Hyundai Elantra Tires Guide

Are you a Hyundai Elantra driver in Tifton? You’ll want to check out this tire guide from the team at Five Star Hyundai of Albany near Americus. We cover essential details, including the ideal Hyundai Elantra tire pressure and sizes. If you have any questions or want to learn about our service specials or coupons, feel free to reach out to our knowledgeable service technicians.

Hyundai Elantra Tire Size: Understanding Tire Size

The current generation Elantra is compatible with 15-, 17-, 18-, and 19-inch wheels, with the latter only available on the performance-oriented Elantra N. As wheel size dictates which tire size you can use, and model year and trim level, in turn, dictate which wheel size your Elantra has, you should first check your owner’s manual or the tire placard on the driver’s side door for the correct tire size. If you can’t find it on the driver’s side door, check the doorpost, glove box, and fuel door. 

Once you find the placard, you’ll see a combination of numbers and letters, such as “195/65 R15.” Let’s break down from left to right and learn what this means: 

• 195: Tire width in millimeters
• 65: Aspect ratio, or the height of the tire sidewall as a percentage of tire width
• R: Radial tire construction – This method of tire construction arranges plies at a 90-degree angle to the direction of travel (i.e., radially from the center of the tire) to improve tire flexibility and durability. Radial tire construction is used for the vast majority of consumer-vehicle tires today.
• 15: Wheel rim diameter in inches

Let’s put it back together. Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the current-generation Elantra: 

• 195/65 R15
• 225/45 R17
• 235/40 R18
• 245/35 R19 

You may also see letters such as a “P” or “LT.” These tell you what class of vehicle the tire should be used on. “P,” for example, stands for “passenger car” while “LT” refers to “light truck.”

What Is The Optimal Tire Pressure For The Hyundai Elantra?

On the tire placard, you’ll also find numbers followed by “PSI.” “PSI” stands for “pounds per square inch,” and the numbers denote the optimal tire pressure for the Hyundai Elantra. The PSI you’ll see tells you the optimal cold tire pressure, or PSI, when the tires are at their coldest temperature. It’s important to check this before you start driving, as tires naturally heat up and tire pressure increases as you drive. For most Elantra models, you should aim for a cold tire pressure of 33 PSI. 

Choosing Tires For The Hyundai Elantra: What Tires Are Available?

As long as you correctly match the tire size to the wheels you have on your Hyundai Elantra, you can use several different types of tires for your Camilla travels. Depending on the season, where you intend to travel, or what you intend to do, the Hyundai Elantra can be equipped with the following tire types:

• All-Season
• All-Terrain
• Summer
• Winter
• High-Performance

Visit our parts center to learn more about Hyundai Elantra tire sizes, how to choose tires for the Hyundai Elantra, what tires we have available, and more. 

Get Exemplary Tire Service At Five Star Hyundai of Albany

Stop by Albany today and chat with our friendly team members about the best tire care practices. Whether you come to see us for a routine tire rotation or want to switch out your tires to match the weather you’re experiencing, Five Star Hyundai of Albany can help. To streamline your tire service, ensure you fill out a maintenance appointment form before you arrive.