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1998 Hyundai Sonata tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x114.3 on every 1998 trim.

Tires for the 1998 Hyundai Sonata

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 205/60R15 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 3
    Check price on Amazon · 205/60R15
  2. 195/70R14 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 2
    Check price on Amazon · 195/70R14
  3. 225/50R16 Best-rated optional on 4 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 225/50R16

Also listed: 205/55R16

Best tires for the 1998 Hyundai Sonata

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Trims sold in 1998
6
Generations
IV (EF)III (Y3)
Best tires for the 1998 Hyundai Sonata

6 trims sold in 1998

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Hyundai Sonata IV (EF)

1998–2001 3 trims
Sonata 2.0i 134 hp · G4JP I4 195/70R14 3 fitments
Generation
EF · 1998–2001
Power
134 hp
Engine
G4JP I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/70R14Rim 14x5.5 ET46 4x114.3–
205/60R15Rim 15x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/55R16Rim 16x6 ET46 4x114.3–
Sonata 2.4i 141 hp · G4BS I4 195/70R14 3 fitments
Generation
EF · 1998–2001
Power
141 hp
Engine
G4BS I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/70R14Rim 14x5.5 ET46 4x114.3–
205/60R15Rim 15x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/55R16Rim 16x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
Sonata 2.5i 158 hp · G6BW V6 205/60R15 3 fitments
Generation
EF · 1998–2001
Power
158 hp
Engine
G6BW V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R15Rim 15x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/55R16Rim 16x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
225/50R16Rim 16x7 ET45 4x114.3–

Hyundai Sonata III (Y3)

1996–1998 3 trims
Sonata 2.0 94 hp · I4 195/70R14 3 fitments
Generation
Y3 Facelift · 1996–1998
Power
94 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/70R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/70R14Rim 14x5.5 ET46 4x114.3–
205/60R15Rim 15x6 ET40 4x114.3–
225/50R16Rim 16x6.5 ET38 4x114.3–
Sonata 2.0i +1 variant 123 hp · I4 205/60R15 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 3.0

Generation
Y3 Facelift · 1996–1998
Power
123 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R15 Wheels 15x6 ET40 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R15Rim 15x6 ET40 4x114.3–
195/70R14Rim 14x5.5 ET46 4x114.3–
225/50R16Rim 16x6.5 ET38 4x114.3–
What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 1998
6
Generations
IV (EF)III (Y3)
Other years
All years (1985–2026)
Best tires for the 1998 Hyundai Sonata

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