Kia Seltos tyre size starts at 205/65 R16 on the entry HTE and HTE(O), then 215/60 R17 from the HTK up to the HTX, and 215/55 R18 on the GTX and X-Line. Within a trim, front and back match.
The Seltos is a midsize SUV that spends weekdays in city traffic and weekends on highways, so three rim diameters give buyers a choice between cushion and looks. One quirk matters at the tyre counter: an HTK with the 1.5 litre petrol and manual gearbox keeps 16 inch styled steel wheels. Details follow.
Seltos fitment card
- Tyre size
- 205/65 R16 (HTE, HTE(O)), 215/60 R17 (HTK to HTX), 215/55 R18 (GTX, X-Line)
- Wheels
- 16 inch steel on HTE trims, 17 inch alloy on HTK to HTX, 18 inch alloy on GTX
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Front 35 psi, rear 33 psi
- PCD
- 5 x 114.3 mm
- Fog lamps
- LED front fog lamps from HTX upward
- Spare
- Steel spare; size varies by variant, check under the boot floor
Kia Seltos tyre size table for every trim
| Variant | Front | Rear | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| HTE, HTE(O) | 205/65 R16 | 205/65 R16 | 16 inch steel with cover |
| HTK, 1.5 petrol manual | 205/65 R16 | 205/65 R16 | 16 inch styled steel |
| HTK (other engines), HTK(O) | 215/60 R17 | 215/60 R17 | 17 inch alloy |
| HTX, HTX(A) | 215/60 R17 | 215/60 R17 | 17 inch alloy |
| GTX, GTX(A), X-Line | 215/55 R18 | 215/55 R18 | 18 inch alloy |
Engine choice matters only on the HTK. Turbo petrol and diesel HTK cars, and every HTK(O), get the 17 inch alloys, while the plain petrol manual HTK stays on 16 inch rims.
Seltos wheel size in simple terms
Three rim diameters exist on the current Seltos. Sixteen inch pressed steel wheels sit on the HTE pair, with plain covers on the HTE and styled covers on the HTE(O). Seventeen inch alloys cover most of the middle of the range. Eighteen inch alloys arrive on the GTX family, and the X-Line pack paints those 18 inch wheels black. Asked for your Kia Seltos wheel size at the counter? The R number on the sidewall answers it: R16, R17 or R18.
Decoding 215/60 R17 96H
Using the HTX tyre as the example: 215 gives tread width in mm, and 60 is the profile, making the sidewall about 129 mm tall. R marks radial build; 17 gives rim diameter. The trailing 96H tells you the load and speed rating: load index 96 equals 710 kg per tyre, and H allows up to 210 km/h. Match or beat 96H when buying replacements. On 16 and 18 inch tyres, copy the rating printed on your factory set instead.
How the three sizes compare in height
| Size | Overall diameter | Versus 205/65 R16 |
|---|---|---|
| 205/65 R16 | about 673 mm | base |
| 215/60 R17 | about 690 mm | about 2.5 percent taller |
| 215/55 R18 | about 694 mm | about 3 percent taller |
Each height above is the rim converted to millimetres, with both sidewalls added on. Because the maker already uses all three on the same body, an HTE owner moving to 17 inch HTX style wheels stays inside a known fit, with a small speedo under read of around 2.5 percent. The 18 inch tyre stands within 1 percent of the 17, so it is a styling swap more than a size change.
Upgrading wheels on a lower Seltos
Swapping 16 inch steels for factory 17 inch alloys is the common move. Buy rims cast for the Seltos so hub fit, bolt circle and inset are all correct; check with the PCD calculator if you buy used. Going to 18 inch on an HTE or HTK is possible with GTX wheels, but the 55 profile tyre is easier to pinch on sharp pothole edges and costs more to replace. Your insurance company should hear about the new wheels in writing.
Earlier version Seltos sizes
The pre facelift and facelift Seltos used the same three tyre sizes, split a little differently. On the facelift, 205/65 R16 went on the HTE, HTK and HTK+, 215/60 R17 on the HTX and HTX+, and 215/55 R18 on the GT Line and X-Line. Check the sidewall on a used car, as trim names have changed.
Spare wheel and puncture tips
Lift the Seltos boot board and you find a steel spare. One detailed guide gives 205/65 R16 for most trims and 215/60 R17 for the GTX family, but look at your own car to be sure. A smaller spare on an 18 inch car is only for getting to a repair stall at modest speed. Keep it topped up to the rear figure.
When to retire Seltos tyres
Turbo petrol Seltos owners who drive briskly see the front pair wear quicker, since those wheels both steer and pull. Rotate them at every service visit, and request an alignment check whenever a crater jolts the steering. Replace at the wear bars, or sooner for cracks from age.
Linked Seltos and SUV pages
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Questions owners ask
What is the seltos tyre size on the HTX?
215/60 R17 on 17 inch alloys, with a 96H rating on the factory tyres.
Which Seltos runs 18 inch wheels?
The GTX, GTX(A) and the X-Line pack. They use 215/55 R18.
Does the HTK have alloys?
Most HTK cars do, on 215/60 R17. The 1.5 petrol manual HTK keeps 16 inch styled steel wheels with 205/65 R16.
Can I put 17 inch rims on a Seltos HTE?
Yes. Kia uses 215/60 R17 on the HTK(O) and HTX, so the arches clear it. Expect the speedo to show roughly 2.5 percent under true speed, and notify your insurer.
Are front and rear Seltos tyres different?
No. Any given Seltos runs matching tyres on both axles.
Is 225/55 R18 a good alternative?
It is slightly wider and taller than the factory 215/55 R18 and was not fitted by the maker. Check clearance at full lock and ask a tyre shop before switching.