TL;DR: The current Hyundai Kona uses 215/60R17, 215/55R18 or 235/45R19 depending on grade, including the Kona Electric. Wheels are 5×114.3 PCD with a typical 67.1 mm centre bore. Most variants come with a tyre mobility (repair) kit rather than a spare, and pressures sit around 250 kPa (36 psi) — always confirm on your placard.
The Hyundai Kona is one of Australia’s most popular small SUVs, and the current generation spans petrol, hybrid and fully electric versions. That matters for tyres, because the heavier, torque-rich Kona Electric treats its rubber differently to the petrol car, and the fitment changes with wheel size across the range. This guide sets out the delivered sizes, wheel specs, spare situation, pressures and best replacements for the current Kona, with every figure framed as a 2026 guide to confirm against your own vehicle.
On this page
- What tyre sizes does the Hyundai Kona use?
- What are the Kona’s wheel specs (PCD, bore, offset)?
- Does the Hyundai Kona have a spare tyre?
- What tyre pressures should a Kona run?
- Does the Kona Electric need different tyres?
- Best replacement tyres for the Hyundai Kona
- How much do Hyundai Kona tyres cost?
- FAQ
What tyre sizes does the Hyundai Kona use?
The current Kona’s tyre size tracks its wheel size, which climbs with the grade. Entry and range-focused variants (including the Kona Electric Standard and Extended Range) use 17-inch wheels for ride comfort and efficiency, mid grades move to 18s, and the top petrol and Premium electric grades wear 19-inch rubber for the look at a small cost to ride and range.
| Wheel | Tyre size | Typical fitment |
|---|---|---|
| 17-inch | 215/60R17 | Base petrol; Kona Electric Standard & Extended Range |
| 18-inch | 215/55R18 | Mid petrol/hybrid grades |
| 19-inch | 235/45R19 | Top petrol/N Line; Kona Electric Premium |
Hyundai deliberately pairs the most efficient variants with the smaller 17-inch wheel: the Kona Electric’s longer driving range is quoted on 17s, while the Premium’s 19s trade a little range and ride comfort for appearance. If you are weighing up a plus-sized grade, our plus-sizing a medium SUV guide and aspect ratio explained cover what you gain and give up. To decode the numbers on your own tyre, see how to read a tyre sidewall.
What are the Kona’s wheel specs (PCD, bore, offset)?
Like most Hyundai and Kia models, the Kona uses a five-stud monocoque wheel pattern. The figures below are the ones that decide whether an aftermarket or second-hand wheel will actually fit.
| Spec | Figure (2026 guide) |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5×114.3 mm |
| Centre bore | approx. 67.1 mm |
| Factory offset (ET) | approx. +50 mm (17/18-inch) |
| Rim widths | approx. 7.0 inch (17/18-inch) |
| Studs | 5 |
The 5×114.3 pattern is extremely common, which makes wheels easy to find — but the Kona’s centre bore and offset still have to match, or you will get vibration and poor fitment. If a wheel’s bore is larger than the Kona’s hub you need hub-centric rings to centre it. Our guides on bolt pattern and PCD, centre bore, hub-centric vs lug-centric fitment and wheel offset and backspacing cover each step. Shopping second-hand wheels is a common Kona move — read what to inspect before buying used wheels first.
Does the Hyundai Kona have a spare tyre?
Mostly no. Like many modern small SUVs, the current Kona typically ships with a tyre mobility kit — a sealant bottle and 12-volt compressor — rather than a spare wheel. Some petrol variants have carried a space-saver spare under the boot floor, but the Kona Electric in particular uses a repair kit because the battery and electronics occupy the space a spare well would use. Treat this as VERIFY for your exact car: lift the boot floor and check what is actually there before you plan a long trip.
A repair kit will get you moving after a simple tread puncture, but it will not help with a sidewall tear, a blowout or a destroyed tyre, and sealant can make a tyre harder (or impossible) to repair properly afterwards. Know the trade-offs: tyre repair kits vs spare wheels and do inflator sealants ruin the tyre. If your Kona has a space-saver instead, how far and fast you can drive on a space-saver is worth reading, and don’t forget to check its pressure (spare tyre pressure).
What tyre pressures should a Kona run?
Set Kona pressures from the placard on the driver’s door jamb, which lists the cold figures for your exact wheel and tyre size. As a 2026 guide, Kona pressures commonly sit around 250 kPa (about 36 psi) front and rear for the smaller wheels, sometimes with a higher figure for a full load, but the placard is the authority — it is the only figure set for your specific variant.
