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Kia Sorento generations and tyre sizes

Sorento JC

JC

2002 – 2006
Petrol, Diesel102–143 kW (139–194 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sorento JC (1. Facelift)

JC (1. Facelift)

2006 – 2009
Diesel, LPG, Petrol125–182 kW (170–247 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sorento

XM

2009 – 2012
Petrol, Diesel129–145 kW (175–197 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sorento XM (1. Facelift)

XM (1. Facelift)

2012 – 2015
Petrol, Diesel141–145 kW (192–197 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sorento UM

UM

2015 – 2017
Diesel147 kW (200 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sorento UM (1. Facelift)

UM (1. Facelift)

2017 – 2020
Petrol, Diesel138–147 kW (188–200 PS)Automatic / Manual
Sorento Sorento MQ4

Sorento MQ4

2020 – 2024
Diesel, Hybrid142–195 kW (193–265 PS)Automatic
Sorento Sorento MQ4 (1. Facelift)

Sorento MQ4 (1. Facelift)

2024 – Now
Diesel, Hybrid142–185 kW (193–252 PS)Automatic

For the Kia Sorento in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Dunlop Blue Response TG (rated 9.8/10) and Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (rated 9.4/10). The Kia Sorento uses 9 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.

Summer tyres for Kia Sorento - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Summer tyres for Kia Sorento

Best tyres for Kia Sorento by category

Best for dry
Continental PremiumContact 6
9.2/10
Best for wet
Bridgestone Potenza Sport
9.1/10
Best for comfort
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
9.4/10
Best for noise
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
9.8/10
Best overall
Dunlop Blue Response TG
9.8/10

Tyre comparison for Kia Sorento

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Dunlop Blue Response TG9.8----Premium77%
2Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 69.48.59.18.17.4Premium244%
3Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV9.38.98.77.16.4Premium277%
4Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV9.28.78.59.89.4Premium88%
5Pirelli P ZERO PZ48.98.57.97.87.6Premium233%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Summer tyres for Kia Sorento?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Summer tyres for Kia Sorento are: Dunlop Blue Response TG (9.8/10), Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (9.4/10), Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV (9.3/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Kia Sorento?
The Kia Sorento uses the following tyre sizes: 225/75 R16, 245/70 R16, 245/65 R17, 255/55 R18, 235/65 R17, 235/60 R18, 235/55 R19, 255/50 R19, 255/45 R20.
How many generations does the Kia Sorento have?
The Kia Sorento has 8 generations, from 2002 to 2024.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Kia Sorento?
For wet road performance on Kia Sorento, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Potenza Sport (9.1/10) And Michelin Pilot Sport 4 SUV (8.9/10).
Are Dunlop Blue Response TG good for Kia Sorento?
Yes, the Dunlop Blue Response TG is the top-rated tyre for Kia Sorento with a rating of 9.8/10. It covers 77% of Kia Sorento tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Kia Sorento?
To choose the right tyres for Kia Sorento: 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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