Kia Sorento II (XM) Tire Sizes, Rim Width & Diameter Guide by Model Year and Trim
The Kia Sorento II (XM), produced between 2009 and 2014, features a range of tire sizes and rim dimensions depending on the model year and trim. Common tire sizes across trims include 235/65R17 and 235/60R18, with rim widths typically ranging from 7 to 7.5 inches.\n\nHigher trims often come equipped with larger 18-inch rims, while base trims generally have 17-inch wheels. This difference affects tire sidewall height and overall rolling diameter, impacting ride comfort and handling.\n\nWhen comparing trims, verify the tire size markings stamped on the sidewall to ensure compatibility. Rim width × diameter references help in selecting the correct replacement tires or aftermarket wheels without compromising safety or performance.\n\nBy consulting specific model year and trim information, Kia Sorento II (XM) owners can make informed decisions on tire and wheel upgrades, maintaining original equipment specifications or customizing their vehicle's appearance and functionality.
| Make / model / trim | Year | Tire size | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi | 2019 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD | 2019 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi | 2019 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD | 2019 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT | 2019 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT 4WD | 2019 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI | 2019 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI 4WD | 2019 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi | 2018 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD | 2018 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi | 2018 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD | 2018 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT | 2018 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT 4WD | 2018 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI | 2018 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI 4WD | 2018 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi | 2017 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD | 2017 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi | 2017 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD | 2017 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT | 2017 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT 4WD | 2017 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI | 2017 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI 4WD | 2017 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi | 2016 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD | 2016 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi | 2016 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD | 2016 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT | 2016 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT 4WD | 2016 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI | 2016 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI 4WD | 2016 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi | 2015 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD | 2015 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi | 2015 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD | 2015 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT | 2015 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT 4WD | 2015 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI | 2015 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI 4WD | 2015 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi | 2014 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD | 2014 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi | 2014 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD | 2014 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT | 2014 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT 4WD | 2014 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI | 2014 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI 4WD | 2014 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi | 2013 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD | 2013 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi | 2013 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD | 2013 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT | 2013 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT 4WD | 2013 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI | 2013 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI 4WD | 2013 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi | 2012 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD | 2012 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi | 2012 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD | 2012 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT | 2012 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT 4WD | 2012 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI | 2012 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 GDI 4WD | 2012 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi | 2011 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD | 2011 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi | 2011 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD | 2011 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT | 2011 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT 4WD | 2011 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi | 2010 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.0 CRDi 4WD | 2010 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi | 2010 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD | 2010 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT | 2010 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT 4WD | 2010 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi | 2009 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.2 CRDi 4WD | 2009 | 235/65R17 | 7" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT | 2009 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
| Kia Sorento II (XM) 2.4 CVVT 4WD | 2009 | 235/65R17 | 6.5" × 17" |
For bolt pattern (PCD), offset ET, center bore, and mounting details, open the bolt pattern page for Kia Sorento II (XM).
FAQ
- What are the common tire sizes for Kia Sorento II (XM)?
- Typical tire sizes include 235/65R17 and 235/60R18, depending on the model year and trim.
- How do rim widths differ across Sorento II trims?
- Rim widths usually range from 7 to 7.5 inches, with higher trims often fitted with slightly wider or larger diameter wheels.
- Why is it important to compare tire sizes by trim?
- Comparing tire sizes ensures proper fitment, safety, and optimal driving performance tailored to each trim's specifications.
Tire size calculatorShow
Compare two tire sizes — diameter, speedometer error, and clearance change.
| Size 1 | Size 2 | Diff | Diff(%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diameter | 25.0" | 25.4" | 0.5" | 1.89% |
| Width | 7.7" | 8.5" | 0.8" | 10.26% |
| Circumference | 78.4" | 79.9" | 1.5" | 1.86% |
| Profile height | 5.0" | 4.2" | -0.7" | -15.08% |
| Turnover per mile | 807 | 793 | 14 | -1.73% |
| Clearance | - | - | +0.2" | - |






Speedometer Error
(First wheel OEM size)
| Reading | 20 mph | 30 mph | 40 mph | 50 mph | 60 mph | 70 mph | 80 mph | 90 mph |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actual | 20.4 | 30.5 | 40.7 | 50.9 | 61.1 | 71.2 | 81.4 | 91.6 |
