2016 Kia Forte Koup Tire Size

Your Kia was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2016 Kia Forte Koup, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Kia Forte Koup'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.

16-Inch Rims

2016 Kia Forte Koup

 

The original tire size for your 2016 Kia Forte Koup is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Kia Forte Koup's' tire size.

Trim Options:

EX

P205/55R16 89H

Simplified Size:  205-55-16

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2016 Kia Forte Koup is P205/55R16 89H.  A color-coded explanation of the 2016 Kia Forte Koup'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.

89

This tire has a load index of 89, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1276 pounds (580 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 112 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.

18-Inch Rims

2016 Kia Forte Koup

 

The original tire size for your 2016 Kia Forte Koup is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Kia Forte Koup's' tire size.

Trim Options:

SX

P225/40R18 88V

Simplified Size:  225-40-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2016 Kia Forte Koup is P225/40R18 88V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2016 Kia Forte Koup's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
225

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

88

This tire has a load index of 88, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1232 pounds (560 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

40

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 40%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 40% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 90 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.