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

Bolt pattern 4x114.3 on every 1998 trim.

Tires for the 1998 Hyundai Sonica

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

  1. 195/70R14 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 1
  2. 205/60R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 2
  3. 205/55R16 Best-rated optional on 3 trims

Also listed: 225/50R16 195/65R15

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Trims sold in 1998
5
Generations
II (EF)I (Y3)

5 trims sold in 1998

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Hyundai Sonica II (EF)

1998–2002 Europe 2 trims
Sonica 2.0i (Saloon) 123 hp · 2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4 195/70R14 3 fitments
Generation
EF · 1998–2002
Market
Europe
Power
123 hp
Engine
2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE195/70R14Rim 14x5.5 ET46 4x114.3–
Alt205/60R15Rim 15x6 ET46 4x114.3–
Alt205/55R16Rim 16x6 ET46 4x114.3–
Sonica 2.0i (Saloon) 158 hp · 2.0 L V6 Petrol 2.0 L V6 205/60R15 3 fitments
Generation
EF · 1998–2002
Market
Europe
Power
158 hp
Engine
2.0 L V6 Petrol 2.0 L V6, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE205/60R15Rim 15x6 ET46 4x114.3–
Alt205/55R16Rim 16x6.5 ET45 4x114.3–
Alt225/50R16Rim 16x7 ET45 4x114.3–

Hyundai Sonica I (Y3)

1996–1998 Europe 3 trims
Sonica 1.8i (Saloon) 84 hp · 1.8 L I4 Petrol 1.8 L I4 195/70R14 3 fitments
Generation
Y3 Facelift · 1996–1998
Market
Europe
Power
84 hp
Engine
1.8 L I4 Petrol 1.8 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE195/70R14Rim 14x5.5 ET46 4x114.3–
Alt195/65R15Rim 15x6 ET40 4x114.3–
Alt205/55R16Rim 16x6.5 ET38 4x114.3–
Sonica 2.0i (Saloon) 94 hp · 2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4 195/70R14 3 fitments
Generation
Y3 Facelift · 1996–1998
Market
Europe
Power
94 hp
Engine
2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE195/70R14Rim 14x5.5 ET46 4x114.3–
Alt205/60R15Rim 15x6 ET40 4x114.3–
Alt225/50R16Rim 16x6.5 ET38 4x114.3–
Sonica 2.0i (Saloon) 123 hp · 2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4 205/60R15 3 fitments
Generation
Y3 Facelift · 1996–1998
Market
Europe
Power
123 hp
Engine
2.0 L I4 Petrol 2.0 L I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE205/60R15Rim 15x6 ET40 4x114.3–
Alt195/70R14Rim 14x5.5 ET46 4x114.3–
Alt225/50R16Rim 16x6.5 ET38 4x114.3–
What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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
5
Generations
II (EF)I (Y3)
Other years
All years (1993–2010)

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