2003 Kia Optima Wheel Backspacing
4.56 in · 4.81 in · 4.67 in
Quick specs
- Backspacing
- 4.56 in · 4.81 in · 4.67 in
- OEM offset
- ET46 · ET36
- Wheel size
- 5.5x14 · 6x15 · 6.5x16
- Bolt pattern
- 4×114.3
- Tire size
- 195/70R14 · 205/60R15 · 205/55R16 · 205/50R15
OEM configurations
| Configuration | Rim | Offset | Backspacing | Tire | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.4i · I4, Petrol | 5.5x14 | ET46 | 4.56 in | 195/70R14 | 4x114.3 | 67.1 mm | M12 x 1.5 |
| 2.4i · I4, Petrol | 6x15 | ET46 | 4.81 in | 205/60R15 | 4x114.3 | 67.1 mm | M12 x 1.5 |
| 2.4i · I4, Petrol | 6.5x16 | ET36 | 4.67 in | 205/55R16 | 4x114.3 | 67.1 mm | M12 x 1.5 |
| 2.7i · V6, Petrol | 6x15 | ET46 | 4.81 in | 205/50R15 | 4x114.3 | 67.1 mm | M12 x 1.5 |
| 2.7i · V6, Petrol | 5.5x14 | ET46 | 4.56 in | 195/70R14 | 4x114.3 | 67.1 mm | M12 x 1.5 |
| 2.7i · V6, Petrol | 6.5x16 | ET36 | 4.67 in | 205/55R16 | 4x114.3 | 67.1 mm | M12 x 1.5 |
| 2.5i · V6, Petrol | 6x15 | ET46 | 4.81 in | 205/60R15 | 4x114.3 | 67.1 mm | M12 x 1.5 |
| 2.5i · V6, Petrol | 5.5x14 | ET46 | 4.56 in | 195/70R14 | 4x114.3 | 67.1 mm | M12 x 1.5 |
| 2.5i · V6, Petrol | 6.5x16 | ET36 | 4.67 in | 205/55R16 | 4x114.3 | 67.1 mm | M12 x 1.5 |
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Backspacing values above are calculated from OEM wheel width and offset using BS = width/2 + offset_mm/25.4 (same formula as the fitment calculator).
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More specs for the 2003 Kia Optima
Backspacing on these pages is calculated from OEM wheel width and offset (width/2 + offset_mm/25.4). Higher backspacing seats the wheel farther inward; lower backspacing moves it outward.