Kia tyre pressures
Kia Picanto tyre pressure
The tyre pressures Kia prints in its handbook for each Picanto tyre size, by generation — Picanto Mk3 (JA) (2017 on) and Picanto Mk2 (TA) (2011–2017). Find your tyre size on the sidewall, then read across.
Picanto tyre pressures by generation
Picanto Mk3 (JA) (2017 on)
175/65R14 86T
Full size tire, 5.5J X 14 - Continental tyres
175/65R14 86T
Full size tire, 5.5J X 14 - Kumho, Nexen tyres
185/55R15 86H
Full size tire, 6.0J X 15
195/45R16 84V
Full size tire, 6.5J X 16
| Tyre size | Normal load | Fully laden | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | Front | Rear | ||
| 175/65R14 86TFull size tire, 5.5J X 14 - Continental tyres | 34 psi2.35 bar | 31 psi2.15 bar | 34 psi2.35 bar | 31 psi2.15 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 175/65R14 86TFull size tire, 5.5J X 14 - Kumho, Nexen tyres | 33 psi2.3 bar | 30 psi2.1 bar | 33 psi2.3 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 185/55R15 86HFull size tire, 6.0J X 15 | 33 psi2.3 bar | 30 psi2.1 bar | 33 psi2.3 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 195/45R16 84VFull size tire, 6.5J X 16 | 33 psi2.3 bar | 30 psi2.1 bar | 33 psi2.3 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
Spare wheel: T115/70D15 90M (compact spare) — 60 psi (4.2 bar) Maker's handbookSource
Notes from the handbooks
- 175/65R14 86T: Header reads 'bar(psi, kPa)' but cells are printed kPa(psi, bar), e.g. '230(33, 2.3)'. Table headed 'For Europe'. Maximum-load figures are printed identical to normal load for this tyre (235 front / 215 rear).
- 175/65R14 86T: Header reads 'bar(psi, kPa)' but cells are printed kPa(psi, bar), e.g. '230(33, 2.3)'. Table headed 'For Europe'.
- 185/55R15 86H: Header reads 'bar(psi, kPa)' but cells are printed kPa(psi, bar), e.g. '230(33, 2.3)'. Table headed 'For Europe'.
- 195/45R16 84V: Header reads 'bar(psi, kPa)' but cells are printed kPa(psi, bar), e.g. '230(33, 2.3)'. Table headed 'For Europe'.
What the handbooks don't say
- Only the 2022 MY (facelift) edition was read; 2017-2020 figures not separately verified.
Picanto Mk2 (TA) (2011–2017)
155/70 R13 75T
Full size tire, 4.0Bx13 (not equipped TPMS) or 4.5Bx13 (equipped TPMS)
155/70 R13 75T
'4 passengers, Equipped ISG'
165/60 R14 75H
Full size tire, 5.0Jx14 (with or without TPMS)
165/60 R14 75H
'4 passengers, Equipped ISG'
175/50 R15 75H
Full size tire, 5.5Jx15 (with or without TPMS)
175/50 R15 75H
'4 passengers, Equipped ISG'
| Tyre size | Normal load | Fully laden | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | Front | Rear | ||
| 155/70 R13 75TFull size tire, 4.0Bx13 (not equipped TPMS) or 4.5Bx13 (equipped TPMS) | 33 psi2.3 bar | 33 psi2.3 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 155/70 R13 75T'4 passengers, Equipped ISG' | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 165/60 R14 75HFull size tire, 5.0Jx14 (with or without TPMS) | 33 psi2.3 bar | 33 psi2.3 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 165/60 R14 75H'4 passengers, Equipped ISG' | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 175/50 R15 75HFull size tire, 5.5Jx15 (with or without TPMS) | 33 psi2.3 bar | 33 psi2.3 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 175/50 R15 75H'4 passengers, Equipped ISG' | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
Spare wheel: T105/70 D14 84M (compact spare) — 60 psi (4.2 bar) Maker's handbookSource
Notes from the handbooks
- 155/70 R13 75T: Printed bar (psi, kPa). Same figures printed for 'Not Equipped TPMS' and 'Equipped TPMS'.
- 155/70 R13 75T: Printed bar (psi, kPa).
- 165/60 R14 75H: Printed bar (psi, kPa).
- 175/50 R15 75H: Printed bar (psi, kPa).
What the handbooks don't say
- Only the 17MY edition was read. 'Equipped ISG' (idle stop & go) cars use the higher 2.5 bar figures; the handbook gives no other definition.
Figures marked "Maker's handbook" link to the maker's own document. "Reported" figures are the maker's, read from a copy we could not get from the maker directly. A figure marked ≈ has been converted from the unit the handbook prints. Nothing here has been checked against your car: if it disagrees with the label on the car, the label wins.
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Tyre pressure questions
What tyre pressure should a Kia Picanto have?
It depends on the tyre size and, on some versions, the engine. For the sizes Kia lists, the normal-load pressure is 33–36 psi (2.3–2.5 bar) at the front and 30–36 psi (2.1–2.5 bar) at the rear. Find your size in the tables above, and check the tyres cold.
What size tyres does a Kia Picanto take?
Kia fitted the Picanto with 155/70 R13, 165/60 R14, 175/65 R14, 175/50 R15, 185/55 R15 and 195/45 R16, depending on the generation and trim. The size is printed on the side of your tyre; the pressures above are listed by size.
Where is the tyre pressure label on a Kia Picanto?
On most cars it is on the driver's door pillar or inside the fuel filler flap. It normally gives the same figures as the handbook, which is where the ones on this page come from — if the two ever disagree, go by the label on your car.
When should I use the fully laden pressures?
When the car is carrying a full load — every seat taken, a full boot or a trailer. For everyday driving use the normal figures.