2012 Hyundai Sonata Wheel Offset

ET43 · ET35 · ET48 · ET46 · ET45

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET43 · ET35 · ET48 · ET46 · ET45
Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing: 4.81–5.88 in (9 configs)
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3, 4×114.3
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0T · I4, Petrol	8x18	7.5x18	ET43 / ET48	5.69 in	235/45R18 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0T · I4, Petrol	9x19	7.5x18	ET35 / ET48	5.88 in	255/35R19 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Petrol	6.5x16	7.5x18	ET43 / ET48	4.94 in	205/65R16 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Petrol	6.5x17	7.5x18	ET46 / ET48	5.06 in	215/55R17 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, G4KA, I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET46 / ET45	4.81 in	205/65R15 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, G4KA, I4, Petrol	6x16	6.5x17	ET46 / ET45	4.81 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, G4KA, I4, Petrol	6.5x17	6.5x17	ET45	5.02 in	215/50R17 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, G4KA, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	6.5x17	ET43 / ET45	4.94 in	205/65R16 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, G4KA, I4, Petrol	6.5x17	6.5x17	ET46 / ET45	5.06 in	205/60R17 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, G4KA, I4, Petrol	6.5x17	6.5x17	ET46 / ET45	5.06 in	215/55R17 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, G4KA, I4, Petrol	7x18	6.5x17	ET48 / ET45	5.39 in	215/50R18 / 205/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.7i · 2.7L, G6BA, V6, Petrol	6x16	6.5x17	ET46 / ET45	4.81 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	4x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.7i · 2.7L, G6BA, V6, Petrol	7x17	6.5x17	ET45	5.27 in	215/50R17 / 205/55R17	4x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.7i · 2.7L, G6BA, V6, Petrol	7x17	6.5x17	ET45	5.27 in	225/50R17 / 205/55R17	4x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	—	ET43	4.94 in	205/65R16	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	6.5x17	—	ET46	5.06 in	205/60R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	6.5x17	—	ET46	5.06 in	215/55R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	7x18	—	ET48	5.39 in	215/50R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.4i · 2.4L, G4KC, I4, Petrol	6.5x17	7.5x18	ET46 / ET48	5.06 in	215/55R17 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.4i · 2.4L, G4KC, I4, Petrol	7x18	7.5x18	ET48	5.39 in	215/50R18 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · G4GB, I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET46 / ET45	4.81 in	205/65R15 / 205/55R17	4x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · G4GB, I4, Petrol	6x16	6.5x17	ET46 / ET45	4.81 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	4x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.8i · G4GB, I4, Petrol	6.5x17	6.5x17	ET45	5.02 in	215/50R17 / 205/55R17	4x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · G4JP, I4, Petrol	6x15	6.5x17	ET46 / ET45	4.81 in	205/65R15 / 205/55R17	4x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · G4JP, I4, Petrol	6x16	6.5x17	ET46 / ET45	4.81 in	205/60R16 / 205/55R17	4x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · G4JP, I4, Petrol	7x17	6.5x17	ET45	5.27 in	215/50R17 / 205/55R17	4x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2012 Hyundai Sonata Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

19-inch — 3 documented builds
20-inch — 3 documented builds
18-inch — 2 documented builds

8 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 20×10 ET25 / 20×10 ET35

Documented on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rohana RL10

Front: 20×10 ET25 · 225/35R20
Rear: 20×10 ET35 · 245/30R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×9 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 22.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×10 ET42 / 20×10 ET42

Documented on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Vossen cv3

Front: 20×10 ET42 · 225/35R20
Rear: 20×10 ET42 · 225/30R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×9 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 5.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 19.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8.5 / 20×10

Documented on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Lexani CSS-15

Front: 20×8.5 · 235/35R20
Rear: 20×10 · 275/30R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×9 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×9.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Targa M131

Front: 19×9.5
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×9 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 19×9.5 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Targa

Front: 19×9.5
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×9 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 18×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OEM Hyundai

Front: 18×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Motegi FF5

Front: 19×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 19×9 ET35 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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18×?

Documented on a 2012 Hyundai Sonata build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET48 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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More specs for the 2012 Hyundai Sonata

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.