2006 Kia Sportage tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 5x114.3 or 5x139.7, depending on the market version.

Tires for the 2006 Kia Sportage

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

215/65R16 Best-rated standard on 4 trims

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205/70R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims

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235/60R16 Best-rated optional on 4 trims

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Also listed: 235/55R17 215/60R17 225/60R16 205/75R15 215/75R15 235/50R18

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Trims sold in 2006: 6
Generations: II (JE, KM)I (NB7)
Other years: 2002
2003
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2006
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2008
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All years (1994–2026)

6 trims sold in 2006

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Kia Sportage II (JE, KM)

2004–2008 4 trims

Sportage 2.0 CRDi +2 variants 138 hp · 2.0L D4EA I4 · Diesel 215/65R16 98H 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.0i

Generation: JE/KM · 2004–2008
Power: 138 hp
Engine: 2.0L D4EA I4, Diesel
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET46 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
215/65R16 98H	Rim 16x6.5 ET46 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi
235/60R16 100H	Rim 16x6.5 ET41 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi
215/60R17 100H	Rim 17x6.5 ET45 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi
235/55R17 99H	Rim 17x7 ET45 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Sportage 2.7i 173 hp · 2.7L G6BA V6 215/65R16 98H 4 fitments

Generation: JE/KM · 2004–2008
Power: 173 hp
Engine: 2.7L G6BA V6, Petrol
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 215/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET46 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
215/65R16 98H	Rim 16x6.5 ET46 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi
235/60R16 100H	Rim 16x6.5 ET41 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi
235/55R17 99H	Rim 17x7 ET45 ~~5x114.3~~	32 psi
235/50R18 97V	Rim 18x7 ET45 ~~5x114.3~~	35 psi

Kia Sportage I (NB7)

1993–2006 2 trims

Sportage 2.0i 126 hp · 2.0L FE3 I4 205/70R15 95T 4 fitments

Generation: NB7 · 1993–2006
Power: 126 hp
Engine: 2.0L FE3 I4, Petrol
Center bore: 100 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x139.7
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/70R15 Wheels 15x6 ET45 · 5x139.7 · 100 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/70R15 95T	Rim 15x6 ET45 ~~5x139.7~~	28 psi
205/75R15	Rim 15x6 ET45 ~~5x139.7~~	28 psi
215/75R15	Rim 15x6 ET35 ~~5x139.7~~	28 psi
225/60R16	Rim 16x6.5 ET42 ~~5x139.7~~	28 psi

How to read 95T: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Sportage 2.0TD 82 hp · 2.0L RF I4 · Diesel 205/70R15 95T 2 fitments

Generation: NB7 · 1993–2006
Power: 82 hp
Engine: 2.0L RF I4, Diesel
Center bore: 100 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x139.7
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/70R15 Wheels 15x6 ET45 · 5x139.7 · 100 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/70R15 95T	Rim 15x6 ET45 ~~5x139.7~~	28 psi
225/60R16	Rim 16x6.5 ET42 ~~5x139.7~~	28 psi

What these columns mean

Rim size: Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD): Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore: Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure: Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.