Kia Sportage Spare Tire Fitment Guide
The Kia Sportage used 5x4.5" (5x114.3 mm) and 5x5.5" (5x139.7 mm) bolt pattern variations from 1995 to 2026 along with tire diameters ranging from 27.0" to 29.2" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicles with larger brake calipers and anti-lock brakes or traction control systems.
The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Kia Sportage years and options. In this case, 135/90R17, 145/65R20, 135/80R18 and 155/90R18 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct Kia Sportage spare tire.
2023-2026 Kia Sportage Spare Tires
This generation of the Kia Sportage began in 2023 and is still the current model being produced. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including Hybrid, X-Pro and AWD versions.
Although there was a facelift redesign introduced in 2026, the spare tire requirements remained the same.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 29-29.2" | 155/90R18 | 29.0" |
| 2025 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 29-29.2" | 155/90R18 | 29.0" |
| 2024 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 29-29.2" | 155/90R18 | 29.0" |
| 2023 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 29-29.2" | 155/90R18 | 29.0" |
2017-2022 Kia Sportage Spare Tires
This generation of the Kia Sportage began in 2017 and was available through 2022. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including SX Turbo and AWD versions.
There was a facelift redesign in 2019 that updated the styling, but the spare requirements stayed the same.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-27.7" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
| 2021 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-27.7" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
| 2020 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-27.7" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
| 2019 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-27.7" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
| 2018 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-27.7" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
| 2017 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-27.7" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
2011-2016 Kia Sportage Spare Tires
This generation of the Kia Sportage began in 2011 and was available through 2016. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-28.2" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
| 2015 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-28.2" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
| 2014 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-28.2" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
| 2013 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-28.2" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
| 2012 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-28.2" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
| 2011 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27.6-28.2" | 145/65R20 | 27.4" |
2005-2010 Kia Sportage Spare Tires
This generation of the Kia Sportage began in 2005 and was available through 2010. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including 2wd and 4wd versions.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27-27.2" | 135/80R18 | 26.5" |
| 2009 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27-27.2" | 135/80R18 | 26.5" |
| 2008 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27-27.1" | 135/80R18 | 26.5" |
| 2007 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27-27.1" | 135/80R18 | 26.5" |
| 2006 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27-27.1" | 135/80R18 | 26.5" |
| 2005 | Kia | Sportage | 5x4.5" (114.3 mm) | 27-27.1" | 135/80R18 | 26.5" |
1995-2003 Kia Sportage Spare Tires
This generation of the Kia Sportage began in 1995 and was available through 2003. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including 2dr and 4dr versions.
| Year | Make | Model | Bolt Pattern | Tire Diameters | Recommended Spare Tire |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2003 | Kia | Sportage | 5x5.5" (139.7 mm) | 27.1" | 135/90R17 | 26.6" |
| 2002 | Kia | Sportage | 5x5.5" (139.7 mm) | 27.1" | 135/90R17 | 26.6" |
| 2001 | Kia | Sportage | 5x5.5" (139.7 mm) | 27.1" | 135/90R17 | 26.6" |
| 2000 | Kia | Sportage | 5x5.5" (139.7 mm) | 27.1" | 135/90R17 | 26.6" |
| 1999 | Kia | Sportage | 5x5.5" (139.7 mm) | 27.1" | 135/90R17 | 26.6" |
| 1998 | Kia | Sportage | 5x5.5" (139.7 mm) | 27.1" | 135/90R17 | 26.6" |
| 1997 | Kia | Sportage | 5x5.5" (139.7 mm) | 27.1" | 135/90R17 | 26.6" |
| 1996 | Kia | Sportage | 5x5.5" (139.7 mm) | 27.1" | 135/90R17 | 26.6" |
| 1995 | Kia | Sportage | 5x5.5" (139.7 mm) | 27.1" | 135/90R17 | 26.6" |