What tyre size does a Kia Optima use?

The most common size is 215/55R17. Depending on generation and engine, the Kia Optima uses 5 different sizes including 215/55R17, 215/60R16, 235/45R18, 205/65R16, 225/45R18.

Where do I find my exact Kia Optima tyre size?

Check the tyre placard in the driver's door jamb or fuel flap, or use the lookup tool on this page to select your generation and engine.

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Kia Optima tyre sizes

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Kia Optima is 215/55R17 (overall diameter ≈ 668 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

Optima (K5) (DL3) 2020 - Limousine (2020–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Optima K5 2.0 - 152 PS - Petrol - 1999 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18

Optima (JF/Facelift) 2018 - Limousine (2018–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Optima 1.6 - 179 PS - Petrol - 1591 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima 1.6 CRDi - 136 PS - Diesel - 1598 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima 1.7 CRDi - 135 PS - Diesel - 1685 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima 1.7 CRDi - 141 PS - Diesel - 1685 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima 2.0 - 163 PS - Petrol - 1999 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima 2.0 - 238 PS - Petrol - 1998 Hubraum	235/45R18
Optima 2.0 - 245 PS - Petrol - 1998 Hubraum	235/45R18
Optima 2.0 Hybrid - 154 PS - Hybrid - 1999 Hubraum	215/55R17
Optima 2.4 - 171 PS - Petrol - 2359 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima Hybrid - 156 PS - Hybrid - 1999 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17
Optima PlugIn-Hybrid - 156 PS - PlugIn-Hybrid - 1999 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17

Optima Sportswagon (JF/Facelift) 2018 - Kombi (2018–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Optima Sportswagon 1.6 - 179 PS - Petrol - 1591 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi - 136 PS - Diesel - 1598 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi - 135 PS - Diesel - 1685 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi - 141 PS - Diesel - 1685 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 2.0 - 238 PS - Petrol - 1998 Hubraum	235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 2.0 - 245 PS - Petrol - 1998 Hubraum	235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Hybrid - 154 PS - PlugIn-Hybrid - 1999 Hubraum	215/55R17
Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Hybrid - 156 PS - PlugIn-Hybrid - 1999 Hubraum	215/55R17
Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Hybrid - 163 PS - Petrol - 1999 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18

Optima Sportswagon (JF) 2016 - 2018 - Kombi (2016–2018)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Optima Sportswagon 1.6 - 179 PS - petrol - 1591 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 1.6 CRDi - 136 PS - diesel - 1598 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi - 135 PS - Diesel - 1685 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 1.7 CRDi - 141 PS - Diesel - 1685 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 2.0 - 163 PS - Benzin - 1999 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 2.0 - 238 PS - petrol - 1998 Hubraum	235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 2.0 - 245 PS - Benzin - 1998 Hubraum	235/45R18
Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Hybrid - 154 PS - hybrid - 1999 Hubraum	215/55R17
Optima Sportswagon 2.0 Hybrid - 156 PS - PlugIn-Hybrid - 1999 Hubraum	215/55R17

Optima (JF) 2015 - 2018 - Limousine (2015–2018)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Optima 1.6 - 179 PS - petrol - 1591 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima 1.6 CRDi - 136 PS - diesel - 1598 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima 1.7 CRDi - 135 PS - Diesel - 1685 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima 1.7 D - 141 PS - Diesel - 1685 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima 2.0 - 163 PS - Benzin - 1999 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18
Optima 2.0 - 238 PS - petrol - 1998 Hubraum	235/45R18
Optima 2.0 - 245 PS - Benzin - 1998 Hubraum	235/45R18
Optima 2.0 Hybrid - 154 PS - hybrid - 1999 Hubraum	215/55R17
Optima 2.0 Hybrid - 156 PS - Hybrid - 1999 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17
Optima 2.4 - 171 PS - Benzin - 2359 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/60R16 235/45R18

Optima (TF/Facelift) 2013 - 2015 - Limousine (2013–2015)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Optima 1.7 CRDi - 136 PS - Diesel - 1685 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 225/45R18
Optima 2.0 - 165 PS - Benzin - 1999 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 225/45R18
Optima 2.0 Hybrid - 150 PS - Hybrid - 1999 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17

Optima (TF) 2011 - 2013 - Limousine (2011–2013)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Optima 1.7 CRDi - 136 PS - Diesel - 1685 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 225/45R18
Optima 2.0 - 165 PS - Benzin - 1998 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 225/45R18
Optima 2.0 - 165 PS - Benzin - 1999 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17 225/45R18
Optima 2.0 Hybrid - 150 PS - Hybrid - 1999 Hubraum	205/65R16 215/55R17

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