2009 Kia Rio Tire Size

Your Kia was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2009 Kia Rio, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Kia Rio's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

14-Inch Rims

2009 Kia Rio

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2009 Kia Rio that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2009 Kia Rio.

P175/70R14 84T

Simplified Size:  175-70-14

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Kia Rio is P175/70R14 84T.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Kia Rio's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
175

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 175 millimeters.

14

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

84

This tire has a load index of 84, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1100 pounds (500 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 122 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
T

This tire has a speed rating of T, which means 118 mph (190 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

LX

P185/65R14 85H

Simplified Size:  185-65-14

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Kia Rio is P185/65R14 85H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Kia Rio's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
185

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 185 millimeters.

14

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

85

This tire has a load index of 85, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1133 pounds (515 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

65

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 65%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 65% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 120 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.

15-Inch Rims

2009 Kia Rio

 

The original tire size for your 2009 Kia Rio is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Kia Rio's' tire size.

Trim Options:

SX

P195/55R15 84V

Simplified Size:  195-55-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Kia Rio is P195/55R15 84V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Kia Rio'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.

15

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 15 inches in diameter.

84

This tire has a load index of 84, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1100 pounds (500 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

55

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 107 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
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

16-Inch Rims

2009 Kia Rio

 

The original tire size for your 2009 Kia Rio is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Kia Rio's' tire size.

Trim Options:

SX

P205/45R16 83V

Simplified Size:  205-45-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Kia Rio is P205/45R16 83V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Kia Rio's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.

16

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 16 inches in diameter.

83

This tire has a load index of 83, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1071 pounds (487 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 92 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
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.