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What Size Tires Does a Kia Carnival Have?
Tire size for every 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid trim from kia.com, plus the load index, speed rating, cold tire pressure, spare and lug nut torque from Kia's 2027 Carnival owner's manual. The label on your own vehicle is the final word.
235/65R17LX and LXS, Hybrid LXS
235/55R19EX, SX and SX Prestige
37 / 39 psicold pressure, 17-in. / 19-in., per the manual
79-94 lb-ftlug nut torque
What size tires are on a 2027 Kia Carnival?
It depends on the wheels. Kia.com lists 235/65R17 tires on the 2027 Carnival MPV LX and LXS and the Carnival MPV Hybrid LXS, and 235/55R19 tires on the EX, SX and SX Prestige, gas or hybrid. The 2027 Carnival owner's manual lists a cold pressure of 37 psi for 235/65R17 and 39 psi for 235/55R19, front and rear.
2027 Carnival tire size by trim
Kia.com lists two tire sizes across the 2027 Carnival MPV and Carnival MPV Hybrid. The size follows the wheel: 17-inch wheels take 235/65R17 tires, and 19-inch wheels take 235/55R19 tires.
| Trim | Wheels (kia.com) | Tire size |
|---|---|---|
| LX | 17-inch alloy, black finish | 235/65R17 |
| LXS | 17-inch alloy, black finish | 235/65R17 |
| EX | 19-inch alloy, gloss black and machined finish (19-inch gloss black available) | 235/55R19 |
| SX | 19-inch alloy, black finish (19-inch gloss black available) | 235/55R19 |
| SX Prestige | 19-inch alloy, gloss black finish | 235/55R19 |
Wheels and tire sizes from Kia's 2027 Carnival MPV compare trims and specs page on kia.com, read November 9, 2026. Kia.com lists a compact spare tire and a tire pressure monitoring system as standard on every 2027 Carnival MPV gas trim.
| Trim | Wheels (kia.com) | Tire size |
|---|---|---|
| LXS | 17-inch alloy, gloss black and machined finish | 235/65R17 |
| EX | 19-inch alloy, black finish (19-inch gloss black available) | 235/55R19 |
| SX | 19-inch alloy, black finish (19-inch gloss black available) | 235/55R19 |
| SX Prestige | 19-inch alloy, gloss black finish | 235/55R19 |
Wheels and tire sizes from Kia's 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid compare trims and specs page on kia.com, read November 9, 2026. Kia.com lists a tire mobility kit, not a compact spare, and a tire pressure monitoring system as standard on every Carnival MPV Hybrid trim.
Carnival tire and wheel specifications from the owner's manual
The 2027 Carnival owner's manual (the gas V6 model) lists each tire size with its wheel size, load index, speed symbol and recommended cold inflation pressure. The pressure is the same front and rear, at normal and at maximum load.
| Tire size | Wheel size | Load index | Speed symbol | Cold pressure, front and rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/65R17 | 6.5J x 17 in. | 104 (900 kg) | H (210 km/h) | 37 psi (2.55 bar, 255 kPa) |
| 235/55R19 | 7.5J x 19 in. | 105 (925 kg) | H (210 km/h) | 39 psi (2.7 bar, 270 kPa) |
| T135/90D17 compact spare (steel wheel, if equipped) | 4B x 17 in. | 104 (900 kg) | M (130 km/h) | 60 psi (4.2 bar, 420 kPa) |
From the Tires and wheels table in the 2027 Kia Carnival owner's manual (ownersmanual.kia.com, code KA4, read November 9, 2026). That manual's engine section lists only the 3.5L V6, so Carnival Hybrid owners should go by the tire label on their own vehicle.
The manual lists a wheel lug nut torque of 79-94 lb-ft (11-13 kgf-m, 107-127 N-m). For driving at high altitude, it says to check the pressure and add air when necessary: 1.5 psi per km above sea level.
