2009 Kia Spectra Tire Size

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

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Kia Spectra'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.

15-Inch Rims

2009 Kia Spectra

 

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

Trim Options:

EXLX

P195/60R15 87H

Simplified Size:  195-60-15

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Kia Spectra is P195/60R15 87H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Kia Spectra'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.

87

This tire has a load index of 87, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1199 pounds (545 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

60

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 117 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.

16-Inch Rims

2009 Kia Spectra

 

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

Trim Options:

SX

P205/50R16 86H

Simplified Size:  205-50-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Kia Spectra is P205/50R16 86H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Kia Spectra'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.

86

This tire has a load index of 86, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1166 pounds (530 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

50

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 102 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.