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2003 Hyundai Sonata tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x114.3 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 Hyundai Sonata

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

  1. 205/65R15 Best-rated standard on 6 trims · South Korea, China, Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15
  2. 205/60R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 6 · South Korea, China, Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16
  3. 205/55R17 Best-rated optional on 8 trims · South Korea, China, Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R17

Also listed: 215/50R17 225/50R17

Best tires for the 2003 Hyundai Sonata

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Trims sold in 2003
8
Generation
IV (EF) sold in 4 market versions
Best tires for the 2003 Hyundai Sonata

8 trims sold in 2003

Sold in 4 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Hyundai Sonata IV (EF)

2001–2017 8 trims

China

2 trims
Sonata 1.8i 118 hp · G4GB I4 205/65R15 4 fitments
Generation
EF Facelift · 2001–2017
Market
China
Power
118 hp
Engine
G4GB I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15Rim 15x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/60R16Rim 16x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/55R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
215/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
Sonata 2.0i 131 hp · G4JP I4 205/65R15 4 fitments
Generation
EF Facelift · 2001–2017
Market
China
Power
131 hp
Engine
G4JP I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15Rim 15x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/60R16Rim 16x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/55R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
215/50R17Rim 17x7 ET45 4x114.3–

Europe

2 trims
Sonata 2.0i 129 hp · 2.0L G4JP I4 205/65R15 4 fitments
Generation
EF Facelift · 2001–2017
Market
Europe
Power
129 hp
Engine
2.0L G4JP I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15Rim 15x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/60R16Rim 16x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/55R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
215/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
Sonata 2.7i 170 hp · 2.7L G6BA V6 205/60R16 4 fitments
Generation
EF Facelift · 2001–2017
Market
Europe
Power
170 hp
Engine
2.7L G6BA V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x6 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16Rim 16x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/55R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
215/50R17Rim 17x7 ET45 4x114.3–
225/50R17Rim 17x7 ET45 4x114.3–

South Korea

2 trims
Sonata 1.8i 129 hp · G4GB I4 205/65R15 4 fitments
Generation
EF Facelift · 2001–2017
Market
South Korea
Power
129 hp
Engine
G4GB I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15Rim 15x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/60R16Rim 16x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/55R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
215/50R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
Sonata 2.0i 135 hp · G4JP I4 205/65R15 4 fitments
Generation
EF Facelift · 2001–2017
Market
South Korea
Power
135 hp
Engine
G4JP I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15Rim 15x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/60R16Rim 16x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/55R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
215/50R17Rim 17x7 ET45 4x114.3–

USA

2 trims
Sonata 2.4i 149 hp · G4BS I4 205/65R15 4 fitments
Generation
EF Facelift · 2001–2017
Market
USA
Power
149 hp
Engine
G4BS I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R15Rim 15x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/60R16Rim 16x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/55R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
215/50R17Rim 17x7 ET45 4x114.3–
Sonata 2.7i 181 hp · G6BA V6 205/60R16 4 fitments
Generation
EF Facelift · 2001–2017
Market
USA
Power
181 hp
Engine
G6BA V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x6 ET46 · 4x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/60R16Rim 16x6 ET46 4x114.3–
205/55R17Rim 17x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
215/50R17Rim 17x7 ET45 4x114.3–
225/50R17Rim 17x7 ET45 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 2003
8
Generation
IV (EF) sold in 4 market versions
Other years
All years (1985–2026)
Best tires for the 2003 Hyundai Sonata

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