Check pressures cold, before you’ve driven far, because heat raises the reading (cold vs hot tyre pressure). On an EV in particular, correct pressure protects both range and tread life, so it is worth doing monthly (how often to check, pressure and fuel economy). Never set everyday pressures to the maximum printed on the sidewall — our guide on placard pressure vs sidewall maximum explains why.
Does the Kona Electric need different tyres?
The Kona Electric is noticeably heavier than the petrol Kona and delivers its torque instantly, which wears tyres faster and rewards a tyre built for the job. You do not strictly need a tyre with an “EV” badge, but you do need one with a high enough load index for the car’s extra weight, low rolling resistance to protect range, and quiet manners (an EV cabin has no engine noise to mask tyre roar). Many Konas also come on tyres with foam acoustic lining from the factory — a sensible replacement keeps that in mind.
The deeper EV picture is covered across our EV cluster: why EV tyres wear faster, do you need EV-specific tyres in Australia, best quiet tyres for an electric car, load index requirements for heavy EVs and can you fit standard tyres to an EV. On pressures specifically, see do EVs need higher pressures. The petrol and hybrid Konas have no such special needs — a good small-SUV tyre is all they ask.
Best replacement tyres for the Hyundai Kona
The Kona is a city and suburban SUV first, so for most owners the priorities are quiet running, wet grip and tread life rather than off-road ability. Match the choice to how you drive:
- Petrol/hybrid, value focus: a quality mid-tier touring tyre in the correct size — see best budget tyres for a small SUV.
- Comfort and quiet: best quiet tyres and best wet-weather tyres for a small SUV.
- Kona Electric: a low-rolling-resistance, high-load-index tyre — the EV cluster above has the detail.
Whatever you fit, keep the load and speed ratings at or above the placard, replace by around 3 mm for wet grip rather than waiting for the 1.5 mm legal minimum, and remember Australia’s minimum tread depth is 1.5 mm, not the 1.6 mm you’ll see quoted overseas (the 1.5 mm rule). Cross-shopping other small and medium SUVs? See the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5 and Kia Sportage guides, or the Tesla Model Y guide for another EV.
How much do Hyundai Kona tyres cost?
Kona tyres are mainstream passenger-SUV sizes, so they are affordable relative to a 4WD. As a 2026 guide, the 17-inch 215/60R17 is the cheapest to replace, the 18-inch 215/55R18 sits in the middle, and the 19-inch 235/45R19 on the Premium and N Line is the dearest — lower-profile 19s also cost more to replace if you kerb one. Prices move with brand, store and stock, so get a live quote. Our guide on cost per kilometre is the smarter way to compare a cheap tyre against a long-wearing one, and whether you need to replace all four at once is a common Kona question.
For range context, Hyundai listed the 2024 Kona petrol from around $36,000 and the Kona Electric from roughly $54,000 to $68,000 before on-road costs, per CarExpert and Chasing Cars. Tyres are a small running cost by comparison, but on the Electric the right tyre pays for itself in range and tread life.
Bottom line: The Hyundai Kona runs 215/60R17, 215/55R18 or 235/45R19 depending on grade — including the Electric — on a common 5×114.3 wheel. Most come with a repair kit rather than a spare, so check your boot before a trip. Set pressures from the placard (around 250 kPa / 36 psi as a guide), and if you drive the Electric, choose a quiet, low-rolling-resistance tyre with the right load index. Confirm every figure against your own car.
Frequently asked questions
What size tyres does a Hyundai Kona use?
As a 2026 guide the current Kona uses 215/60R17, 215/55R18 or 235/45R19 depending on grade, including the Kona Electric. Confirm the exact size on your placard and tyre sidewall.
What is the bolt pattern on a Hyundai Kona?
5×114.3 mm with a centre bore around 67.1 mm and roughly +50 mm offset on the 17- and 18-inch wheels. The pattern is common, but bore and offset still have to match.
Does the Hyundai Kona have a spare tyre?
Most current Konas, and the Kona Electric in particular, come with a tyre mobility (repair) kit rather than a spare. Some petrol grades have a space-saver — check under your boot floor to be sure.
Does the Kona Electric need special tyres?
Not a branded “EV” tyre specifically, but it benefits from a high load index for its extra weight, low rolling resistance for range, and quiet running. Keep the load rating at or above the placard.
What pressure should Hyundai Kona tyres be?
Follow the cold pressures on your door placard — commonly around 250 kPa (36 psi) as a guide, sometimes higher when fully loaded. Don’t use the sidewall maximum as your everyday pressure.
This guide is general information for Australian drivers and uses 2026 figures that change over time. Tyre sizes, pressures, load ratings, spare type and prices must be confirmed against your vehicle’s placard, owner’s manual and a licensed tyre retailer.
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