2013 Kia Optima Wheel Offset

ET44 · ET46 · ET41

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET44 · ET46 · ET41
Wheel size: 6.5x17 · 7.5x18 · 6.5x16
Backspacing: 4.98 in · 5.56 in · 4.86 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Tire size: 215/55R17 · 225/45R18 · 205/65R16

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0 T-GDi · I4, Petrol	6.5x17	7.5x18	ET44 / ET46	4.98 in	215/55R17 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Hybrid	6.5x16	7.5x18	ET41 / ET46	4.86 in	205/65R16 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Hybrid	6.5x17	7.5x18	ET44 / ET46	4.98 in	215/55R17 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.7 CRDi · I4, Diesel	6.5x16	7.5x18	ET41 / ET46	4.86 in	205/65R16 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.7 CRDi · I4, Diesel	6.5x17	7.5x18	ET44 / ET46	4.98 in	215/55R17 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0 T-GDi · 2.0L, I4, Petrol	7.5x18	7.5x18	ET46	5.56 in	225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Hybrid	6.5x16	7.5x18	ET41 / ET46	4.86 in	205/65R16 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Hybrid	6.5x17	7.5x18	ET44 / ET46	4.98 in	215/55R17 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.4i · 2.4L, G4KJ, I4, Petrol	6.5x16	7.5x18	ET41 / ET46	4.86 in	205/65R16 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.4i · 2.4L, G4KJ, I4, Petrol	6.5x17	7.5x18	ET44 / ET46	4.98 in	215/55R17 / 225/45R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2013 Kia Optima 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:

20-inch — 32 documented builds
19-inch — 20 documented builds
18-inch — 14 documented builds
17-inch — 2 documented builds

Showing 36 of 68 documented builds in this view.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 19×8 ET35 / 19×8.5 ET35

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: OEM Hyundai Genesis Coupe R-Spec

Front: 19×8 ET35 · 225/40R19
Rear: 19×8.5 ET35 · 245/40R19

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 28 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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20×8 ET35

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 245/35R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 28 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×9 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Niche Verona M151

Front: 20×9 ET35 · 235/35R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 40.8 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 22.8 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2.5" vs OEM
Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8.5 ET35 / 20×10 ET45

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: AXE

Front: 20×8.5 ET35 · 235/35R20
Rear: 20×10 ET45 · 255/35R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 34.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 16.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Konig Integram

Front: 18×8 ET35 · 225/45R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 28 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×8.5 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Avant Garde M310

Front: 19×8.5 ET35 · 245/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 34.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 16.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8.5 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW Nurburgring

Front: 20×8.5 ET40 · 245/35R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 29.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 21.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8.5 ET38 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Giovanna Kilis

Front: 20×8.5 ET38 · 245/35R20
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 31.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 19.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×7.5 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: MB Motoring Viper

Front: 17×7.5 ET40
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 16.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 8.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 20×8.5 ET32 / 20×10 ET42

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 20×8.5 ET32 · 225/35R20
Rear: 20×10 ET42 · 235/35R20

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 37.4 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 13.4 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +2" vs OEM
Diameter +3" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Drag DR-34

Front: 18×8 ET35 · 225/45R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 28 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 10 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM
Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×9.5 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2013 Kia Optima build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: TSW Mallory 5

Front: 19×9.5 ET40 · 235/35R19
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×6.5 ET44 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 42.1 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 34.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +3" vs OEM
Diameter +2" vs OEM

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More specs for the 2013 Kia Optima

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.