2001 Kia Optima Tire Size

The original tire size for your 2001 Kia Optima is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of the best Kia Optima tire size.

Trim Options:

LXSE

P195/70R14 90H

Simplified Size:  195-70-14

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2001 Kia Optima is P195/70R14 90H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2001 Kia Optima's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
195

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 195 millimeters.

14

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 14 inches in diameter.

90

This tire has a load index of 90, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1320 pounds (600 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

70

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 70%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 70% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 136 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
H

This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.