2020–2025 DN8 (8th generation)
2020–2025 Hyundai Sonata Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 4 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2020–2025 Hyundai Sonata, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x114.3. Lug nuts torque to 79 lb-ft.
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2020–2025 Hyundai Sonata factory tire sizes
Check your manual| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| SE (16-in) | 205/65R16 | 35 psi | N/A |
| SEL, Hybrid SEL/Limited (17-in) | 215/55R17 | 35 psi | N/A |
| SEL Convenience, Limited (18-in) | 235/45R18 | 35 psi | N/A |
| N Line (19-in) | 245/40R19 | 35 psi | N/A |
2020–2025 Hyundai Sonata bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x114.3 |
| Lug nut torque | 79 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | Compact temporary spare or tire repair kit depending on trim |
Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. Wheels seat as they are driven. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Which Hyundai Sonata model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Hyundai Sonata built from 2020 through 2025 — the DN8 (8th 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 2020–2025 Hyundai Sonata
- 2020Generation launch; 2.5L and 1.6T gas engines, plus Hybrid, at launch
- 2021N Line trim introduced with the 2.5T Smartstream engine; 1.6T dropped from most trims
- 2022N Line Night Edition appearance package added; panoramic sunroof newly available
- 2023SEL trim gains a larger touchscreen infotainment system with navigation; Highway Driving Assist added to the driver-assist suite
- 2024Facelift with revised front/rear styling and updated interior tech
2020–2025 Hyundai Sonata tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2020–2025 Hyundai Sonata take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 4 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 2020–2025 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 2020–2025 Hyundai Sonata?
- 35 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 2020–2025 Hyundai Sonata?
- 79 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 2020–2025 Hyundai Sonata come with a spare tire?
- Compact temporary spare or tire repair kit depending on trim.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Hyundai Smartstream engine family (G1.6T, G1.6T Hybrid, displacement/output data)
- AMSoil lookup, 2022 Sonata 2.5L oil viscosity/capacity
- Costa Oils, 2023 Sonata 2.5L Turbo (N Line) oil guide
- Hyundai Forums, N Line owner's manual 0W-30 vs. 0W-20 cap discussion
- Goodyear, 2024 Sonata factory tire fitments by trim
- Headquarter Hyundai, 2020 Sonata fuel tank capacity and EPA mpg
- US News, 2021 Sonata Limited 1.6T engine specs
- Go-Parts, 2021–2024 Hyundai/Kia 2.5L Smartstream (G4KN) oil dilution/piston-ring notes
