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2008 Hyundai tiburon tire sizes & fitment

Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.

Approved fitments

Tire size Rim size PCD (bolt pattern) Offset Load index Speed rating
215/45R17 OEM R17 5x114.3 N/A N/A N/A
205/55R16 OEM 6.5x16 5x114.3 36mm 89 V
215/45R17 7x17 5x114.3 41mm 87 Y
205/55R16 OEM R16 5x114.3 N/A N/A N/A

2008 Hyundai tiburon wheel bolt pattern & specs

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x114.3
Wheel thread / lug sizeM12x1.5
Center bore67.1 mm
Sourceadaptitusa-reference

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, M12x1.5 lug thread, and a 67.1 mm center bore. Bolt pattern and hub specs are stable across a model generation; always confirm against your vehicle's existing wheel before buying aftermarket wheels, spacers, or adapters. Source: community wheel-fitment reference data. Full wheel specs →

Best by use case

Four tires, four jobs

Best all-season

Bridgestone

Turanza QuietTrack

all-season touring, UTQG 800, 80,000-mi warranty

Best budget

Goodyear

Assurance MaxLife

Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820

Best quiet

Bridgestone

Turanza QuietTrack

68 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size

Best winter

Bridgestone

Blizzak WS90

Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip

See the best tires for the Hyundai Tiburon, ranked by category →

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Hyundai Tiburon →

Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Hyundai Tiburon factory size →

Compatible alternative sizes for 215/45R17

Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.

Alternative size%Δ ODCategoryVerdict
245/50R15 0.11% alternative Safe
205/35R19 0.13% plus 2 Safe
195/50R17 0.24% winter narrower Safe
185/45R18 -0.26% plus 1 Safe
245/45R16 0.26% alternative Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 215/45R17 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.

Check a different size against this vehicle

Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 215/45R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.

Common upgrade paths

Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.

How to choose tires for the 2008 hyundai tiburon

The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon ships from the factory on 215/45R17 tires mounted on R17 wheels. 2 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.

Tire choice on the Hyundai Tiburon comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.

For 2008 Hyundai Tiburon owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.

Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2008 Hyundai Tiburon, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.

NHTSA-reported issues for 2008 hyundai tiburon

1
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: Tires (General)

Reported across: 2008 – 2008 (1 year)

What owners described

Sidewall failure appears in 23% of these reports; about 1.5× as often as across all tire complaints. Percentages are shares of the 22 reports covering every model year of the Hyundai Tiburon that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Sidewall failure 23% 15% 1.5×
Blowout or sudden deflation 14% 20% 0.7×
Bubble or bulge in the tire 14% 6% 2.3×
Cracking or dry rot 14% 9% 1.5×
Tread or belt separation 9% 13% 0.7×
Loss of control, rollover or collision 9% 8% 1.1×

Mileage at failure

14 of these reports state an odometer reading. The middle report is at 17,821 miles, with 8 in 10 falling between 2,486 and 42,000 miles.

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Hyundai Tiburon. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

ORIGINAL TIRES ON MY HYUNDAI TIBURON-MICHELIN PILOT, HX MXM4 RADIAL XSE 215/45/17 DEVELOPED SIDEWALL BUBBLES AT LESS THEN 1500 MILES. AUTHORIZED MICHELIN DEALERS SAID IT WAS A COMMON OCCURRENCE/COMPLAINT AND COMPANY CLAIMED IT WAS A ROAD HAZARD AND NOT COVERED UNDER THE TIRE WARRANTY. TIRE DEALERS TOLD ME THAT ON THIS TYPE OF TIRE THE SIDEWALLS CANNOT STAND THE STRESS OF ORDINARY DRIVING.

