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2015 Kia Forte tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2015 trim.

Tires for the 2015 Kia Forte

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 205/55R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 1 · USA, Mexico
    Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16
  2. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · USA
    Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15
  3. 205/50R17 Best-rated optional on 3 trims · USA, Mexico
    Check price on Amazon · 205/50R17

Also listed: 215/45R17 225/40R18

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Trims sold in 2015
3
Generation
II (YD) sold in 2 market versions

3 trims sold in 2015

Sold in 2 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Kia Forte II (YD)

2013–2016 3 trims

USA

2 trims
Forte 1.8 MPi 148 hp · 1.8L I4 195/65R15 91H 4 fitments
Generation
YD · 2013–2016
Market
USA
Power
148 hp
Engine
1.8L I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15 Wheels 15x6 ET46 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
195/65R15 91HRim 15x6 ET46 5x114.332 psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x114.332 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x6.5 ET50 5x114.332 psi
215/45R17 91VRim 17x7 ET49 5x114.332 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Forte 2.0 GDi 173 hp · 2.0L I4 205/55R16 91H 4 fitments
Generation
YD · 2013–2016
Market
USA
Power
173 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x114.332 psi
215/45R17 91VRim 17x7 ET49 5x114.332 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x6.5 ET50 5x114.332 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mexico

1 trim
Forte 2.0 MPi 158 hp · 2.0L I4 205/55R16 91H 4 fitments
Generation
YD · 2013–2016
Market
Mexico
Power
158 hp
Engine
2.0L I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 205/55R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET50 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
205/55R16 91HRim 16x6.5 ET50 5x114.332 psi
205/50R17 89VRim 17x6.5 ET50 5x114.332 psi
215/45R17 91VRim 17x7 ET49 5x114.332 psi
225/40R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi

How to read 91H: 91 is the load index (up to 1,356 lb / 615 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET50 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2015
3
Generation
II (YD) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
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