The Santro Xing tyre size is 155/70 R13 whichever version you own, be it a bare non AC GL, a GLS or a factory LPG car. Hyundai fitted that tyre at all four corners plus the spare.
Hyundai stopped selling the Xing new long ago, and most survivors have worn out several sets since. Roadside dealers sometimes fit any 13 inch tyre lying in the godown, so glance at your sidewall and confirm 155/70 R13 is still printed there before ordering.
Santro Xing fitment card
- Tyre size
- 155/70 R13 on every variant
- Wheels
- 13 inch steel on most cars, wheel covers on upper trims
- Tyre pressure (cold)
- Front 33 psi, rear 33 psi
- Wheel cap
- 13 inch, to match the R13 rim
- Wiper blades
- 20 inch driver side, 16 inch passenger side (check the old blades)
- Status
- No longer sold new
Santro Xing tyre size by variant
| Variant | Front | Rear | Wheel |
|---|---|---|---|
| Non AC, GL, GL Plus | 155/70 R13 | 155/70 R13 | 13 inch steel |
| GLS, eRLX, XO | 155/70 R13 | 155/70 R13 | 13 inch steel, wheel cover |
| LPG and CNG fitted cars | 155/70 R13 | 155/70 R13 | 13 inch steel |
The gas versions carry a cylinder in the boot, yet Hyundai kept the identical tyre. Only the pressure you run deserves a second look on those, covered on the pressure page linked below.
Breaking down 155/70 R13
155 tells you, in millimetres, how broad the tread is, slim by modern standards, which is why the Xing steers lightly and sips fuel. 70 is the profile, meaning each sidewall rises roughly 109 mm, which is 70 percent of 155. That tall rubber is the reason this tallboy hatch rides over rough lanes better than many newer small cars. R signals a radial, while 13 gives rim size in inches. Any shop in a small town will have this size, since several popular hatchbacks share it.
Alternative sizes that stay close
Fitting a slightly different size is common on old cars once the original is hard to match in a preferred pattern. On a Xing, stay inside a 3 percent band either side of the stock 547 mm:
| Size | Sidewalls + rim | Overall | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 155/70 R13 (factory) | 217 + 330.2 mm | about 547 mm | Baseline |
| 165/65 R13 | 214.5 + 330.2 mm | about 545 mm | 0.5 percent smaller |
| 175/60 R13 | 210 + 330.2 mm | about 540 mm | 1.3 percent smaller |
| 165/60 R14 | 198 + 355.6 mm | about 554 mm | 1.2 percent larger, needs 14 inch rims |
A broader tread grips harder, though it weighs down the feather light Xing steering when parking and may graze the Xing's plastic arch lining at full lock with passengers aboard. A 14 inch alloy upgrade also needs the right bolt pattern and centre bore for this car; compare both with the Xing's present steel wheel before paying. The tyre size calculator will check any other combination, while rim options get their own discussion under 13 inch alloy wheels.
Tube type or tubeless on an old Xing
Plenty of Xings were delivered on tubeless radials, yet years of roadside fixes mean some now hide tubes. Stuffing a tube into a tubeless casing builds heat, and a nail then deflates it in minutes. Where the rim bead area is free of rust and dents, request a tubeless refit with a new valve. A rim that is bent from years of potholes may not seal, and then it should be straightened or replaced. Our tubeless vs tube page sets out the trade offs.
Signs this Santro needs new tyres
- Grooves worn down to the raised indicator bars across the tread.
- Rubber that has aged well past half a decade on its date stamp, even with depth remaining, because hard old compound cracks and slides in the wet.
- A blister bulging from the sidewall following a hard speed breaker hit. Let a puncture mechanic inspect it, and go no further than the nearest repair point.
- Both front shoulders bald while the centre still has depth, pointing to soft pressure or tired suspension bushes on a high mileage Xing.
Ask for alignment and balancing when you change the set; ageing steering parts on an older Xing often need attention at the same time.
Spare wheel and newer Santro
Pull out the Xing's spare and check what its sidewall says. If it shows 155/70 R13 on a matching 13 inch rim, it can join the rotation. Owners tend to ignore it; inspect its air and date code alongside the road tyres. The later, newer Santro is an unrelated design using other sizes, covered on our Santro tyre size page.
Other Santro Xing pages
See the Santro Xing tyre pressure, wheel cap and wiper blade pages to cover this hatch fully. To compare with another small hatch, try the Wagon R tyre size guide. All other cars sit under car tyre size.
Questions owners ask
Santro Xing GLS: which tyre does it take?
The GLS uses 155/70 R13, the same as every other Xing variant. Only the wheel cover style differs.
Will 165/65 R13 tyres suit a Santro Xing?
Yes. It ends up half a percent shorter than stock and mounts on the same 13 inch rims. The wider tread makes steering a little heavier.
Is the Santro Xing tyre tubeless?
The factory radials were tubeless on most cars. If your car now runs tubes, a tyre shop can usually convert it back if the rim is straight and rust free.
Can the Santro Xing spare join tyre rotation?
Only if its sidewall reads 155/70 R13, the road tyre size. Either way, include it in the monthly air check.
Does the Xing mix sizes between axles?
No. All four road wheels take 155/70 R13.
Do the old Xing and the newer Santro share tyres?
No. The later Santro is a different model with its own sizes, so check the sidewall before buying.