NHTSA complaint 571350 · 2004 vehicle

DT*: THE CONTACT STATED WHILE DRIVING 70 MPH ON THE HIGHWAY, THE TREAD SEPARATED FROM THE FRONT DRIVER TIRE CAUSING DAMAGE TO THE WIRING HARNESS. THE VEHICLE WAS MANEUVERED OFF THE ROAD. A POLICE REPORT WAS TAKEN. THE VEHICLE WAS TOWED TO THE DEALER WHO REPLACED THE TIRE AND THE WIRING HARNESS. NO TIRE INFORMATION WAS AVAILABLE. UPDATED 2/12/2007 -

NHTSA complaint 599884 · 2006 vehicle

THE CONTACT OWNS A 2003 HYUNDAI TIBURON. THE VEHICLE HAS TBC SONAR (NA), SIZE 215/45R17 (NA) TIRES. AT 3,200 MILES, THE CONTACT FOUND CRACKS AND SLASHES IN THE SIDEWALL OF THE TWO FRONT TIRES. THE MANUFACTURER STATED THAT SHE STRUCK SOMETHING IN THE ROAD. THE SPEED WAS UNKNOWN. THE CURRENT MILEAGE WAS 42,915 AND FAILURE MILEAGE WAS 42,000. UPDATED 03-17-08 *BF UPDATED 03/17/08

NHTSA complaint 652874 · 2003 vehicle

DRIVING WEST BOUND ON INTERSTATE 10 FWY APPROXIMATE TIME 2:30A.M. I HAD A TIRE BLOWOUT. THE BLOWOUT IN TURN MADE ME LOSE CONTROL OF THE VEHICLE AND I WENT INTO A SPIN CAUSING ME TO CRASH INTO A POST ON THE SIDE OF THE FWY. UPON CRASHING INTO THE POST MY HEAD HIT THE STEERING WHEEL AT WHICH TIME THE AIRBAG DID NOT DEPLOY. I HAVE NEVER HAD AN ACCIDENT IN THIS CAR BEFORE, MY ASSUMPTION WAS THAT THE AIRBAG FUNCTIONED. THE AIRBAG FEATURE IN MY CAR PROVED TO BE TOTALLY NON-FUNCTIONAL.

NHTSA complaint 680297 · 2006 vehicle

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What size tires fit a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
The OEM tire size for the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon is 215/45R17 mounted on R17 wheels.. Trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment; confirm against your specific vehicle's driver-door placard before purchase.
What is the bolt pattern of a 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
The 2008 Hyundai Tiburon has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 67.1 mm center bore and M12x1.5 wheel studs. Bolt pattern is consistent across the model generation; confirm against your existing wheel before fitting aftermarket wheels or adapters.
Can I run a different tire size on my 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
Plus-sizing (larger rim, lower aspect) is possible within ±3% of the OEM overall diameter per the ETRTO safe-fit standard. The Compatible alternative sizes table on this page lists every safe option for the OEM size. Always confirm with the manufacturer or a qualified tire shop before deviating from the placard.
Where can I buy tires for my 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
Online tire retailers in our affiliate network carry every size documented for this vehicle. Use the Shop online buttons above to compare prices across them; variance of $20–$40 per tire is common between merchants. The <a href="/tools/tire-install-cost-calculator/">install cost calculator</a> estimates the out-the-door including mount, balance, TPMS, and disposal by state.
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
The cold-inflation pressure is printed on the driver-door placard of your specific vehicle and varies by trim, tire size, and loaded vs unloaded condition. Typical OEM front and rear pressures fall between 30 and 36 psi for passenger trims and 32–40 psi for SUV/truck variants, but the placard is the authoritative source.
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
Yes; the standard winter-tire fitment pattern is one width step narrower than OEM (e.g. 225 → 215) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter. Narrower tires increase contact pressure on snow for better traction. The Compatible alternative sizes table includes any winter-friendly options that fall within ±3% OD for this vehicle.
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2008 Hyundai Tiburon?
Every 5,000–7,500 miles is the typical OEM recommendation for passenger vehicles. AWD vehicles and high-torque trucks benefit from the shorter interval. Documented rotation history is also a tire-warranty prerequisite; most manufacturer treadwear claims require rotation receipts at the warranty inspection.

For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.

Sources for this page

  1. Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Hyundai Tiburon is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
  2. NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2008 Hyundai Tiburon.
  3. ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
  4. Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.

Last verified 2026-10-07.