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:
Let’s put it back together. Here are some tire sizes that are compatible with the current-generation Elantra:
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.”
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.
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 Centennial 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:
Visit our parts and service center to learn more about Hyundai Elantra tire sizes, how to choose tires for the Hyundai Elantra, what tires we have available, and more.
Visit us in Highlands Ranch today and speak with our service specialists about optimal 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 in Greenwood Village, McDonald Hyundai can help.
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