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Kia Sportage generations and tyre sizes

Sportage

JA

1995 – 1999
Petrol70–94 kW (95–128 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/70 R15205/75 R15215/75 R15225/60 R16
Sportage JA (1. Facelift)

JA (1. Facelift)

2001 – 2002
Diesel, Petrol61–94 kW (83–128 PS)Manual / Automatic
205/70 R15
Sportage JE

JE

2004 – 2007
Diesel, Petrol83–129 kW (113–175 PS)Automatic / Manual
205/70 R15205/75 R15215/75 R15215/65 R16225/60 R16235/60 R16215/60 R17235/55 R17235/50 R18
Sportage JE (1. Facelift)

JE (1. Facelift)

2007 – 2008
Diesel, LPG, Petrol103–129 kW (140–175 PS)Manual / Automatic
215/65 R16235/60 R16
Sportage

Sportage JE (2. Facelift)

2008 – 2010
LPG, Petrol, Diesel104–129 kW (141–175 PS)Manual / Automatic
215/65 R16235/55 R17
Sportage SL

SL

2010 – 2014
Diesel, Petrol85–135 kW (116–184 PS)Manual / Automatic
195/55 R15205/80 R15215/60 R15225/50 R15225/55 R15225/60 R15235/70 R15235/80 R15205/50 R16205/70 R16205/80 R16215/60 R16215/65 R16215/70 R16225/55 R16225/70 R16235/60 R16245/70 R16255/70 R16195/75 R17205/50 R17215/45 R17215/60 R17225/60 R17225/65 R17235/50 R17235/55 R17245/60 R17255/45 R17255/65 R17215/65 R18225/40 R18225/50 R18225/65 R18235/45 R18235/70 R18245/50 R18225/55 R19235/45 R19245/65 R19255/45 R19255/55 R19255/65 R19
Sportage SL (1. Facelift)

SL (1. Facelift)

2014 – 2016
Diesel, Petrol85–135 kW (116–184 PS)Manual / Automatic
215/70 R16225/60 R17235/55 R18
Sportage QL

QL

2016 – 2018
Diesel, Petrol85–136 kW (116–185 PS)Manual / Automatic
215/70 R16225/60 R17225/50 R18225/55 R18235/55 R18245/50 R18225/50 R19235/50 R19245/45 R19255/45 R19
Sportage QL (1. Facelift)

QL (1. Facelift)

2018 – 2022
Diesel, Petrol85–136 kW (116–185 PS)Manual / Automatic
215/70 R16225/60 R17245/45 R19
Sportage Sportage NQ5

Sportage NQ5

2022 – 2025
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid100–195 kW (136–265 PS)Manual / Automatic
215/65 R17235/55 R18235/50 R19
Sportage Sportage NQ5 (1. Facelift)

Sportage NQ5 (1. Facelift)

2025 – Now
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid100–176 kW (136–239 PS)Manual / Automatic
215/65 R17235/55 R18235/50 R19

For the Kia Sportage in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (rated 9.1/10) and Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (rated 9.0/10). The Kia Sportage uses 54 tyre sizes across 11 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 Sportage - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for Kia Sportage

Best tyres for Kia Sportage by category

Best for dry
Pirelli SCORPION WINTER
9.4/10
Best for wet
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
9.2/10
Best for comfort
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
8.5/10
Best for noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
8.9/10
Best for snow
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
9.3/10
Best overall
Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P
9.1/10

Tyre comparison for Kia Sportage

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P9.18.38.38.08.0Premium55%
2Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium77%
3Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV9.08.78.97.97.9Premium98%
4GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+9.08.58.08.98.5Premium79%
5Pirelli SCORPION WINTER9.07.99.46.97.0Premium51%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for Kia Sportage?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for Kia Sportage are: Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (9.1/10), Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.0/10), Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV (9.0/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Kia Sportage?
The Kia Sportage uses the following tyre sizes: 205/70 R15, 205/75 R15, 215/75 R15, 225/60 R16, 215/65 R16, 235/60 R16, 215/60 R17, 235/55 R17, 235/50 R18, 195/55 R15, 205/80 R15, 215/60 R15, 225/50 R15, 225/55 R15, 225/60 R15, 235/70 R15, 235/80 R15, 205/50 R16, 205/70 R16, 205/80 R16, 215/60 R16, 215/70 R16, 225/55 R16, 225/70 R16, 245/70 R16, 255/70 R16, 195/75 R17, 205/50 R17, 215/45 R17, 225/60 R17, 225/65 R17, 235/50 R17, 245/60 R17, 255/45 R17, 255/65 R17, 215/65 R18, 225/40 R18, 225/50 R18, 225/65 R18, 235/45 R18, 235/70 R18, 245/50 R18, 225/55 R19, 235/45 R19, 245/65 R19, 255/45 R19, 255/55 R19, 255/65 R19, 235/55 R18, 225/55 R18, 225/50 R19, 235/50 R19, 245/45 R19, 215/65 R17.
How many generations does the Kia Sportage have?
The Kia Sportage has 11 generations, from 1995 to 2025.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Kia Sportage?
For wet road performance on Kia Sportage, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10) And Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV (8.7/10).
Are Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P good for Kia Sportage?
Yes, the Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P is the top-rated tyre for Kia Sportage with a rating of 9.1/10. Its strongest discipline is wet. It covers 55% of Kia Sportage tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Kia Sportage?
To choose the right tyres for Kia Sportage: 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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