Kia EV5 Tyres
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Kia EV5 tyres span 18, 19, 20 and 21-inch wheels, which is a wide gap in sidewall height and price. The XL-rated 255/45R21 sits at the top of the cost range, so check your wheel size first.
Tyre Sizes That Fit This Collection
The sizes below run from 225/60R18 up to 255/45R21, with factory fitments listed ahead of the optional sizes.
- 235/55R19 tyres: factory fitment, 2024 onwards
- 255/45R20 tyres: factory fitment, 2024 onwards
- 225/60R18 tyres: factory fitment, 2024 onwards
- 255/45R21 XL tyres: also listed as a fit, 2024 onwards
- 235/55R18 tyres: also listed as a fit, 2024 onwards
Your placard shows the original size, and the sidewall repeats it along with the load index and speed rating. Match or exceed both numbers on any replacement. Bring a question to your nearest Bob Jane T-Marts store if a marking looks unfamiliar.
Taller walls or larger wheels
The 225/60R18 has the tallest sidewall here, which smooths out poor surfaces and lowers the bill. The 255/45R20 and 255/45R21 trade that for a sharper look and more wheel exposure to kerbs.
Tyres labelled for EVs are a choice to compare, not a rule. Read the noise and wet grip ratings on EV tyres and on standard options before deciding.
The 235/55R19 sits between the two extremes in diameter and price, which makes it a sensible size to compare against when you are weighing up a change.
Checking wear and age
Look across the full width of the tread, not only the centre. Wear on both shoulders points to low pressure, and wear on one shoulder points to alignment, so book a wheel alignment check if you see it.
Check pressures cold against the placard each month. Read the four-digit date code too: 3524 means week 35 of 2024, and an old tyre can harden even with plenty of tread. If your car carries a spare, check its pressure and date code as well, because rubber ages even when unused.
Looking at tyres for a second Kia? The Kia Niro tyres and Kia Optima tyres pages set out what fits each model and what a fitted tyre costs.
FAQs
What size tyres does a Kia EV5 take?
Factory sizes listed are 235/55R19, 225/60R18 and 255/45R20, with 255/45R21 XL and 235/55R18 as options. Confirm the one on your placard before ordering.
How much do Kia EV5 tyres cost?
Tyres start at $174 and top out at $922 each, depending on diameter and construction. Each price takes in fitting, balancing, tubeless valves, GST and disposal of the old tyre.
Does the XL marking change how I replace tyres?
Yes. An XL tyre carries a higher load rating, so a standard tyre is only a safe swap if its load index still meets the original figure on your placard.
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