Hyundai is a diverse car brand that has produced vehicles for a wide range of conditions, climates, and terrains. From rugged winter tyres to wet grip summer tyres, smooth road tyres and all-season tyres for changing conditions, Hyundai can be used for any adventure – on- and off-road. The best off-road Hyundai models include the Hyundai Santa Cruz, the Hyundai Tucson, and the Hyundai Palisade. The Hyundai Kona is another 4x4 option, all of which require the right tyres to keep them moving off-road.

The tyre size for your Hyundai will depend on the exact vehicle model. This information can be found in the vehicle handbook or by reading the tyre size calculation of the old tyres that need to be replaced. You can also search for tyre size and new tyres using the vehicle registration, accessing advice on the best car tyres for your vehicle and fitting advice.

Hyundai tends to recommend and use premium tyre brands as part of its OEM brand selection (that is, the brands chosen as Hyundai original equipment). For Hyundai electric vehicles, tyres like the Michelin Pilot Sport EV tyres balance the need for extra strength with superior handling. Meanwhile, Hyundai i10 and i30 models are usually fitted with Hankook tyres that offer excellent inner-city traction, and Hyundai off-road vehicles use all-season and multi-terrain tyres.

Run-flat tyres boast a plethora of benefits, including the added strength of the reinforced sidewall and the convenience of remaining stable and controllable even after a puncture and complete loss of tyre pressure. Hyundai cars can be fitted with run-flat tyres if they have the right TPMS to support these tyres, though drivers don’t have to use run-flat tyres.

There are plenty of elements of vehicle maintenance that can’t be done at home, and that need the help of a professional. However, tyre tread is not one of them. Drivers can check the tyre tread wear and tread depth of all four tyres with ease, using the 20p coin trick, reading the tread markers, or using a tyre tread measuring tool. Making sure that the tyre tread is evenly worn, and that it reads at least 1.6mm in depth, is crucial for safe tyre maintenance – and for passing the annual MOT!