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2018 Hyundai Sonata tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2018 trim.

Tires for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata

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

  1. 205/65R16 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16
  2. 215/55R17 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 4 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 215/55R17
  3. 235/45R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 6 · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 235/45R18

Also listed: 235/40R19 215/50R18

Best tires for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata

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Trims sold in 2018
7
Generation
VII (LF) sold in 2 market versions
Best tires for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata

7 trims sold in 2018

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. 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 VII (LF)

2017–2019 7 trims

Europe

4 trims
Sonata 2.0 MPi +1 variant 148 hp · 2.0L G4NA I4 205/65R16 95H 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.4 MPi

Generation
LF Facelift · 2017–2019
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L G4NA I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET44 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R16 95HRim 16x6.5 ET44 5x114.334 psi
215/55R17 94VRim 17x7 ET50 5x114.334 psi
235/45R18 94VRim 18x7.5 ET52.5 5x114.334 psi

How to read 95H: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Sonata 2.0 T-GDi 245 hp · 2.0L G4K I4 · Hybrid 215/55R17 94V 3 fitments
Generation
LF Facelift · 2017–2019
Market
Europe
Power
245 hp
Engine
2.0L G4K I4, Hybrid
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R17 Wheels 17x7 ET50 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R17 94VRim 17x7 ET50 5x114.334 psi
235/45R18 94VRim 18x7.5 ET52.5 5x114.334 psi
235/40R19 92WRim 19x8 ET50 5x114.334 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Sonata 2.4 GDi 185 hp · 2.4L G4KJ I4 215/55R17 94V 3 fitments
Generation
LF Facelift · 2017–2019
Market
Europe
Power
185 hp
Engine
2.4L G4KJ I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 215/55R17 Wheels 17x7 ET50 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/55R17 94VRim 17x7 ET50 5x114.334 psi
215/50R18 94VRim 18x7 ET50 5x114.334 psi
235/45R18 94VRim 18x7.5 ET52.5 5x114.334 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

3 trims
Sonata 1.6 T-GDi +1 variant 178 hp · G4FJ I4 205/65R16 95H 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.4 GDi

Generation
LF Facelift · 2017–2019
Market
USA
Power
178 hp
Engine
G4FJ I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/65R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET44 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/65R16 95HRim 16x6.5 ET44 5x114.334 psi
215/55R17 94VRim 17x7 ET50 5x114.334 psi
235/45R18 94VRim 18x7.5 ET52.5 5x114.334 psi

How to read 95H: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET44 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Sonata 2.0 T-GDi 245 hp · G4K I4 235/45R18 94V 2 fitments
Generation
LF Facelift · 2017–2019
Market
USA
Power
245 hp
Engine
G4K I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 235/45R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET52.5 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
235/45R18 94VRim 18x7.5 ET52.5 5x114.334 psi
235/40R19 92WRim 19x8 ET50 5x114.334 psi

How to read 94V: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET52.5 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

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 2018
7
Generation
VII (LF) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (1985–2026)
Best tires for the 2018 Hyundai Sonata

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