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Kia Sportage generations and tyre sizes

Sportage

JA

1995 – 1999
Petrol70–94 kW (95–128 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sportage JA (1. Facelift)

JA (1. Facelift)

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

JE

2004 – 2007
Diesel, Petrol83–129 kW (113–175 PS)Automatic / Manual
Sportage JE (1. Facelift)

JE (1. Facelift)

2007 – 2008
Diesel, LPG, Petrol103–129 kW (140–175 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sportage

Sportage JE (2. Facelift)

2008 – 2010
LPG, Petrol, Diesel104–129 kW (141–175 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sportage SL (1. Facelift)

SL (1. Facelift)

2014 – 2016
Diesel, Petrol85–135 kW (116–184 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sportage QL

QL

2016 – 2018
Diesel, Petrol85–136 kW (116–185 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sportage QL (1. Facelift)

QL (1. Facelift)

2018 – 2022
Diesel, Petrol85–136 kW (116–185 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sportage Sportage NQ5

Sportage NQ5

2022 – 2025
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid100–195 kW (136–265 PS)Manual / Automatic
Sportage Sportage NQ5 (1. Facelift)

Sportage NQ5 (1. Facelift)

2025 – Now
Diesel, Petrol, Hybrid100–176 kW (136–239 PS)Manual / Automatic

For the Kia Sportage in 2026, the top-rated Summer tyres are Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (rated 9.4/10) and Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV (rated 9.2/10). The Kia Sportage uses 54 tyre sizes across 11 generations. The Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 excels in Dry performance while the Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV stands out in Low noise. 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 Sportage - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Summer tyres for Kia Sportage

Best tyres for Kia Sportage by category

Best for dry
Continental PremiumContact 6
9.2/10
Best for wet
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
8.7/10
Best for comfort
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
9.4/10
Best for noise
Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV
9.8/10
Best overall
Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6
9.4/10

Tyre comparison for Kia Sportage

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 69.48.59.18.17.4Premium81%
2Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV9.28.78.59.89.4Premium64%
3Pirelli P ZERO PZ48.98.57.97.87.6Premium62%
4Bridgestone Turanza T0058.88.58.57.77.9Premium220%
5Kumho Ecsta PS718.68.17.46.56.9Upper-middle51%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Summer tyres for Kia Sportage?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Summer tyres for Kia Sportage are: Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 (9.4/10), Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV (9.2/10), Pirelli P ZERO PZ4 (8.9/10). 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 Goodyear Efficientgrip 2 SUV (8.7/10) And Continental PremiumContact 6 (8.6/10).
Are Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 good for Kia Sportage?
Yes, the Goodyear Eagle F1 Asymmetric 6 is the top-rated tyre for Kia Sportage with a rating of 9.4/10. Its strongest discipline is dry. It covers 81% 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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