2002 Kia Sorento Bolt Pattern & Tire Size
The 2002 Kia Sorento OEM tire size, bolt pattern, and wheel specifications are listed below. All data is based on industry-standard OEM reference specifications.
The 2002 Kia Sorento has a 5x139.7 bolt pattern, an OEM tire size of 245/70R16, and a 95.3mm center bore.
Other years of the Kia Sorento
2002 Kia Sorento Engine & Trim Levels
Detailed tire and wheel breakdown for the 2002 Kia Sorento
Tire geometry â 245/70R16
The 245/70R16 fitted to the 2002 Kia Sorento has a section width of 245mm and an aspect ratio of 70%, mounted on a 16-inch rim. That gives a sidewall height of 171.5mm (6.75") and an overall outside diameter of 749.4mm (29.50"). At highway speed this tire completes roughly 425 revolutions per kilometre, which is what your speedometer and odometer are calibrated against.
Plus-sizing window
If you want to upsize wheels on the 2002 Kia Sorento while keeping the speedometer accurate, target a 255/62R17 (plus-one). For a softer ride or winter setup, a 235/78R15 (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 2002 Kia Sorento uses a 5x139.7 bolt pattern with a 95.3mm hub bore. Safe rim width range for the OEM tire is 6.5J â 7.5J, 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 2002 Kia Sorento 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 2002 Kia Sorento EX use?
The 2002 Kia Sorento EX uses 245/70R16 tires as standard equipment.
What is the bolt pattern of the 2002 Kia Sorento?
The 2002 Kia Sorento has a 5x139.7 bolt pattern with a center bore of 95.3mm.
What is the wheel offset of the 2002 Kia Sorento?
The 2002 Kia Sorento has a wheel offset of ET45.
Other Vehicles with 5x139.7 Bolt Pattern
The following vehicles share the same 5x139.7 bolt pattern as the 2002 Kia Sorento, making wheel interchangeability possible (verify offset and center bore before swapping).