017; none exists). Sizes and pressures not recorded.
Figures marked "Maker's handbook" link to the maker's own document. "Reported" figures are the maker's, read from a copy we could not get from the maker directly. A figure marked ≈ has been converted from the unit the handbook prints. Nothing here has been checked against your car: if it disagrees with the label on the car, the label wins.
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Tyre pressure questions
What tyre pressure should a Kia Sorento have?
It depends on the tyre size and, on some versions, the engine. For the sizes Kia lists, the normal-load pressure is 34–35 psi (2.4 bar) at the front and 34–35 psi (2.4 bar) at the rear. Find your size in the tables above, and check the tyres cold.
What size tyres does a Kia Sorento take?
Kia fitted the Sorento with 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19 and 255/45 R20, depending on the generation and trim. The size is printed on the side of your tyre; the pressures above are listed by size.
Where is the tyre pressure label on a Kia Sorento?
On most cars it is on the driver's door pillar or inside the fuel filler flap. It normally gives the same figures as the handbook, which is where the ones on this page come from — if the two ever disagree, go by the label on your car.
When should I use the fully laden pressures?
When the car is carrying a full load — every seat taken, a full boot or a trailer. For everyday driving use the normal figures.