Oct 9th 2025
2018+ Veloster N wheel & tire fitment guide
The largest wheels you can fit on your Veloster are 8.5” wide with around a +38 offset–and that’s the end of the guide. Okay, you’re probably looking for a bit more detail than that…
These specs are probably the first thing you’ll find when you start researching, but that doesn't mean they’re the only thing people run. You want something more aggressive than stock (17 or 18x7.5 +53), but not so crazy that you'll destroy your fenders. There are plenty of options within this range, so that's what we're going to show you today.
- In this guide, we’re specifically looking at fitment on the Gen 2 Veloster: various wheel specs, tire sizes, suspension options, and everything else you need to know when choosing a new set of wheels.
If you got a 1st Gen, be on the lookout for a follow-up in the near future.
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Basic fitment info
- Lug pattern: 5x114.3
- Lug thread: m12x1.5
- Center bore: 67.1
- Lug torque: 79ft/lbs
These are the basics you need to know when ordering or installing wheels. This is universal across the entire Veloster platform.
Veloster N brake clearance
What’s NOT universal are the brakes. Performance package vehicles, plus anything model year 2021 or 22, receive a larger brake package.
The significance is that 17” wheels will not fit these models. We’ll be looking at 18” and 19” wheels here, and there are two reasons 1) This will make it so any wheels on our list will work on any trim 2) 17’s look a bit small on this platform anyway.
If your vehicle doesn't have the big brake kit and you want a winter setup, by all means, there are lots of 17’s that will work.
Examples of Gen 2 Veloster fitment
We’ll start with the most common size.
18” wheel fitment on a Veloster
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Starting with something pretty close to factory specs, this 22’ Veloster N is on BBS SR wheels. These aren’t the cheapest on our list, but at around $400/piece, they’re not too bad.
The specs are 18x8 +50, which will give about ½” more poke than stock. The tires are 235/40, which is one size larger than the stock 225/40.
The suspension is stock, and even the design of these wheels fits the OEM+ aesthetic.
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Stock suspension Fenders unrolled - slight rub on fender liners when driving hard |
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Need something for the track? Check out this setup. Motegi traklites do exactly what they say– they’re light (and also affordable). The owner wrapped them in Michelin PS4S for all the grip.
Wheel specs are very similar to the last, but this time we see a 245/40R18 tire instead of 235/40. This is often the widest tire you’ll see on a Veloster because there simply isn’t a ton of space under the front fenders. Given the higher offset, no fender work was needed, although there is some slight rubbing.
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If 8.0 is a bit thin, you can easily go up to a 8.5” wide wheel–most do. This Veloster N is on a set of Advan GT wheels. These aren’t cheap, but they definitely look the part. The extra ½” of width won’t cause any fitment issues, but it will fit 235/40 or 245/40 with less tire stretch.
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AVID1 AV06 18x8.5 +35 |
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Now we’re getting to the specs everyone loves–18x8.5 +35. This is where you’ll have to consider playing with the alignment and or rolling the fenders.
The Veloster shown here only needed a slight roll to the rear fenders. This is a result of running a thinner, factory-sized tire with a bit of stretch.
Ride height also plays a role in whether you’ll rub or not. This car is running a set of H&R lowering springs, which give a pretty dramatic drop.
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This Veloster N is running basically the same specs as the last, but with 235 width tires. For this to work without rubbing, the fenders needed to be rolled.
The suspension is stock, and the alignment (camber) is within factory spec.
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Adro lowering springs Needs extra camber in the front to clear (or thinner tires) |
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And, finally, if you want to put 245/40 tires on these lower offset wheels, you’ll need both rolled fenders AND camber. This car has a bit of both, and guess what? It still rubs a bit in the front, even with 3 degrees of camber all around.
Putting thinner tires out front would solve this, but we don’t see a point in staggering tires–might as well throw 235/40’s on all around so you can rotate tires later on.
If you don’t mind a bit of rubbing, however, this is definitely a good look.
19” wheel fitment on a Veloster
18” wheels are by far preferred, but 19’s look good too. Fans of the smaller wheels will talk about how they save weight and give better ride quality: both of these are true, but to what extent?
Going down one size isn’t going to magically turn your Veloster into a Rolls Royce. If you like the look of 19’s, go for them! After all, this is a factory size on Performance Package-equipped vehicles.
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Really, the only difference with 19’s is the need for thinner sidewall tires. The car shown here is running a 235/35R19, which comes out to the same rolling diameter as the equivalent 18” setup (235/40R18).
This car is lowered on H&R springs and didn’t require fender work to fit.
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One more look at 19’s, but with a slightly lower offset. This car is running stock suspension and has zero rubbing issues.
Any rally-inspired wheels look good on these cars, particularly the 2nd Gen. Check out Fifteen52 Turbomacs for a similar vibe.
Wrap up
As is typical with a small hatchback, the fitment is a bit limited, especially in the front. Without running a widebody kit, it’s hard to stuff anything wider than an 8.5” with a 235 or 245 tire under the fenders.
With that said, there’s still plenty of room for personalization. These cars use a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, which means that the world is your oyster in terms of wheel options–we have 23k+ options in just 18”, and even more in 19”.