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Kia Optima Tire Size (2002 - 2020): Your Comprehensive Guide

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Kia Optima Tire Size Overview

The Kia Optima tires sizes include but are not limited to P215/55VR17, P235/45VR18 or P205/65HR16 as specified in our data below, organized by trim, option package, and model year.

Some examples of Kia Optima tire sizes include:

  • 2014 Kia Optima EX Trim with P215/55VR17 tires
  • 2016 Kia Optima SX Trim with P235/45VR18 tires
  • 2014 Kia Optima LX Trim with P205/65HR16 tires

Tire Codes Explained (Ex. P255/55VR17)

P - Denotes the tires intended use. (P = Passenger, LT = Light Truck, T = Temporary, ST = Special Trailer)

255 - Width of the tire tread in millimeters.

55 - Tire Profile. The ratio between the profile (sidewall) height and the width of the tire's tread. It is measured in percent. A lower number is a low profile tire and a higher number has a higher sidewall.

V - Speed Rating. ( ie. U = 125 mph, H = 130 mph, V = 149 mph ... etc)

R - Tire Construction. (R = Radial, B = Bias Belt, D = Diagonal)

17 - Rim (wheel) diameter in inches.

Check out the Tire And Rim Sizes specifications for other makes and models.

Kia Optima Tire And Rim Sizes

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2020 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2020 Kia Optima tire sizes include but are not limited to P215/55VR17 and P235/45VR18.

2020 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
EX Sedan 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
EX Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
SE Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
S Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
2020 Kia Optima Tire Sizes Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
EX Premium Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
EX Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
EX 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
EX 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
SX 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
SE 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
2020 Kia Optima Tire Sizes Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
S 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
LX 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
EX Premium DCT 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
EX DCT 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17

2019 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2019 Kia Optima tire sizes include but are not limited to P215/55VR17 and P205/65VR16.

2019 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
EX Sedan 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
EX Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65VR16 | P205/65VR16
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
S Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
2019 Kia Optima Tire Sizes Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
EX Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
EX 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
EX 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65VR16 | P205/65VR16
SX 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
S 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
LX 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
2019 Kia Optima Tire Sizes Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
EX DCT 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17

2018 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2018 Kia Optima tire sizes include but are not limited to P215/55VR17 and P205/65HR16.

2018 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
EX Sedan 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
Premium Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
EX Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
S Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
2018 Kia Optima Tire Sizes Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
LX Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
2017 Kia Optima
2017 Kia Optima

2017 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2017 Kia Optima tire sizes include but are not limited to P215/55VR17 and P205/65HR16.

2017 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
EX Sedan 2.0L | Plug-In Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
EX Sedan 2.0L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
LX Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
2017 Kia Optima Tire Sizes Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
2016 Kia Optima
2016 Kia Optima

2016 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2016 Kia Optima tire sizes include but are not limited to P205/65VR16 and P215/55VR17.

2016 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
LX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65VR16 | P205/65VR16
EX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
SXL Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P235/45VR18 | P235/45VR18
LX Sedan 1.6L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 7 Spd Auto-Shift Manual w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
2016 Kia Optima Tire Sizes Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17

2015 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2015 Kia Optima tire sizes include but are not limited to P205/65VR16 and P215/55VR17.

2015 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
LX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65VR16 | P205/65VR16
EX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P225/45VR18 | P225/45VR18
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P225/45VR18 | P225/45VR18
SX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P225/45VR18 | P225/45VR18
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
2015 Kia Optima Tire Sizes Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17

2014 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2014 Kia Optima tire sizes include but are not limited to P205/65VR16 and P215/55VR17.

2014 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
LX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65VR16 | P205/65VR16
EX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P225/45VR18 | P225/45VR18
SX Sedan 2.0L | Intercooled Turbo | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P225/45VR18 | P225/45VR18
SX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P225/45VR18 | P225/45VR18
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/65HR16 | P205/65HR16
2014 Kia Optima Tire Sizes Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P215/55VR17 | P215/55VR17

2013 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2013 Kia Optima tire sizes include but are not limited to P205/65R16 and P215/55R17.

2013 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P205/65R16 | P205/65R16
EX Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P215/55R17 | P215/55R17
SX Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P225/45R18 | P225/45R18
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P225/45R18
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P205/65R16 | P205/65R16
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P215/55R17 | P215/55R17

2012 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2012 Kia Optima tire sizes include but are not limited to P225/45R18 and P205/60R16.

2012 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
SX Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P225/45R18 | P225/45R18
SX Limited Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P225/45R18 | P225/45R18
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P205/65R16 | P205/65R16
EX Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P215/55R17 | P215/55R17
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P215/55R17 | P215/55R17

2011 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2011 Kia Optima tire sizes include but are not limited to P225/45R18 and P205/60R16.

2011 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
SX Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P225/45R18 | P225/45R18
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Manual | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
Sedan 2.4L | Hybrid | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
EX Sedan 2.0L | Turbocharged | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P215/50R17 | P215/50R17
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 6 Spd Auto w/manual shift | FWD P215/50R17 | P215/50R17

2010 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2010 Kia Optima tire sizes are P215/50R17 and P205/60R16.

2010 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
SX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P215/50R17 | P215/50R17
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
SX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P215/50R17 | P215/50R17
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16

2009 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2009 Kia Optima tire sizes are P215/50R17 and P205/60R16.

2009 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
SX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P215/50R17 | P215/50R17
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
SX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P215/50R17 | P215/50R17
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16

2008 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2008 Kia Optima tire size is P205/60R16.

2008 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16

2007 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2007 Kia Optima tire size is P205/60R16.

2007 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R16 | P205/60R16

2006 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2006 Kia Optima tire sizes include but are not limited to P205/55R16 and P205/60R15.

2006 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/55R16 | P205/55R16
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/55R16 | P205/55R16
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD P205/60R15 | P205/60R15
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R15 | P205/60R15
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60HR16 | P205/60HR16
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60HR16 | P205/60HR16
2006 Kia Optima Tire Sizes Continued
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD P205/60HR16 | P205/60HR16
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60HR16 | P205/60HR16

2005 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2005 Kia Optima tire sizes are P205/55R16 and P205/60R15.

2005 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/55R16 | P205/55R16
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/55R16 | P205/55R16
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD P205/60R15 | P205/60R15
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD Sportmatic shifter | FWD P205/60R15 | P205/60R15

2004 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2004 Kia Optima tire sizes are P205/55R16 and P205/60HR15.

2004 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/55R16 | P205/55R16
EX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/55R16 | P205/55R16
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD P205/60HR15 | P205/60HR15
EX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/60HR15 | P205/60HR15

2003 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2003 Kia Optima tire size is P205/60HR15.

2003 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
SE Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/60HR15 | P205/60HR15
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/60HR15 | P205/60HR15
SE Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/60HR15 | P205/60HR15
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual w/OD | FWD P205/60HR15 | P205/60HR15

2002 Kia Optima Tire Sizes

The 2002 Kia Optima tire size is P205/60R15.

2002 Kia Optima Tire Sizes
Trim Engine | Transmission | Drivetrain Front Tire Size | Rear Tire Size
SE Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/60R15 | P205/60R15
LX Sedan 2.7L | V6 | 4 Spd Auto w/OD | FWD P205/60R15 | P205/60R15
SE Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD P205/60R15 | P205/60R15
LX Sedan 2.4L | I4 | 5 Spd Manual | FWD P205/60R15 | P205/60R15
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