Iris tires

How to Choose Iris Tires

Choose Iris tires by matching the model to your vehicle type first - the lineup is organized by vehicle category rather than performance tier. Iris covers passenger cars, SUVs, light trucks, and commercial vans, with each model targeting a specific vehicle class and season.

• Step 1 - Match the model to the vehicle type: Iris assigns each model a specific vehicle role - Ecoris for compact and mid-size passenger cars, Sefar for executive and touring vehicles, Aures for SUVs and CUVs, Stormy for commercial vans, and  Iris Lane for pickup trucks. This is the most consequential decision in the selection process, because the models are engineered for different vehicle weights, load characteristics, and driving profiles. Picking across categories is not a safe substitution.
• Step 2 - Confirm the season rating before anything else: The Iris lineup mixes summer and all-season tires within the same brand, which catches buyers off guard. Both the Ecoris and the Sefar are summer tires - they are not designed for winter temperatures or snow. The Aures is the all-season option in the range. Anyone in a region with genuine winters needs to verify season rating at the model level, not just the brand level.
• Step 3 - Between Ecoris and Sefar, the split is vehicle class and driving priority: Both are summer passenger tires, but they serve different cars and different needs. The Ecoris is built around fuel economy - its compound and tread geometry are tuned to reduce rolling resistance, which makes it the practical choice for smaller cars used in daily urban or suburban driving. The Sefar is aimed at larger, more refined passenger vehicles where the emphasis shifts to tread life, stable handling, and a quiet cabin experience. If the car is compact and the priority is running cost, Ecoris. If the car is mid-size or executive class and the priority is ride quality over distance, Sefar.
• Step 4 - For SUVs and CUVs, the Aures is the only confirmed all-season model in the range: It is designed to handle the weight and handling profile of crossovers and SUVs across all weather conditions - something neither the Ecoris nor the Sefar is built for. The Aures also fits sedans and minivans, but its tread and compound engineering is centred on the demands of heavier, higher-riding vehicles.
• Step 5 - For vans and light commercial applications, the Stormy is purpose-built for load-bearing use: Passenger tire models are not rated for the sustained loads and usage cycles of commercial vans. The Stormy is constructed to handle higher cargo weight, maintain stability under load, and resist the accelerated wear that commercial use brings. For any vehicle operating in a commercial or fleet role, this is the correct starting point - not a passenger model selected by size alone.

Iris is a vehicle-type-driven brand where the model choice matters more than size selection. Choosing the wrong model for the vehicle category - even in the correct size - will result in mismatched load ratings, incorrect season performance, and faster wear.

Popular Iris Tire Sizes for Cars, SUVs & Crossovers

Iris covers the most common replacement sizes across its passenger and SUV lineup. Common sizes and the models that cover them:

• 205/55R16 - compact passenger fitment, common on vehicles like the Honda Civic and Hyundai Elantra. Covered by the Sefar and Ecoris.
• 215/55R17 - mid-size sedan fitment, found on the Nissan Altima and similar vehicles. Covered by the Sefar.
•  225/65R17 - compact crossover and SUV fitment, common on the Toyota RAV4 (base/LE trims) and similar CUVs. Covered by the Aures.
• 235/55R19 - mid-size SUV fitment, found on the Hyundai Santa Fe and Kia Sorento upper trims. Covered by the Aures.
• 245/60R18 - larger crossover and SUV fitment, common on the Honda Pilot and Chevrolet Traverse. Covered by the Aures.

Iris coverage is strongest in everyday passenger and crossover replacement sizes, where the Sefar, Ecoris, and Aures carry the most SKUs. The Aures extends the brand's reach into larger SUV fitments, covering buyers who need an all-season option in the 18- and 19-inch range without moving to a premium tier.