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2017 Kia Forte tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2017 trim.

Tires for the 2017 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. 225/40R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 2 · USA, Mexico
    Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18
  3. 195/65R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · USA
    Check price on Amazon · 195/65R15

Also listed: 215/45R17 225/35R19

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Trims sold in 2017
4
Generation
II (YD) sold in 2 market versions

4 trims sold in 2017

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)

2017–2018 4 trims

USA

3 trims
Forte 1.6 T-GDi 201 hp · 1.6L G4FJ I4 225/40R18 92Y 3 fitments
Generation
YD Facelift · 2017–2018
Market
USA
Power
201 hp
Engine
1.6L G4FJ I4, Petrol
Center bore
67.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 225/40R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 67.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/40R18 92YRim 18x7.5 ET55 5x114.336 psi
215/45R17 91VRim 17x7 ET49 5x114.333 psi
225/35R19 88YRim 19x8 ET48 5x114.336 psi

How to read 92Y: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Forte 2.0 GDi 164 hp · 2.0L G4KD I4 205/55R16 91H 3 fitments
Generation
YD Facelift · 2017–2018
Market
USA
Power
164 hp
Engine
2.0L G4KD 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 5x114.333 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.

Forte 2.0 MPi 147 hp · 2.0L G4NA I4 195/65R15 91H 3 fitments
Generation
YD Facelift · 2017–2018
Market
USA
Power
147 hp
Engine
2.0L G4NA 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
215/45R17 91VRim 17x7 ET49 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). ET46 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Mexico

1 trim
Forte 2.0 MPi 150 hp · 2.0L I4 205/55R16 91H 3 fitments
Generation
YD Facelift · 2017–2018
Market
Mexico
Power
150 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 5x114.333 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 2017
4
Generation
II (YD) sold in 2 market versions
Other years
All years (2008–2025)

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