Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Kia Optima models from 2005 to 2020 have recommended tire pressure of 30 psi to 35 psi based on model year, trim and original equipment tire size.
Kia Optima is a passenger car offered in 12 trims and equipped with 10 original equipment tire size sets. You can find recommended tire pressure for Kia Optima by model year, model trim or its original equipment tire size. Do not forget to check out frequently asked questions.
Select Kia Optima year to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.
2020 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2020 Kia Optima is 34 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 34 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 34 - 35 psi | 34 - 35 psi |
| 215/55R17 94V | 34 - 35 psi | 34 - 35 psi |
| 235/45R18 94V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
2019 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2019 Kia Optima is 34 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 34 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 34 - 35 psi | 34 - 35 psi |
| 215/55R17 94V | 34 - 35 psi | 34 - 35 psi |
| 235/45R18 94V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
2018 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2018 Kia Optima is 34 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 34 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 215/55R17 94V | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 235/45R18 94V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
2017 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2017 Kia Optima is 34 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 34 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 34 - 35 psi | 34 - 35 psi |
| 215/55R17 94V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
| 235/45R18 94V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
| P205/65R16 94H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 34 - 35 psi | 34 - 35 psi |
2016 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2016 Kia Optima is 34 psi for front tires and 34 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 34 psi | 34 psi |
| 215/55R17 94V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
| 235/45R18 94V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
| P205/65R16 94H | 34 psi | 34 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
2015 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2015 Kia Optima is 33 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 33 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 33 - 34 psi | 33 - 34 psi |
| 215/55R17 94V | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| 225/45R18/XL 95V | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P205/65R16 94H | 34 psi | 34 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
2014 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2014 Kia Optima is 33 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 33 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 33 - 34 psi | 33 - 34 psi |
| 225/45R18/XL 95V | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P205/65R16 94H | 33 - 34 psi | 33 - 34 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 33 - 34 psi | 33 - 34 psi |
2013 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2013 Kia Optima is 33 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 33 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45R18/XL 95V | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P205/65R16 94H | 33 - 34 psi | 33 - 34 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 33 - 34 psi | 33 - 34 psi |
2012 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2012 Kia Optima is 33 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 33 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45R18/XL 95V | 33 - 35 psi | 33 - 35 psi |
| P205/65R16 94H | 33 - 34 psi | 33 - 34 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 33 - 35 psi | 33 - 35 psi |
2011 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2011 Kia Optima is 33 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 33 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45R18/XL 95V | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P205/65R16 94H | 33 - 34 psi | 33 - 34 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 33 - 34 psi | 33 - 34 psi |
2010 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2010 Kia Optima is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| P205/60R16 91H | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| P215/50R17 90V | 32 psi | 32 psi |
2009 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2009 Kia Optima is 32 psi for front tires and 32 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| P205/60R16 91H | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| P215/50R17 90V | 32 psi | 32 psi |
2008 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2008 Kia Optima is 30 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 30 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| P205/60R16 91H | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| P215/50R17 90V | 32 psi | 32 psi |
2007 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2007 Kia Optima is 30 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 30 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| P205/60R16 91H | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| P215/50R17 90V | 32 psi | 32 psi |
2006 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2006 Kia Optima is 30 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 30 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| P205/55R16 89V | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| P205/60R15 90H | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| P205/60R16 91H | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| P215/50R17 90V | 32 psi | 32 psi |
2005 Kia Optima Tire Pressure
Recommended tire pressure for 2005 Kia Optima is 30 psi for front tires and 30 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| P205/55R16 89V | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| P205/60R15 90H | 30 psi | 30 psi |
Select Kia Optima trim to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima EX
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima EX is 30 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 30 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/55R17 94V | 33 - 35 psi | 33 - 35 psi |
| 225/45R18 95V XL | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| P205/55R16 89V | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| P205/60R15 90H | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| P205/60R16 91H | 30 - 32 psi | 30 - 32 psi |
| P215/50R17 90V | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 33 psi | 33 psi |
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima EX Turbo
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima EX Turbo is 33 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 33 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45R18 95V XL | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 33 - 35 psi | 33 - 35 psi |
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima Hybrid
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima Hybrid is 34 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 34 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 34 - 35 psi | 34 - 35 psi |
| P205/65R16 94H | 34 - 35 psi | 34 - 35 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima Hybrid EX
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima Hybrid EX is 33 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 33 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 215/55R17 94V | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 33 - 35 psi | 33 - 35 psi |
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima Hybrid LX
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima Hybrid LX is 34 psi for front tires and 34 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 34 psi | 34 psi |
| P205/65R16 94H | 34 psi | 34 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima Limited
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima Limited is 35 psi for front tires and 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45R18 95V XL | 35 psi | 35 psi |
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima LX
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima LX is 30 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 30 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 33 - 35 psi | 33 - 35 psi |
| 215/55R17 94V | 33 - 34 psi | 33 - 34 psi |
| P205/55R16 89V | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| P205/60R15 90H | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| P205/60R16 91H | 30 - 32 psi | 30 - 32 psi |
| P205/65R16 94H | 33 psi | 33 psi |
| P215/50R17 90V | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 33 psi | 33 psi |
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima S
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima S is 34 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 34 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 215/55R17 94V | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 235/45R18 94V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima SX
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima SX is 32 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45R18 95V XL | 35 psi | 35 psi |
| 235/45R18 94V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
| P215/50R17 90V | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| P215/55R17 93V | 35 psi | 35 psi |
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima SX Limited
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima SX Limited is 34 psi for front tires and 34 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 235/45R18 94V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima SX Turbo
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima SX Turbo is 35 psi for front tires and 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45R18 95V XL | 35 psi | 35 psi |
Tire Pressure for Kia Optima SXL
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima SXL is 35 psi for front tires and 35 psi for rear tires.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 225/45R18 95V XL | 35 psi | 35 psi |
Recommended tire inflation for Kia Optima original equipment tire sizes with matching trims and model years.
