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Kia Rio generations and tyre sizes

Rio DC

DC

2000 – 2002
Petrol55–72 kW (75–98 PS)Manual / Automatic
155/80 R13175/70 R13175/65 R14
Rio DC (1. Facelift)

DC (1. Facelift)

2002 – 2005
Petrol60–71 kW (82–97 PS)Manual / Automatic
155/80 R13175/70 R13175/65 R14185/55 R15
Rio JB

JB

2005 – 2009
Petrol, Diesel71–82 kW (97–111 PS)Manual / Automatic
175/70 R13175/65 R14175/70 R14185/65 R14185/55 R15195/55 R15205/45 R16
Rio JB (1. Facelift)

JB (1. Facelift)

2009 – 2011
Petrol, Diesel55–82 kW (75–111 PS)Manual / Automatic
175/70 R14185/65 R14195/55 R15205/45 R16
Rio UB

UB

2011 – 2015
Diesel, Petrol55–80 kW (75–109 PS)Manual / Automatic
175/70 R14185/65 R14185/65 R15195/55 R15195/60 R15185/60 R16195/55 R16205/45 R16205/45 R17
Rio UB (1. Facelift)

UB (1. Facelift)

2015 – 2017
Diesel, Petrol55–80 kW (75–109 PS)Manual / Automatic
185/65 R15195/60 R15185/60 R16195/55 R16205/45 R17
Rio YB

YB

2017 – 2020
Diesel, Petrol57–88 kW (77–120 PS)Manual / Automatic
185/65 R15195/60 R15185/60 R16195/55 R16205/45 R17
Rio Rio YB (1. Facelift)

Rio YB (1. Facelift)

2020 – 2023
Petrol62–88 kW (84–120 PS)Manual / Automatic
185/65 R15195/60 R15195/55 R16205/50 R16205/45 R17215/45 R17

For the Kia Rio in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (rated 9.0/10) and Continental WinterContact TS 860 (rated 9.0/10). The Kia Rio uses 15 tyre sizes across 8 generations. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Winter tyres for Kia Rio - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for Kia Rio

Best tyres for Kia Rio by category

Best for dry
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for wet
Continental WinterContact TS 860
9.4/10
Best for comfort
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
8.9/10
Best for noise
Hankook W462 Winter i*cept RS3
9.3/10
Best for snow
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
9.5/10
Best overall
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
9.0/10

Tyre comparison for Kia Rio

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium120%
2Continental WinterContact TS 8609.09.48.67.98.1Premium133%
3Dunlop Winter Sport 58.98.18.17.97.8Premium53%
4GoodYear UltraGrip 98.99.08.37.17.5Premium93%
5Kleber KRISALP HP38.97.56.97.88.0Upper-middle86%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for Kia Rio?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for Kia Rio are: Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.0/10), Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.0/10), Dunlop Winter Sport 5 (8.9/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Kia Rio?
The Kia Rio uses the following tyre sizes: 155/80 R13, 175/70 R13, 175/65 R14, 185/55 R15, 175/70 R14, 185/65 R14, 195/55 R15, 205/45 R16, 185/65 R15, 195/60 R15, 185/60 R16, 195/55 R16, 205/45 R17, 205/50 R16, 215/45 R17.
How many generations does the Kia Rio have?
The Kia Rio has 8 generations, from 2000 to 2020.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Kia Rio?
For wet road performance on Kia Rio, the top-rated tyres are Continental WinterContact TS 860 (9.4/10) And Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10).
Are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 good for Kia Rio?
Yes, the Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 is the top-rated tyre for Kia Rio with a rating of 9.0/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 120% of Kia Rio tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Kia Rio?
To choose the right tyres for Kia Rio: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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