The wheel (rim) sizes for the 2021 Hyundai Elantra are 17 x 7, 18 x 7.5, 15 x 6, and 16 x 6.5.
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The precise bolt configuration for a Hyundai Elantra
We’ve written in-depth articles about the Hyundai Elantra and answered a lot of your questions about it. We’ll discuss the knowledge you need to have in order to choose the ideal replacement tires or rims for your Elantra today. We’ll focus on the bolt pattern for each generation in particular. Let’s begin with a brief response:
All Hyundai Elantra models produced after 2007 feature a center bore of 2.64 inches (67.1mm), a bolt pattern of 5×4.5 inches (5×114.3mm), and five lug nuts with a thread size of M12 x 1.5 that require 78.9 to 93.7 lb-ft (107 to 127Nm) of torque to be tightened.
That, however, hardly captures the entire picture. For each iteration, we’ve provided a more thorough description of the bolt pattern below. We also go through the individual lugs/bolts used, the center bore hub’s exact diameter, and the bolt torque requirements. Additionally, we have details on the precise tire and rim sizes for each engine type. You should be well aware of what you can and cannot purchase in this manner. Read on!
How can I tell if the wheels will fit my vehicle?
The two simplest methods are to look at your car’s sticker plate, which should be inside the driver-side door, or to search online for the precise make and model of your car’s characteristics. That should indicate the typical rim size.
What size wheels can I fit?
When making tight turns or when the suspension bottoms out, the tires may rub against the fender well if the new wheels and tires are larger than the stock ones. Speedometer readings can be erroneous because they measure speed by measuring the distance covered with each wheel rotation. Both the factory diameter and breadth of the wheels and tires must be preserved in order to keep the suspension and speedometer operating properly.
On the original rim, it is generally safe to install a tire that is up to 20 millimeters wider than stock. Depending on the rim’s width, the tire’s actual width will change: For every half inch (12.5 millimeters) increase in rim width, the tire will enlarge by 5 millimeters.
Because tire sizes are a combination of metric and percentage measurements while wheel sizes are in Imperial measurements, switching to a different rim becomes a little more challenging.
For instance, the car’s current tires are 225/45R15. This is what it indicates:
- Tire width in millimeters is 225.
- Sidewall height expressed as a percentage of tire width is 45.
- Rim diameter in inches, 15.
Multiply the wheel size by 25.4 to get the millimeter equivalent:
1.5 times 25.4 equals 381 millimeters.
Next, multiply the tire width by the height percentage to determine the sidewall height:
101.25 millimeters is equal to 225 millimeters times 0.45.
To determine the combined height of the wheel and tire, add the two figures together:
482.25 millimeters (381-201 = 381.25)
The new tire and wheel should be within 3% of the height of the original combination in order to maintain speedometer accuracy. A tire with a height of 75.85 millimeters, or 34 percent of the 220 millimeter width, or 220/34R16, would be needed to move to a 16 inch (406.4 millimeter) rim. The closest size produced, 220/30R16, is well within the size tolerance of 3%.
Which rims can be swapped out?
Fortunately, any car has a replaceable rim available. All you need to do is make sure the new wheel’s bolt patterns, size, and offset match those on the old one.
By looking at the sticker label on the inside of the driver’s door or measuring the rim, you may determine the new wheel’s proper size. Take your car to a mechanic if you are not the do-it-yourself kind.
Can I mount rims of various sizes on my car?
Simply simply, the bigger the tire, the better the traction your car has. A tire’s width affects how much surface area it covers on the road. According to iSee Cars, your vehicle has more to grab onto due to the increased touch with the pavement, which improves handling and maneuverability.
Does tire size thus actually matter? Yes, to answer briefly. But is wheel size important? It varies.
Tires and wheels are two different concepts. The wheel arrangement includes tires. For instance, even though the rims on your car are a specific size, you can buy alternative tire sizes to fit them as long as the middle of the tire is the right size. Having said that, a car with larger rims will frequently be able to accommodate bigger tires than other cars.
Are the wheels on Kia and Hyundai the same?
I currently have a Hyundai Kona that I am driving on winter tires that I had previously owned on rims from a Hyundai i30/Elantra GT.
The speedometer will deviate too much if your tire diameter doesn’t stay the same.
What automobiles have a 5×114-3 bolt pattern?
Honda Civic or Mazda Accord, Nissan Qashqai, Dacia Duster, Hyundai i30 and x35, Renault Megane III and Laguna III, Kia Cee’d, Sportage and Venga, Mitsubishi Lancer, Outlander and ASX, Toyota Auris and Avensis III, Citroen C-Crosser, Suzuki SX4, Fiat Sedici, Mazda 3 are the most popular vehicles with PCD 5×114,3.
What is a bolt pattern with a 114.3?
The stud count (five) and bolt circle measurement (114.3), the notional circle determined by the studs’ centers, make up the 5×114.3 Bolt Pattern or Pitch Circle Diameter (PCD).