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What Size Tires Does a Kia Sorento Have?
Tire size for every 2027 Sorento trim from kia.com, plus the load index, speed rating, cold tire pressure, spare and lug nut torque from Kia's Sorento owner's manual. This covers the gas Sorento trims on kia.com; the label on your own vehicle is the final word.
235/65R17LX and X-Pro (all-terrain on X-Pro)
235/60R18S
255/45R20EX, SX and X-Line trims
35 psicold pressure, front and rear, per the manual
What size tires are on a 2027 Kia Sorento?
It depends on the trim. Kia.com lists 235/65R17 tires on the LX, 235/60R18 on the S, 255/45R20 on the EX, SX, X-Line EX, X-Line SX and X-Line SX Prestige, and 235/65R17 all-terrain tires on the X-Pro SX Prestige. The Sorento owner's manual lists a cold pressure of 35 psi front and rear for all three sizes.
2027 Sorento tire size by trim
Kia.com lists three tire sizes across the 2027 Sorento lineup. The size depends on the wheel each trim comes with: 17-inch on the LX and the X-Pro, 18-inch on the S, and 20-inch on the EX, SX and the three X-Line trims.
| Trim | Wheels (kia.com) | Tire size |
|---|---|---|
| LX | 17-inch alloy | 235/65R17 |
| S | 18-inch alloy, gloss black and machined finish | 235/60R18 |
| EX | 20-inch alloy, gloss black and machined finish | 255/45R20 |
| SX | 20-inch alloy, gloss black and machined finish | 255/45R20 |
| X-Line EX AWD | X-Line exclusive 20-inch alloy, gloss black finish | 255/45R20 |
| X-Line SX AWD | X-Line exclusive 20-inch alloy, gloss black finish | 255/45R20 |
| X-Line SX Prestige AWD | X-Line exclusive 20-inch alloy, gloss black finish | 255/45R20 |
| X-Pro SX Prestige AWD | X-Pro exclusive 17-inch alloy, matte black finish | 235/65R17 all-terrain |
Wheels and tire sizes from Kia's 2027 Sorento 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 Sorento trim.
Sorento tire and wheel specifications from the owner's manual
The Sorento owner's manual lists the full-size tire sizes with their wheel size, load index, speed symbol and recommended cold inflation pressure. The same three sizes appear on the 2027 trims above.
| Tire size | Wheel size | Load index | Speed symbol | Cold pressure, front and rear |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 235/65R17 | 7.0J x 17 in. | 104 (900 kg) | H (210 km/h) | 35 psi (2.4 bar, 240 kPa) |
| 235/60R18 | 7.5J x 18 in. | 103 (875 kg) | H (210 km/h) | 35 psi (2.4 bar, 240 kPa) |
| 255/45R20 | 8.5J x 20 in. | 105 (925 kg) | V (240 km/h) | 35 psi (2.4 bar, 240 kPa) |
| T135/90D17 compact spare (steel wheel) | 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 Kia Sorento owner's manual for the 2026 model year (ownersmanual.kia.com, code MQ4a, read November 9, 2026). The manual does not list the all-terrain tire on the 2027 X-Pro separately, so check the tire label on that 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 add 3.3 psi per mile (1.5 psi per km) above sea level.
Where to find the tire size and pressure on your Sorento
Tire label
The tire specification and pressure label is on the center pillar on the driver side. Kia's manual says all tire specifications (sizes and pressures) are on that label.
The tire sidewall
The size, such as 235/60R18, is molded into the sidewall of each tire. Read it there if you are not sure which size your Sorento has.
Same kind of tire
When you replace the tires, Kia says to use the same kind of tires as those originally installed. Failure to do so affects driving performance.
From the Tire specification and pressure label and Tires and wheels sections of the Kia Sorento owner's manual for the 2026 model year (ownersmanual.kia.com, code MQ4a, read November 9, 2026).
How to check Sorento tire pressure
- Check the tires cold: after the vehicle has been sitting for at least 3 hours, or after you have driven it less than 1 mile (1.6 km).
- Compare each tire to the pressure on the driver side center pillar label (35 psi for the full-size sizes the manual lists).
- Check the spare too, if your Sorento 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 section of the Kia Sorento owner's manual for the 2026 model year (ownersmanual.kia.com, code MQ4a, 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 Sorento tire questions
What size tires does a Kia Sorento have?
On the 2027 Sorento, kia.com lists 235/65R17 on the LX, 235/60R18 on the S, 255/45R20 on the EX, SX and X-Line trims, and 235/65R17 all-terrain tires on the X-Pro SX Prestige.
What tire pressure does a Kia Sorento need?
The Sorento owner's manual lists 35 psi (2.4 bar, 240 kPa) front and rear, cold, for the 235/65R17, 235/60R18 and 255/45R20 sizes. The compact spare takes 60 psi (4.2 bar, 420 kPa). Always go by the label on the driver side center pillar.
Does the Kia Sorento have a spare tire?
Kia.com lists a compact spare tire as standard on every 2027 Sorento trim. The manual lists it as a T135/90D17 on a 17-inch steel wheel.
What is the lug nut torque on a Kia Sorento?
The Sorento 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 Sorento?
Kia's manual says to use the same kind of tires as those originally installed when you replace them, because a different kind affects driving performance.
Need tires or a pressure check for your Sorento?
Michigan City Kia is at 710 E. US Hwy 20 in Michigan City, IN. Our service team can check your tire size, pressure and tread.
Sources
Wheels and tire sizes by trim, the compact spare and the tire pressure monitoring system are from Kia's 2027 Sorento compare trims and specs page on kia.com, read November 9, 2026. Tire and wheel specifications, inflation pressures, lug nut torque, label location and pressure-check steps are from the Kia Sorento owner's manual for the 2026 model year (code MQ4a). Address and hours are from Michigan City Kia's own website. Image: Kia America.
- 2027 Sorento compare trims and specs: wheels, tire size, compact spare, TPMS, image, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2026 Kia owner's manual (MQ4a, Sorento): Tires and wheels (sizes, load index, speed symbol, pressures, lug nut torque), Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2026 Kia owner's manual (MQ4a): Tire specification and pressure label, Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2026 Kia owner's manual (MQ4a): Tires and wheels maintenance (checking tire pressure), Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- 2026 Kia owner's manual (MQ4a): Dimensions (wheelbase 110.8 in. and tire sizes, matches kia.com Sorento), Kia America, read November 9, 2026
- Address and sales hours (structured data), Michigan City Kia, November 9, 2026
