2012 Kia Optima Tire Size & Pressure
The 2012 Kia Optima tire size depends on trim: the EX, 2.0L Eng VIN 6 takes P215/55R17 93V; the LX, Standard Trans takes P205/65R16 94H; the Hybrid takes P205/65R16 94H; the LX, Automatic Trans takes P205/65R16 94H; the EX, 2.4L Eng VIN 7 takes P215/55R17 93V; the SX takes P215/55R17 93V, per the factory service manual.
- EX, 2.0L Eng VIN 6: P215/55R17 93V
- LX, Standard Trans: P205/65R16 94H
- Hybrid: P205/65R16 94H
- LX, Automatic Trans: P205/65R16 94H
- EX, 2.4L Eng VIN 7: P215/55R17 93V
- SX: P215/55R17 93V
EX, 2.0L Eng VIN 6
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/55R17 93V | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P215/55R17 93V | Door Placard | — | — |
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LX, Standard Trans
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P205/65R16 94H | Door Placard | — | — |
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Hybrid
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P205/65R16 94H | Door Placard | — | — |
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LX, Automatic Trans
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P205/65R16 94H | Door Placard | — | — |
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EX, 2.4L Eng VIN 7
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/55R17 93V | Door Placard | — | — |
| All | P215/55R17 93V | Door Placard | — | — |
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SX
Tire Specifications
| Position | Tire Size | Pressure | Load Index | Speed Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | P215/55R17 93V | Door Placard | — | — |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 2012 Kia Optima take?
It depends on the trim: EX, 2.0L Eng VIN 6 uses P215/55R17 93V; LX, Standard Trans uses P205/65R16 94H; Hybrid uses P205/65R16 94H; LX, Automatic Trans uses P205/65R16 94H; EX, 2.4L Eng VIN 7 uses P215/55R17 93V; SX uses P215/55R17 93V.
What is the tire pressure for a 2012 Kia Optima?
Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2012 Kia Optima?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.