Kia Spectra Spare Tire

The Kia Spectra, a compact car produced by South Korean automaker Kia Motors, typically comes with a spare tire for emergency situations when a tire might get punctured or damaged. This spare tire, also known as a doughnut, is smaller than the regular tires to save both cost and space. Its primary purpose is to serve as a temporary replacement that can get you to a repair shop, not for prolonged driving. Regularly, the Kia Spectra's spare tire size is around T125/80D15. It's crucial to know these specifications as using a wrong-sized spare tire, even temporarily, can cause significant damage to the car's wheels or suspension.

Kia Spectra models manufactured from 2000 to 2009 have tires with overall diameter ranging from 23.5" to 24.2", allowing the use of a temporary spare tire with a near same diameter as the OEM tire. Tire diameter and wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Kia Spectra years and trims.

Listed below are compact spare tire sizes that can fit some Kia Spectra vehicles based on acceptable tire diameter range of 22.8" to 24.9". Some Spectra models may require the use of a traditional full-size tire as a spare. To ensure safe temporary mobility in case of a road emergency, always refer to the vehicle owner's manual for the correct Kia Spectra spare tire size designated by vehicle's manufacturer.

Spare Size	Spare Diameter
T125/85D16from $146.92	24.3"
T125/70R16from $133.95	22.9"
T135/70R16from $131.99	23.5"
T125/70R17from $127.35	23.9"
T125/80D16from $95.68	23.9"
T135/80D16from $93.99	24.5"
T125/70D17from $82.14	23.9"
T125/80D15from $78.96	22.9"
T135/90D15	24.6"
T135/80R16	24.5"
T135/80R15	23.5"
T135/80D15	23.5"
T135/70R17	24.5"
T135/70D17	24.5"
T135/70D16	23.5"
T135/60R18	24.4"
T135/60D18	24.4"
T125/90R15	23.9"
T125/90D15	23.9"
T125/80R16	23.9"
T125/80R15	22.9"
T125/70D16	22.9"
T135/90R15	24.6"

Spare Tire for Kia Spectra

Discover spare tire solutions for your Kia Spectra based on model year. Generally, spare tire size has to be within 3% of the overall diameter of the original equipment tire size. Kia Spectra tire size can vary depending on the year and trim. Make sure to check the load index and load capacity of the spare tire to ensure that it is capable to safely support your vehicle's weight.

All listed guides, data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only. Spare-Tires.com does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy of or the results of the use of this information. Always refer to vehicle owner's manual for the correct spare tire size configuration.