Kia tyre pressures
Kia Rio tyre pressure
The tyre pressures Kia prints in its handbook for each Rio tyre size, by generation — Rio Mk4 (YB) (2017–2023) and Rio Mk3 (UB) (2011–2017). Find your tyre size on the sidewall, then read across.
Rio tyre pressures by generation
Rio Mk4 (YB) (2017–2023)
185/65R15 88H
Full size tire, 6.0J x 15
185/65R15 88H
Full size tire, 6.0J x 15 (Eco pack)
185/65R15 88H
Full size tire, 6.0J x 15 (Lowest pack)
195/55R16 87H
Full size tire, 6.0J x 16
205/45R17 88V
Full size tire, 6.5J x 17
| Tyre size | Normal load | Fully laden | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | Front | Rear | ||
| 185/65R15 88HFull size tire, 6.0J x 15 | 34 psi2.35 bar | 31 psi2.15 bar | 35 psi2.4 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 185/65R15 88HFull size tire, 6.0J x 15 (Eco pack) | 36 psi2.5 bar | 33 psi2.3 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 185/65R15 88HFull size tire, 6.0J x 15 (Lowest pack) | 38 psi2.6 bar | 38 psi2.6 bar | 38 psi2.6 bar | 38 psi2.6 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 195/55R16 87HFull size tire, 6.0J x 16 | 34 psi2.35 bar | 31 psi2.15 bar | 35 psi2.4 bar | 38 psi2.6 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 205/45R17 88VFull size tire, 6.5J x 17 | 34 psi2.35 bar | 31 psi2.15 bar | 35 psi2.4 bar | 38 psi2.6 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
Spare wheel: T125/80D15 95M (compact spare) — 60 psi (4.2 bar) Maker's handbookSource
Notes from the handbooks
- 185/65R15 88H: Printed bar (psi, kPa). Table headed 'For Europe'.
- 195/55R16 87H: Printed bar (psi, kPa). Table headed 'For Europe'.
- 205/45R17 88V: Printed bar (psi, kPa). Table headed 'For Europe'.
What the handbooks don't say
- The handbook does not say which UK trims are 'Eco pack' or 'Lowest pack'.
- An 'Except Europe' table on p.9-09 prints 2.3 bar all round; it is not used here.
Rio Mk3 (UB) (2011–2017)
175/70R14
Full size tire, 5.5J X 14
185/65R15
Full size tire, 5.5J X 15 - 'Except below 3 packages'
185/65R15
Full size tire, 5.5J X 15 - 'U2 1.1 + ISG (For Europe)'
185/65R15
Full size tire, 5.5J X 15 - 'U2 1.1 + ISG + Low fuel consumption (For Europe)'
185/65R15
Full size tire, 5.5J X 15 - 'U2 1.4 + ISG, K 1.25 + ISG, r 1.4 + ISG (For Europe)'
195/55R16
Full size tire, 6.0J X 16
205/45R17
Full size tire, 6.5J X 17
| Tyre size | Normal load | Fully laden | Source | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Front | Rear | Front | Rear | ||
| 175/70R14Full size tire, 5.5J X 14 | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 185/65R15Full size tire, 5.5J X 15 - 'Except below 3 packages' | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 185/65R15Full size tire, 5.5J X 15 - 'U2 1.1 + ISG (For Europe)' | 35 psi2.4 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | 35 psi2.4 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 185/65R15Full size tire, 5.5J X 15 - 'U2 1.1 + ISG + Low fuel consumption (For Europe)' | 38 psi2.6 bar | 38 psi2.6 bar | 38 psi2.6 bar | 38 psi2.6 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 185/65R15Full size tire, 5.5J X 15 - 'U2 1.4 + ISG, K 1.25 + ISG, r 1.4 + ISG (For Europe)' | 36 psi2.5 bar | 33 psi2.3 bar | 36 psi2.5 bar | 33 psi2.3 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 195/55R16Full size tire, 6.0J X 16 | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
| 205/45R17Full size tire, 6.5J X 17 | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | 32 psi2.2 bar | Maker's handbookSource |
Spare wheel: T115/70D15 or T125/80D15 (compact spare) — 60 psi (4.2 bar) Maker's handbookSource
Notes from the handbooks
- 175/70R14: Printed bar (psi, kPa).
- 185/65R15: Printed bar (psi, kPa).
- 195/55R16: Printed bar (psi, kPa).
- 205/45R17: Printed bar (psi, kPa).
What the handbooks don't say
- The 17MY table prints no load index or speed symbol.
- Only the 17MY edition was read.
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 Rio have?
It depends on the tyre size and, on some versions, the engine. For the sizes Kia lists, the normal-load pressure is 32–38 psi (2.2–2.6 bar) at the front and 31–38 psi (2.2–2.6 bar) at the rear. Find your size in the tables above, and check the tyres cold.
What size tyres does a Kia Rio take?
Kia fitted the Rio with 175/70 R14, 185/65 R15, 195/55 R16 and 205/45 R17, 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 Rio?
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.