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Can I fit older wheels to my Kia Sorento?

I have a 2018 Kia Sorento and have two very good spare tyres. I am wondering if wheels of an older Sorento 2012 would do. I don't really understand the offset on wheels nowadays.

Asked on 28 December 2022 by jim roy

Answered by Lawrence Allan
Modern cars have very sensitive suspension geometry and fitting wheels and tyres that aren't the right size, offset or load index can noticeably affect the way a car drives at best and be actively dangerous at worst. Check these new wheels and tyres are the same width, tyre profile and speed/load rating. These are the numbers on the side of the tyre, as an example: 225 (width) / 50 (profile) R17 (17-inch wheels) 98 H (load index up to 750kg and speed rating up to 130mph).
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