Kia Carnival wheel fitment — MB
Overview
The Kia Carnival is a minivan manufactured by Kia since 1998, marketed globally under various nameplates including the Sedona. This generation (VQ; 2005) was introduced in December 2004 and produced until June 2012 for Europe and December 2014 for North America. It featured short and long wheelbase variants with a lighter engine, greater use of high-tensile steel, and manual and automatic transmission options.
Kia Carnival wheel fitment
Start with the hub. The Kia Carnival MB spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Kia Carnival wheel fitment.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 6x139.7 |
| Centre bore | 92.4 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M12x1.5 (nuts) |
| Seat type | tapered |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | direct |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 6.5J–8.5J | ET35–ET46 |
Go wider and the offset has to rise with it, about 8 to 10 ET per extra 1J, or the wheel pokes past the arch. The fit-check settles the exact offset and any spacer.
Body styles & production
| Produced | 2021–2023 |
Trim levels
Factory colours
History & notable variants
The second generation Carnival/Sedona was introduced in 2005–2014 globally, offering SWB and LWB models. In North America, it initially offered only the long-wheelbase version until 2007 when the short-wheelbase model joined. It received a facelift for the 2011 model year with updated styling and improved safety features.
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Updated styling and improved safety features; offered in both SWB and LWB configurations
- Cons: Equipment content varied widely by market; some markets received limited equipment options compared to others
- Common issues: No specific reliability issues mentioned for this generation