2018 Kia Optima Tire Size & Pressure

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.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Hybrid EX, 2.0L Eng VIN E: 215/55R17 94V
  • EX: 215/55R17 94V
  • S: 215/55R17 94V
  • Hybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN E: 205/65R16 95H
  • Plug-In Hybrid EX: 215/55R17 94V
  • SX: 235/45R18 94V
  • LX: 205/65R16 95H
  • Hybrid EX, 2.0L Eng VIN C: 215/55R17 94V
  • LX 1.6T: 205/65R16 95H
  • Hybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN C: 205/65R16 95H
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Hybrid EX, 2.0L Eng VIN E

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/55R17 94VDoor Placard

EX

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/55R17 94VDoor Placard

S

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/55R17 94VDoor Placard

Hybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN E

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/65R16 95HDoor Placard

Plug-In Hybrid EX

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/55R17 94VDoor Placard

SX

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All235/45R18 94VDoor Placard

LX

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/65R16 95HDoor Placard

Hybrid EX, 2.0L Eng VIN C

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All215/55R17 94VDoor Placard

LX 1.6T

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/65R16 95HDoor Placard

Hybrid Premium, 2.0L Eng VIN C

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All205/65R16 95HDoor Placard

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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.

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