In this Kia Optima bolt pattern guide, we will help you determine the right wheels and tires for your vehicle
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We will show the bolt patterns for current and previous model years, as well as other information, like wheel sizes, base tire types, and tire codes so you can find the exact match for your vehicle.
The 2006-2009, 2016-2020, and 2010-2015 Kia Optima has a bolt pattern of 5x114.3. The 2001-2005 Kia Optima has a bolt pattern of 4x114.3.
The table below shows the bolt patterns for the current and previous model years:
| Year | Bolt Pattern | Center Bore | # of Lug Nuts / Stud Holes | Thread Size |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-2020 Kia Optima | 5x114.3 | 67.1 mm |  |
M12 x 1.5 |
| 2010-2015 Kia Optima | 5x114.3 | 67.1 mm | |
M12 x 1.5 |
| 2006-2009 Kia Optima | 5x114.3 | 67.1 mm | |
M12 x 1.5 |
| 2001-2005 Kia Optima | 4x114.3 | 67.1 mm |  |
M12 x 1.5 |
The table below shows the wheel size, in inches, for the Kia Optima:
The table below shows the tire description for the Kia Optima:
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There are three main types of manual car jacks; the trolley jack, the scissor jack, and the bottle jack.
These jacks are placed under the jack point close to the flat tire and use either a hand crank or hydraulics to lift the car up off of the ground to allow you to easily change the tire.
Our favorite jacks are:
A lug wrench, also known as a torque wrench, is used to loosen and tighten the lug nuts on the wheel so that you can remove and replace the tire.
Our favorite lug wrenches are:
A bolt pattern measuring tool measures the pattern size and diameter of the imaginary circle around the holes that house the bolts in the center of the wheel.
You need to know these measurements to know which tire will match up correctly with the bolt pattern on your car so that you can effectively attach the tire.
Our favorite bolt pattern measuring tools are:
A 4/5 lug bolt pattern template is a circular template with a variety of bolt hole patterns and sizes that you line up with on your wheel. This is a quick way to measure your exact bolt pattern all at once.
Our favorite 4/5 lug bolt pattern templates are:
Wheel wedges are large wedges made of a sturdy material that are placed under the wheel to keep it from rolling.
Our favorite wheel wedges are:
A tire pressure gauge is placed on the valve stem of your tire and measures the air pressure within your tire. A tire pressure gauge can indicate whether or not your tire is flat.
Our favorite tire pressure gauges are:
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