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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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  • 2015 Kia Optima

    • Wheels 19x9.5 +22
    • 1777 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels 20x8.5 +35
    • P 245/35 R20
    • 1773 views

    Lowered on BC coils Not slammed but less than .5" from tire to fenders all around, will prob go lower once I roll my fenders, running -1...

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels 20x8.5 +35
    • 1752 views

    Storm springs Rolled and pulled front fenders

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Forgestar F10 20x9.0 +40
    • Nangkang NS-II P 235/35 R20
    • 1740 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels RTX Zen 18x7.5 +40
    • Nexen P 225/45 R18
    • 1710 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels XXR 530 18x8.75 +35
    • 1709 views

    chromium black

  • 2010 Kia Optima

    • Wheels TSW Valencia 18x8.0
    • Toyo Proxes 4 P 225/45 R18
    • 1689 views
  • 2015 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Gianelle Puerto 20-inch
    • 1688 views

    2015 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" Gianelle Puerto in Gloss Black

  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MSR 042 20x7.5 +40
    • Continental Extreme Contact DWS P 225/35 R20
    • 1673 views
  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels BremmerKraft BR05 19x9.0 +45
    • Nitto Neogen P 245/35 R19
    • 1666 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Gianelle Cuba-10 20-inch
    • 1657 views

    2012 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" Gianelle Cuba-10 in Matte Black (w/Ball Cut Details)

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Lorenzo 20x9.5
    • P 225/35 R20
    • 1647 views

    Actually rides really good cant tell a difference between them and the 18 

  • 2014 Kia Optima

    • Staggered wheels 2Crave Mach M7 19x8.5 +35 , 19x9.5 +40
    • P 235/35 R19, rear P 245/35 R19
    • 1645 views

    Suspension Megan EZ Streets

  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Sport Edition SE-14 18x8.0 +45
    • Continental Extreme Contact DWS XL P 235/45 R18
    • 1603 views

    TPMS . The extra width looks good and it rides great,

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Enkei SVX 20-inch
    • 1592 views

    2012 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" Enkei SVX in Black Machined (Truck/SUV)

  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Forgestar F14 18x9.0 +42
    • OEM P 225/45 R18
    • 1563 views

    ARK springs

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Montegi Racing MR-107 20x8.0 +42
    • Nitto P 225/35 R20
    • 1558 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Enkei Lusso 20x8.5 +40
    • P 235/35 R20
    • 1536 views

    no rub stock suspension(ksports coming soon)

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels TSW Rivage 19x8.0 +40
    • Nangkang NS-1 P 235/35 R19
    • 1531 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Kazera KZ-Q 18x8.0 +48
    • Sumitomo HTR ZIII P 245/40 R18
    • 1529 views

    Backspacing: 6.37" Bolt Pattern: 5-114 Weight: 20.4lbs. Finish: Machined w/Black Accent Construction: 1 PC. Low Pressure...

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Giovanna Mecca-RL 20-inch
    • 1519 views

    2012 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" Giovanna Closeouts Mecca-RL in Matte Black

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Eurotek UO2 19x8.5 +35
    • Goodyear Eagle GT P 235/35 R19
    • 1511 views

    Suspension: Megan Lowering Springs

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Bremmerkrafts BR05 19x9.0 +45
    • P 245/35 R19
    • 1503 views

    on Sonata eibachs

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Ace Alloy Convex 20x9.0 +35
    • Nitto Invo P 245/30 R20
    • 1486 views

    Matte Black Meagan Racing coilovers.

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Gianelle Santoneo 20-inch
    • 1480 views

    2013 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" Gianelle Santoneo in Matte Black (w/Ball Cut Details)

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels 22x8.5
    • P 245/30 R22
    • 1476 views

    a 235 will be fine also I have a drop with D2 coilovers with no rub. but i can tell you that before i got coilovers there is no rub with no drop. also...

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Revolution Racing RR07 18x8.0 +40
    • Bridgestone Potenza S-04 Pole Position P 225/45 R18
    • 1468 views

    Sits flush!

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Avant Garde M359 19x9.0 +35
    • Bridgestone Potenza Pole Position P 225/35 R19
    • 1467 views

    lowered on d2 coilovers

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Vossen CV3 20x8.5 +38
    • Nitto P 235/35 R20
    • 1465 views
  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Niche Essen 19-inch
    • BFGoodrich g-Force Comp 2 A/S P 245/35 R19
    • 1462 views

    Lowered on Eibachs

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Enkei Raijin 18x8.0 +40
    • 1447 views
  • 2014 Kia Optima

    • Staggered wheels Braelin BR04 20x8.5 +35 , 20x10.0 +45
    • 1445 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels TSW Thruxton 19x8.0 +40
    • Dunlop SP Sport FM901 P 225/35 R19
    • 1439 views

    Not lowered yet. No rub at all.

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MSR 095 18x8.0 +42
    • P 245/40 R18
    • 1437 views

    Black Pearl Eibach Springs

  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Legacy LG-503 20x8.0 +35
    • P 245/30 R20
    • 1435 views
  • 2015 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Mach M7 20x8.5 +38
    • Nexen N3000 P 225/35 R20
    • 1412 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels ADR M Classic 20x8.5 +40
    • P 245/35 R20
    • 1402 views

    Megan Racing 1.5F/1.5B Springs just installed last night

  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Gianelle Cancun 20-inch
    • 1397 views

    2011 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" Gianelle Cancun in Machined Black (Mirror Machined Lip)

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Enkei L-SR 20-inch
    • 1372 views

    2012 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" Enkei L-SR in Black Machined (Luxury Sport)

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Staggered wheels 19x8.5 +35 , 19x9.5 +40
    • P 255/35 R19
    • 1362 views

    Also lowered on Megan springs, no rubbing, no crazy camber adjustments or fender modification

  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Varrstoen ES4 19x8.5 +32
    • 1347 views

    Powdercoated Seafoam with Sparkle Top Coat and Purple Lugnuts

  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MRR HR2 19x8.5 +35
    • Hankook P 245/40 R19
    • 1342 views

    Silver Diamond

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Giovanna Yerevan 20-inch
    • 1340 views

    2012 Kia Optima. Wheels: 20" Giovanna Closeouts Yerevan in Matte Black (Black Lip)

  • 2014 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MSR Style 045 18-inch
    • Rotalla F107 P 235/40 R18
    • 1338 views
  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Wheels MRR HR6 20x9.0 +40
    • Pirelli P Zero Nero P 245/35 R20
    • 1328 views
  • 2013 Kia Optima

    • Staggered wheels 19x8.5 +24 , 19x9.5 +23
    • 1324 views
  • 2015 Kia Optima

    • Wheels American Racing AR383 18x8.0 +40
    • Falken Pro G4 A/S P 235/45 R18
    • 1312 views

    tock suspension - could use an inch or so drop Fit great, ride nice, quieter...no rubbing. Speedo using GPS was right on even going from 16's. The...

  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels Konig 18-inch
    • 1311 views
  • 2012 Kia Optima

    • Wheels 2Crave No.09 22-inch
    • 1298 views

    2012 Kia Optima. Wheels: 22" 2Crave No.09 in Chrome

  • 2011 Kia Optima

    • Staggered wheels Valkyrie 19x8.5 +35 , 19x9.5 +38
    • Hankook Ventus v12 Evo P 225/35 R19, rear P 235/35 R19
    • 1276 views

    Suspension : Air Suspension -Adjust ground clearance -swap Front/Rear coil spring -> Air spring(made by goodyear) -custom tune(oil added)...



The Most Popular Rim Sizes in Kia Optima Tuning

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