Where to find the tire size and pressure on your Carnival
Tire label
Kia's manual says the tire label on the driver's side center pillar gives the tire pressures recommended for your vehicle.
Sizes and pressures in one place
Kia's manual says all specifications, sizes and pressures, can be found on the label attached to the driver's side center pillar.
Same size when replacing
Kia's manual says to use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle when replacing tires, because a different size can damage related parts or make them work irregularly.
From the Tire specification and pressure label and Tires and wheels sections of the 2027 Kia Carnival owner's manual (ownersmanual.kia.com, code KA4, read November 9, 2026).
How to check Carnival tire pressure
- Check the tires cold: after the vehicle has been parked for at least three hours, or has not been driven more than 1 mile (1.6 km) since startup.
- Compare each tire to the pressure on the driver's side center pillar label (37 psi for 235/65R17 or 39 psi for 235/55R19 in the manual).
- Check the compact spare too, if your Carnival has one.
- Do not let air out of warm tires. Warm tires normally read 4-6 psi (28-41 kPa) above the cold pressure, and releasing air would leave them underinflated.
- Repeat at least twice a month and before any long trip.
From the Tires and wheels maintenance section of the 2027 Kia Carnival owner's manual (ownersmanual.kia.com, code KA4, read November 9, 2026).
Need tires? See our Kia tire service in Michigan City page, check service specials, or schedule service.
Michigan City Kia sales hours
| Days | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday to Thursday | 9 a.m.-8 p.m. |
| Friday | 9 a.m.-7 p.m. |
| Saturday | 9 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Sales hours as listed on Michigan City Kia's website, November 9, 2026. Holiday hours can differ.
Kia Carnival tire questions
What size tires does a Kia Carnival have?
On the 2027 Carnival, kia.com lists 235/65R17 on the gas LX and LXS and the Hybrid LXS, and 235/55R19 on the EX, SX and SX Prestige, gas or hybrid.
What tire pressure does a Kia Carnival need?
The 2027 Carnival owner's manual lists 37 psi (2.55 bar, 255 kPa) for 235/65R17 tires and 39 psi (2.7 bar, 270 kPa) for 235/55R19 tires, front and rear, cold. The compact spare takes 60 psi. Always go by the label on the driver's side center pillar.
Does the Kia Carnival have a spare tire?
Kia.com lists a compact spare tire as standard on every 2027 Carnival MPV gas trim. The Carnival MPV Hybrid comes with a tire mobility kit instead.
What is the lug nut torque on a Kia Carnival?
The 2027 Carnival owner's manual lists 79-94 lb-ft (11-13 kgf-m, 107-127 N-m).
Can I put a different tire size on my Carnival?
Kia's manual says to use the same size originally supplied with the vehicle when replacing tires, because a different size can damage related parts or make them work irregularly.
Need tires or a pressure check for your Carnival?
Michigan City Kia is at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Ask our service team about a tire check.
Sources
Wheels and tire sizes by trim, the compact spare, the tire mobility kit and the tire pressure monitoring system are from Kia's 2027 Carnival MPV and 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid compare trims and specs pages on kia.com, read November 9, 2026. Tire and wheel specifications, inflation pressures, lug nut torque, altitude guidance, label location and pressure-check steps are from the 2027 Kia Carnival owner's manual (code KA4). Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Carnival MPV compare trims and specs: wheels, tire size, compact spare, TPMS, image, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2027 Carnival MPV Hybrid compare trims and specs: wheels, tire size, tire mobility kit, TPMS, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2027 Kia owner's manual (KA4, Carnival): Tires and wheels (sizes, load index, speed symbol, pressures, lug nut torque, altitude), Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2027 Kia owner's manual (KA4): Tire specification and pressure label, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2027 Kia owner's manual (KA4): Tires and wheels maintenance (checking tire pressure), Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2027 Kia owner's manual (KA4): Dimensions (wheelbase 121.6 in. and tire sizes, matches the Carnival), Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- Address and sales hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 9, 2026
