2006 Kia Optima tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 5x114.3 (USA) or 4x114.3 (USA, Australia), depending on the market version.

Tires for the 2006 Kia Optima

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

195/70R14 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1 · USA, Australia

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205/60R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1 · USA, Australia

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205/60R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1 · USA

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Trims sold in 2006: 4
Generations: II (MG)I (MS) sold in 2 market versions
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All years (2000–2020)

4 trims sold in 2006

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes and bolt patterns. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Kia Optima II (MG)

2006–2008 USA 2 trims

Optima 2.4i 161 hp · I4 205/60R16 2 fitments

Generation: MG · 2006–2008
Market: USA
Power: 161 hp
Engine: I4, Petrol
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 205/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET46 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/60R16	Rim 16x6.5 ET46 ~~5x114.3~~	–
215/50R17	Rim 17x6.5 ET46 ~~5x114.3~~	–

Optima 2.7i 170 hp · V6 215/50R17 2 fitments

Generation: MG · 2006–2008
Market: USA
Power: 170 hp
Engine: V6, Petrol
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x114.3
Thread: M12 x 1.5

Check price on Amazon · 215/50R17 Wheels 17x6.5 ET46 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
215/50R17	Rim 17x6.5 ET46 ~~5x114.3~~	–
205/60R16	Rim 16x6.5 ET46 ~~5x114.3~~	–

Kia Optima I (MS)

2002–2006 2 trims

Australia

1 trim

Optima 2.5i 170 hp · V6 205/60R15 90H 3 fitments

Generation: MS Facelift · 2002–2006
Market: Australia
Power: 170 hp
Engine: 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/60R15 90H	Rim 15x6 ET46 ~~4x114.3~~	30 psi
195/70R14 90H	Rim 14x5.5 ET46 ~~4x114.3~~	30 psi
205/55R16 89V	Rim 16x6.5 ET36 ~~4x114.3~~	30 psi

How to read 90H: 90 is the load index (up to 1,323 lb / 600 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

1 trim

Optima 2.4i 149 hp · I4 195/70R14 90H 3 fitments

Generation: MS Facelift · 2002–2006
Market: USA
Power: 149 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 size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
195/70R14 90H	Rim 14x5.5 ET46 ~~4x114.3~~	30 psi
205/60R15 90H	Rim 15x6 ET46 ~~4x114.3~~	30 psi
205/55R16 89V	Rim 16x6.5 ET36 ~~4x114.3~~	30 psi

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.