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Best tyres for the Hyundai Kona
A taller, heavier body has to carry weight and stay settled in the wet. For year-round UK use, a quality all-season or premium touring tyre with the right load rating is the sweet spot.
The Hyundai Kona typically runs 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18 on 17 to 18 inch wheels. A taller, heavier compact suv works its tyres harder in corners and in the wet, so a strong wet-grip rating and a load rating that matches the weight are worth more than simply buying the cheapest tyre in the size.
What we'd fit on a Kona
Michelin CrossClimate 2, a top all-season pick for year-round driving.
ShopContinental PremiumContact 7, strong wet braking and refinement.
ShopGoodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3, excellent wear and all-season grip.
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For the full tested ranking, see the best all-season tyres or the best premium touring tyres. Then weigh it against how you actually drive.
Hyundai Kona tyre sizes
These are common fitments across recent Hyundai Kona generations. Your exact size depends on the generation, trim and wheels, so confirm it from the tyre sidewall, the door placard or your V5C. New to it? See what a size like 215/55 R17 means.
Recommended pressures
Your Hyundai Kona's recommended pressures are on the placard in the driver's door shut or fuel flap, and in the handbook. Set them cold, and raise them when fully loaded or towing. Our guide to correct tyre pressure and where to find your figures cover the detail.
What to watch on a Kona
A heavier body wears the shoulders if pressures drop, so keep them topped up and watch both edges. See both edges worn from under-inflation if you spot it.
Hyundai Kona tyres: common questions
What are the best tyres for a Hyundai Kona?
A taller, heavier body has to carry weight and stay settled in the wet. For year-round UK use, a quality all-season or premium touring tyre with the right load rating is the sweet spot. Our pick of Michelin CrossClimate 2, Continental PremiumContact 7, Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-3 is a strong starting point; see the best all-season tyres for the tested detail, then match it to how you drive.
What size tyres does the Hyundai Kona take?
Common fitments include 215/55 R17, 235/45 R18. The exact size depends on the generation, trim and wheels, so confirm it from the sidewall, door placard or V5C before buying.
How much should I spend on tyres for a Hyundai Kona?
It depends on the car and how you drive. A premium tyre pays off on motorway miles and in the wet; a strong value-premium tyre is often the smarter buy on a smaller or lighter car. See our guide on premium versus mid-range versus budget to weigh it up.
From the reviews desk: we pick by how a car is actually used, not by badge. The names above are a sound starting point for a compact suv like this, but the right tyre also depends on your budget and the weather you drive in.
Sources and accuracy. Recommendations draw on our tested review guides. Sizes shown are common fitments for the Hyundai Kona and are not a substitute for confirming your own car's fitment from the sidewall, placard or V5C. If anything here looks wrong, tell us and we will check it.