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Custom Kia Optima

From simple modifications like aftermarket wheels and tires, to more involved mods like suspension setups and body kits, there’s plenty of ways to make your Kia Optima unique. With so many aftermarket options to pick from, it might be difficult to know what kind of wheels, tires, and suspension are best for customizing the Kia Optima.

We’re delighted to provide the most comprehensive online fitment gallery in the aftermarket enthusiast community, with contributions from drivers just like you who have already custom built their Kia Optima vehicles. To uncover the creative ideas for your project, go through the selection of mods. All projects are sorted by the year of production.

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  • 2014 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Motegi Racing MR127 18x8.0 +38
    • P 225/45 R18
    • 2521 views
  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels TSW Interlagos 18x8.0 +35
    • Yokohama YK580 P 235/50 R18
    • 2480 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Tenzo Racing Concept 10 19x8.5 +35
    • Continental DWS Extreme Contact P 225/40 R19
    • 2452 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Black Ice Envisio 20x8.5 +38
    • Sumitomo HTR P 225/35 R20
    • 2424 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels American Racing Villians 20x8.5
    • Goodyear Eagle F1 P 225/35 R20
    • 2371 views
  • 2014 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MB Motoring Interline 18x8.0 +42
    • Bridgestone DriveGuards P 235/45 R18
    • 2370 views

    Grey with Machined Face Car sits on stock suspension.

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Staggered wheels 20x8.5 +32 , 20x10.0 +42
    • P 225/35 R20, rear P 235/35 R20
    • 2334 views

    concave rims

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Drag DR-34 18x8.0 +35
    • Goodyear Eagle RS-A P 225/45 R18
    • 2319 views

    Black with chrome lip

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Enkei Raijin 18-inch
    • Bridgestone Potenza S-04 P 245/40 R18
    • 2284 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels TSW Mallory 5 19x9.5 +40
    • P 235/35 R19
    • 2280 views

    dropped on springs (temporarily)

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MRR HR2 19x8.5 +45
    • Yokohama YK580 P 225/45 R19
    • 2262 views
  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Staggered wheels Breyton GTS-AV 19x8.5 +35 , 19x9.5 +35
    • Kenda Kaiser KR20 P 235/35 R19, rear P 265/30 R19
    • 2251 views

    SX bright silver

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Falken RT-7 18x8.0
    • 2247 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels XXR 530 18x8.75 +35
    • 2245 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Enkei STR5 18x7.5 +42
    • P 235/45 R18
    • 2220 views

    Weight: 20.8 lbs

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Avant Garde M359 19x9.0
    • Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position P 225/40 R19
    • 2205 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Ace Alloy Convex 20x9.0 +35
    • Nitto Invo P 245/30 R20
    • 2170 views

    matte black  stock suspension. Haven't been able to tell if there's any rubbing on large bumps yet.   

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels FK RT7M 18x8.0 +40
    • Yokohama P 235/45 R18
    • 2157 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Rays Infiniti G35 19x8.0 +30
    • P 225/40 R19
    • 2124 views

    (19lbs) The rears have a credit card width of clearance from rubbing the inner lip of the quarter panel.  

  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Dropstar DS10 18x8.0 +42
    • Maxxis MA-Z1 P 235/50 R18
    • 2120 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Staggered wheels MRR HR3 20x8.5 +38 , 20x9.5 +40
    • P 225/35 R20, rear P 245/35 R20
    • 2111 views

    Megan Lowering Springs pictured above (Megan coilovers on backorder)

  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Platinum 200-7707HB 17x7.5 +40
    • Michelin Primacy MXV4 P 215/55 R17
    • 2104 views
  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels 20-inch
    • 2102 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Staggered wheels BBS LM-R 19x8.5 +38 , 19x9.5 +40
    • P 225/40 R19, rear P 245/35 R19
    • 2079 views

    Newly installed Megan springs

  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels 19x8.0
    • Hankook P 225/40 R19
    • 2069 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Niche Sport M108 Circuit 18x8.0 +30
    • Delinte D7 P 225/45 R18
    • 2067 views

    I am using Megan EZ Streets for the drop

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Enkei Lusso 20x8.5 +40
    • 2058 views

    with drop Ksport coils

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Enkei RPF1 18x9.0
    • 2032 views

    aggressive look

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Vossen WSCV4 20x9.0 +38
    • P 225/35 R20
    • 2025 views

    Front fenders slightly rolled

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MOTEGI Racing MR126 18x8.0 +40
    • P 225/45 R18
    • 2023 views
  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Enkei Razr 20x8.5 +40
    • 2009 views

    only a hair over 25lbs!

  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MB Boost 18x7.5 +48
    • Kumho Ecsta SPT P 235/45 R18
    • 2003 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MRR HR9 20x8.5 +35
    • Hankook Ventus v12 Evo P 245/35 R20
    • 1996 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Strada Moda 20x8.5 +35
    • 1984 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Giovanna Kilis 20-inch
    • 1964 views

    2012 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" Giovanna Kilis in Chrome

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels 20x8.5 +35
    • 1963 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels TSW Rivage 20-inch
    • 1962 views

    2012 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" TSW Rivage in Gloss Black (Milled Spokes)

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Helo HE-881 20x8.5 +38
    • Goldway g2002 P 245/35 R20
    • 1945 views

    didnt put the Megan coils from K5 Optima store due to it going from 65 to 30 degrees in one day.

  • 2014 Kia Optima

    • Wheels RTX Mystique 20x8.5 +38
    • P 245/35 R20
    • 1930 views

    stock suspension

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Enkei LS-5 20-inch
    • P 245/35 R20
    • 1916 views
  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Niche Touring 20x8.5 +40
    • Continental Extreme Contact DWS P 245/35 R20
    • 1866 views
  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MSR 052 20x7.5 +40
    • Continental DWS P 225/35 R20
    • 1865 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Advanti Racing B1 Lupo 17x7.0 +40
    • 1865 views

    17.85lbs each no suspension upgrades

  • 2014 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Niche Milan - M134 20-inch
    • Falken P 245/35 R20
    • 1819 views

    Black & Machined with Dark Tint 

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MRR Groundforce 7 18x9.0 +38
    • Continental Pro Contact P 245/45 R18
    • 1815 views
  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Staggered wheels MRR HR4 20x8.0 +35 , 20x9.0 +40
    • P 235/35 R20, rear P 245/35 R20
    • 1806 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Enkei AKP 20-inch
    • 1803 views

    2012 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" Enkei AKP in Chrome (Luxury Sport)

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MRR UO2 19x8.5 +35
    • Falken P 235/35 R19
    • 1800 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels OEM Hyundai Genesis Coupe 19-inch
    • 1799 views

    Fronts Dipped Anthracite:

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Gianelle Cancun 20-inch
    • 1789 views

    2012 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" Gianelle Cancun in Machined Black (Mirror Machined Lip)



The Most Popular Rim Sizes in Kia Optima Tuning

20 - inch 20%
20 x 8.5 16%
18 x 8.0 13%