| Tire Size | Front Tire Pressure | Rear Tire Pressure |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65R16 95H | 33 - 35 psi | 33 - 35 psi |
| Years: 2014 - 2020 Trims: Hybrid LX LX Hybrid Hybrid EX |
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| 215/55R17 94V | 33 - 35 psi | 33 - 35 psi |
| Years: 2015 - 2020 Trims: EX LX Hybrid EX S |
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| 225/45R18 95V XL | 33 - 35 psi | 33 - 35 psi |
| Years: 2011 - 2015 Trims: EX Turbo SX EX SXL Limited SX Turbo |
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| 235/45R18 94V | 34 psi | 34 psi |
| Years: 2016 - 2020 Trims: SX SX Limited S |
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| P205/55R16 89V | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| Years: 2005 - 2006 Trims: EX LX |
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| P205/60R15 90H | 30 psi | 30 psi |
| Years: 2005 - 2006 Trims: EX LX |
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| P205/60R16 91H | 30 - 32 psi | 30 - 32 psi |
| Years: 2006 - 2010 Trims: EX LX |
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| P205/65R16 94H | 33 - 35 psi | 33 - 35 psi |
| Years: 2011 - 2017 Trims: Hybrid LX Hybrid LX |
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| P215/50R17 90V | 32 psi | 32 psi |
| Years: 2006 - 2010 Trims: EX LX SX |
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| P215/55R17 93V | 33 - 35 psi | 33 - 35 psi |
| Years: 2011 - 2017 Trims: EX EX Turbo Hybrid LX SX Hybrid EX Hybrid LX |
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What should Kia Optima tire pressure be?
Recommended tire pressure for Kia Optima tires ranges from 30 psi to 35 psi, as set by vehicle manufacturer according to model's original equipment tire size and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to optimize vehicle safety, performance and fuel efficiency.
Where to find recommended tire pressure for Kia Optima?
Kia Optima recommended tire pressure can be found in owner's manual, on a tire placard on the side of driver's door or door jam, on the trunk lid, in the console or on the fuel door. Tire inflation will be listed in psi (pounds per square inch), bar or kPa (kilopascals).
How to check tire pressure on Kia Optima?
To check Kia Optima tire pressure you will first need to determine its recommended tire pressure for the front and rear tires. Take off tire valve caps and use a tire pressure gauge to check tire inflation in every tire. Adjust Kia Optima tire pressure to its recommended levels. If overinflated, let some air out by pressing down the center plunger in the valve stem. If underinflated, add air with tire inflator. Recheck tire pressure to make sure all tires are properly inflated. Replace the valve stem caps. Make sure to check tire pressure when tires are "cold" and have not been driven for at least 3 hours. Remember that the front and rear tire pressures may differ.
What is proper tire pressure for Kia Optima replacement tires?
If you replace Kia Optima original equipment tires with non-stock tires that have different size or load capacity, new tires may require substantially different inflation pressures. Use our tire pressure calculator to find proper tire inflation when switching to a different tire size.
What is recommended winter tire pressure for Kia Optima?
Tire pressure fluctuates with ambient temperatures. When temperatures drop, Kia Optima tires may lose approximately 1 psi of air pressure for every 10 degree Fahrenheit decrease. During winter Kia Optima tires can be inflated 3 to 5 psi above the recommended tire pressure settings to compensate for lower temperatures. Do not overinflate above the maximum tire inflation pressure value indicated on tire sidewall. Make sure to check tire pressure regularly in the winter to keep tires properly inflated for a safe ride on snow and icy roads.
Is Kia Optima equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)?
If your Kia Optima is built after 2007, it is most likely equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Check owner's manual to see if your model has TPMS.
Why is Kia Optima tire pressure light on?
If Kia Optima TPMS warning light comes on and stays on, it means at least one of the tires is underinflated. If TPMS warning light goes on and off, fluctuating ambient temperatures may be the reason. If Kia Optima TPMS warning light flashes for 90 seconds when you start the vehicle and then remains illuminated, the TPMS is not functioning properly and you should have it serviced.
How to reset tire pressure light on Kia Optima?
To reset tire pressure light on Kia Optima, follow the instructions in owner's manual. If tire pressure monitoring system will not reset, there may be a problem with tire pressure sensors.