1998 Kia Carnival Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 1998 Kia Carnival OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 1998 Kia Carnival has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 215/65R15, and a 67.1mm center bore.
Other years of the Kia Carnival
1998 Kia Carnival Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 1998 Kia Carnival
Tire geometry â 215/65R15
The 215/65R15 fitted to the 1998 Kia Carnival has a section width of 215mm and an aspect ratio of 65%, mounted on a 15-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 139.8mm (5.50") and an overall outside diameter of 660.5mm (26.00"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 482 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 1998 Kia Carnival while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 225/56R16 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 205/74R14 (minus-one) keeps the overall diameter within Âą3% of stock, which is the industry tolerance for ABS and stability control to stay calibrated.
Wheel fitment specs
The 1998 Kia Carnival uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 67.1mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 5.5J â 6.5J, and offsets in the ET40 â ET50 window will clear suspension and fender without rubbing on most setups.
Tire pressure guidance
Manufacturer-recommended cold tire pressure for the 1998 Kia Carnival is printed on the driver-side door jamb sticker â always defer to that value, not to the maximum pressure printed on the tire sidewall. Check pressure monthly and before long trips; under-inflation by 20% can reduce tread life by 25%.
OEM Wheel & Tire Specs
Frequently Asked Questions
What tire size does the 1998 Kia Carnival EX use?
The 1998 Kia Carnival EX uses 215/65R15 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 1998 Kia Carnival?
The 1998 Kia Carnival has a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a center bore of 67.1mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 1998 Kia Carnival?
The 1998 Kia Carnival has a wheel offset of ET45.
Other Vehicles with 5x114.3 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x114.3 bolt pattern as the 1998 Kia Carnival, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).