Hyundai Creta: equipping the Creta for the summer

The Hyundai Creta is a typical Korean B-class urban crossover. Cars have been assembled in St. Petersburg since August 2016. In 2021, the factory finalized the appearance and interior of the Creta, adding options.


The model won great love and appreciation of the Russians, yielding in polarity only to Grant and Vesta. Last year, 18 crossover units were sold. Let's add here the previous 886-year sales and we will see that a lot of recognizable nameplates flicker in the general traffic flow. Our task is to find good tires for the “Koreans”.

What we have from the factory

Hyundai Creta comes in various trim levels with a wide range of options. Engines from 1,4 to 2,0 liters are put on the car, but this does not affect the size of the wheels in any way.


There are two types of tires for Crete:

✅ 205/65R16 with a recommended pressure of 2,3 atm. and disc size 6Jx16
✅ 215 / 60R17 (all-wheel drive models) with a pressure of 2,5 atm. and disc 6,5Jx17

When buying, you need to pay attention to the speed and load indices. The first indicator is the same for both sizes - H (210 km / h). And the maximum load on one wheel diverges slightly: on the R16 tire, look for the designation on the sidewall 95 (690 kg), on the R17 - 96 (710 kg).

The size of the hub (diameter of the central hole) "Cretes" is 67,1 mm. And, since we touched on the topic of disks, let's recall the parameters: overhang 45-48 mm, drilling - 5x114,3. The wheel is fixed on the hub with a threaded nut M12x1,5.

"And I want more"

Normal Wishlist. Few people want to install smaller wheels: more often, owners take tires 1-2 sizes larger. One option: a larger diameter disc, but "wrapped" in a low profile tire. Another story: both the disc and the tires are wider. There are fans of changing the offset of the wheel so that it protrudes beyond the arch. And other drivers put on rubber with a high profile on a regular disk.


Such manipulations with tires bring a lot of pluses and even more minuses. Consider the most important points in opposition:

✅ The clearance increases, but the wheel can cling to the body
✅ Saves fuel, but increases the car's performance
✅ Improves lateral stability as the offset decreases, but the disc is easily damaged and the rubber wears out faster

Another negative consequence: the wheels protruding beyond the arches give an increased load on the wheel bearing. In a word, the design of the car, especially the suspension, is designed for a certain wheel size. And if you also remember the picky traffic inspector, the difficulties in obtaining a diagnostic card, then it is better to abandon non-standard wheels.

However, we leave this question to the user himself. Our goal is to help in choosing a summer outfit for Creta.

Summer tires for Hyundai Creta mid-range

Each car manufacturer works with certain tire brands.


It is logical to assume that Hyundai cooperates primarily with local firms: Nexen, Hankook, and also the Japanese Toyo. Let's start with them.

✅ Toyo Proxes CF2. The tire with excellent performance characteristics from the new line quickly found a buyer. The product is made from an innovative rubber compound that improves traction by 15%. The silicon component present in the compound, in combination with a well-thought-out drainage system, contributes to the rapid removal of moisture and heated air from the contact patch. New active additives lead to a reduction in rolling resistance and, as a result, to fuel economy. The rubber is quiet, but still loves smooth roads, and is not comfortable enough on bumps. Price - 4 980 rubles.
✅ Toyo Open Country U / T. The design of the tire is remarkably good: the Creta will look more solid and richer. But it's not just about beauty: the manufacturer has applied Silent Wall technology. The essence of the innovation is that the inner walls of the drainage grooves are ribbed. This muffles sound vibrations, reduces the risk of aquaplaning. The non-directional pattern of the running part is perfectly self-cleaning from dirt, water and even snow, so the tire can also be used as an all-weather tire, that is, universal. Price - 7 rubles.
✅ Hankook Ventus Prime3 K125. The model was released in 2016, and today its popularity is very high. Drivers rated equally good dry and wet grip. The South Korean manufacturer managed to achieve an improvement in performance, in particular, due to the different depths of the drainage channels. Another factor in reliable grip is a balanced compound with a high content of silica. Massive shoulder blocks, combined with a metal belt, affect excellent handling, instant response to the driver's actions. Price - 5 220 rubles.

Budget tire options for Hyundai Creta

The above options are included in the average price niche.


For those who do not have large funds or for a number of other reasons are looking for cheaper tires, we suggest considering an inexpensive product with decent characteristics.

✅ Nexen N'FERA SU1. The elastic running part will confidently guide the car on roads with different surfaces. The updated composition of the compound works for grip. Silicon additives, having a positive effect on wear resistance, prolong the service life of rubber products. But in a dirty rut, you will feel insecure, and the model should not be taken in regions with stable temperatures of +30 degrees Celsius or more. Price - 3 900 rubles.
✅ Viatti Strada 2 V-134. The tire of domestic production withstands heavy loads, is distinguished by comfort and easy control over the Crete. The design is asymmetrical, the small details of the treadmill are located very tightly. The contact area is large and is maintained during longitudinal and lateral accelerations: this gives the driver a feeling of good grip at higher speeds. The developed drainage system is represented by four girdle channels and many small multidirectional grooves that leave no chance for aquaplaning. Price - 3 360 rubles.

All season tires for Hyundai Creta

Respecting and sharing the commitment of some drivers to all-season tires, we offer a couple of options for models of this type of tires.


In our choice, we relied on the opinion of users.

✅ Matador MPS125 Variant All Weather. The model is impressive in appearance: sawtooth edges of deep longitudinal drainage channels are striking. Such a structure, and even in combination with many three-dimensional sipes, allows the tire to better cling to wet or snowy road surfaces. In terms of wear resistance, driving comfort, workmanship and braking efficiency, users give the tire an average of 4 points out of five. Price 6 630 rubles.
✅ Michelin Agilis CrossClimate. A set of such rubber will cost a lot. But the Creta is a car worthy of a good shoe. Parting with a significant amount, you will get rubber that works great even on dump trucks. We highlight reliable grip, large contact area, effective self-cleaning and removal of significant masses of water from under the wheel. Strong sidewalls do not allow mechanical damage to the slopes. Users, calling the tire a "bomb", note that even on a run of 110 thousand km, the tire resource is not exhausted. Price - 11 thousand rubles.

As you can see, the choice of summer tires for Hyundai Creta is great. We studied the reviews of the owners of the "Korean" and settled on the models that received the most positive feedback. We hope that your purchase will be successful.