Your source is correct. All 1st generation Sportages came from the factory with 205/75R-15 tires. I've never seen any document from Kia that authorizes larger sizes.

I've also never seen or heard of any law over here in the U.S. that prohibits installation of any size tire other than OEM. You learn something new everyday.


1998 Sportage - Gone.
2004 Honda Civic Coupe.
2007 Suzuki Grand Vitara - She got it.