2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern

Which Hyundai Sonata model years does this cover?

These tire sizes specifications apply to every Hyundai Sonata built from 2011 through 2014 — the YF (6th generation), mid-size sedan. Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.

What changed during the 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata

• 2011Generation launch (US sales began in 2010 for MY2011); Sonata Hybrid joins the lineup
• 2012–2014Mid-cycle facelift, Korean-built cars refreshed in 2012, North American-built cars in late 2013 for MY2014
• 2013Minor feature reshuffling among trims; the base GLS model's manual transmission is discontinued
• 2014North American-built Sonatas receive the mid-cycle refresh previewed on Korean-built cars in 2012 (new grille, LED-accented lighting, revised wheels); first US-built model year with the facelifted styling

What size tires does a 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata take?

It varies by trim and wheel size, 3 factory fitments exist, from 205/65R16 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with.

What is the bolt pattern on a 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata?

5x114.3. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately.

What should the tire pressure be on a 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata?

32 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it.

What is the lug nut torque for a 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata?

80 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.

Does the 2011–2014 Hyundai Sonata come with a spare tire?

Compact temporary spare on most trims.