Kia Forte Tire Size Guide

If you drive a Kia Forte, then it’s important to know what size tires it needs in order to continue to drive smoothly through Boston. Luckily, Pride Kia of Lynn has all of your Kia Forte tire size information as well as other good-to-know tire tips. Let us help you get the right-sized tires, and visit our service center near Boston for all of your tire-care needs. 

Kia Forte Tire Size by Year

Our Kia Forte tire size guide has the tire size information of all of the Kia Forte models over the last 10+ years, so you can be sure that you have the right-sized tires whether you drive a new or used vehicle. Check out our guide to see what size of tires your Kia Forte needs: 

2010 Kia Forte: 

• Koup EX: 205/55R16
• Koup SX: 215/45R17
• Sedan EX: 195/65R15 or 205/55R16
• Sedan LX: 195/65R15
• Sedan SX: 215/45R17

2011 Kia Forte: 

• Five-Door EX: 205/55R16
• Five-Door SX: 215/45R17
• Koup EX: 205/55R16
• Koup SX: 215/45R17
• Sedan EX: 195/65R15 or 205/55R16
• Sedan LX: 195/65R15
• Sedan SX: 215/45R17

2012 Kia Forte: 

• Five-Door 2.0L EX: 205/55R16
• Five-Door 2.4L SX: 215/45R17
• Koup 2.0L EX: 205/55R16
• Koup 2.4L SX: 215/45R17
• Sedan 2.0L EX: 195/65R15 or 205/55R16
• Sedan 2.0L LX: 195/65R15
• Sedan 2.4L SX: 215/45R17

2013 Kia Forte: 

• Five-Door 2.0L EX: 205/55R16
• Five-Door 2.4L SX: 215/45R17
• Koup 2.0L EX: 205/55R16
• Koup 2.4L SX: 215/45R17
• Sedan 2.0L EX: 195/65R15 or 205/55R16
• Sedan 2.0L LX: 195/65R15
• Sedan 2.4L SX: 215/45R17

2014 Kia Forte: 

• Koup EX: 205/55R16
• Koup SX: 225/40R18
• Sedan EX: 205/55R16 or 215/45R17
• Sedan LX: 195/65R15 or 205/55R16

2015 Kia Forte: 

• Koup EX: 205/55R16
• Koup SX: 225/40R18
• Sedan EX: 205/55R16 or 215/45R17
• Sedan LX: 195/65R15 or 205/55R16

2016 Kia Forte: 

• Koup EX: 205/55R16
• Koup SX: 225/40R18
• Sedan EX: 215/45R17
• Sedan LX: 195/65R15 or 205/55R16

2017 Kia Forte: 

• Sedan EX: 215/45R17
• Sedan LX: 195/65R15 or 205/55R16
• Sedan S: 195/65R15 or 205/55R16

2018 Kia Forte: 

• Sedan EX: 215/45R17
• Sedan LX: 195/65R15 
• Sedan S: 205/55R16

2019 Kia Forte: 

• EX: 225/45R17
• FE: 195/65R15 
• LXS: 205/55R16
• S: 225/45R17

2020 Kia Forte: 

• EX: 225/45R17
• FE: 195/65R15
• GT: 225/40R18
• GT-Line: 225/45R17
• LXS: 205/55R16

2021 Kia Forte: 

• EX: 225/45R17
• FE: 195/65R15
• GT: 225/40R18
• GT-Line: 225/45R17
• LXS: 205/55R16

2022 Kia Forte: 

• FE: 195/65R15
• LXS: 205/55R16
• GT-Line: 225/45R17
• GT: 225/40R18
• GT Manual: 225/40R18

What Do the Tire Numbers Mean? 

If you’re like many Lynn drivers, then you were probably glancing at the numbers on the Kia Forte tire size guide and wondering what those numbers mean. To help you better understand, here’s a breakdown of an example Kia Forte tire size number: 

Example Kia Forte Tire Size: 235/65R16

• 235: Represents tire width 
• 65: Represents aspect ratio (how thick it is from the wheel to the tread)
• R: Represents a radial construction tire 
• 16: Represents tire size in inches

What Is the Tire Pressure for a Kia Forte?

Now that you know what size of tire your Kia Forte needs, you’ll want to be sure that your tires have the right amount of air pressure in them. The specific number will depend on the size of tires that you have, but the common Kia Forte tire pressure number usually ranges from 32-35 PSI (pounds per square inch). Feel free to visit our parts center at Pride Kia of Lynn near Boston for help finding the parts that can help you measure your Kia Forte tire pressure, like a tire pressure gauge and more. 

Rely on the experts at Pride Kia of Lynn in Lynn for tips on things like tire pressure information and more tire-related material. 

Get the Right Kia Forte Tires at Pride Kia of Lynn

Contact us at Pride Kia of Lynn to get the tires you need, and use our service specials to save on every visit to our service center. Let us help you continue to drive confidently through Peabody.