The 2018 Kia Optima tire size depends on trim: the Hybrid EX, 2.0L Eng VIN E takes 215/55R17 94V; the EX takes 215/55R17 94V; the S takes 215/55R17 94V; the Hybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN E takes 205/65R16 95H; the Plug-In Hybrid EX takes 215/55R17 94V; the SX takes 235/45R18 94V; the LX takes 205/65R16 95H; the Hybrid EX, 2.0L Eng VIN C takes 215/55R17 94V; the LX 1.6T takes 205/65R16 95H; the Hybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN C takes 205/65R16 95H, per the factory service manual.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What size tires does a 2018 Kia Optima take?
It depends on the trim: Hybrid EX, 2.0L Eng VIN E uses 215/55R17 94V; EX uses 215/55R17 94V; S uses 215/55R17 94V; Hybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN E uses 205/65R16 95H; Plug-In Hybrid EX uses 215/55R17 94V; SX uses 235/45R18 94V; LX uses 205/65R16 95H; Hybrid EX, 2.0L Eng VIN C uses 215/55R17 94V; LX 1.6T uses 205/65R16 95H; Hybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN C uses 205/65R16 95H.
What is the tire pressure for a 2018 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 2018 Kia Optima?
Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.