Everything to know before you buy tyres for the Kia Soul: the factory sizes by generation, which type of tyre suits how you drive, and how to make them last in UAE conditions.
01Soul generations & sizes
Original-equipment sizes for each generation. Optional sizes for larger wheels are listed in the table above the guide.
| Generation | Years | Factory sizes |
|---|---|---|
| III (SK3) | 2019 – 2023 | 215/55 R17 · 205/60 R16 |
| II (PS) Facelift | 2017 – 2019 | 205/60 R16 · 215/55 R17 |
| II (PS) | 2014 – 2017 | 205/60 R16 · 215/55 R17 |
| I (AM) Facelift | 2011 – 2013 | 195/65 R15 · 205/55 R16 |
| I (AM) | 2008 – 2011 | 205/55 R16 · 195/65 R15 |
02Touring, eco or all-season?
Touring tyres
Most Soul owners in the UAE drive mainly in the city and on motorways, where a touring tyre gives the best balance of comfort, low noise and long tread life.
Eco tyres
Low-rolling-resistance tyres can trim fuel use over a year of commuting. Check the wet-grip rating as well: summer rain is rare, but standing water after a storm is when grip matters most.
Heat and long drives
Road surfaces get very hot in summer. Keep the pressures from your door placard (checked when the tyres are cold), and avoid fitting tyres that have been in storage for years.
03Best tyres for the Soul
These are the brands we stock most in Kia Soul sizes. Compare them in the grid above: every price includes fitting, balancing, nitrogen and rotation.
04Care & replacement
- Check pressures once a month when the tyres are cold, using the figures on the placard in the driver’s door frame, not the maximum printed on the tyre.
- Read the four-digit date code on the sidewall (week and year of manufacture). Heat ages rubber, so have older tyres inspected even if the tread looks fine.
- Rotate the tyres at the interval in your owner’s handbook to even out wear, unless the car has different front and rear sizes.
- Replace tyres in pairs on the same axle at least, and fit the newer pair on the rear for stability.