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2003 Kia Rio tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x100 on every 2003 trim.

Tires for the 2003 Kia Rio

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

  1. 175/65R14 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · optional on 3 · South Korea, Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 175/65R14
  2. 175/70R13 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Europe, South Korea
    Check price on Amazon · 175/70R13
  3. 185/55R15 Best-rated optional on 3 trims · South Korea, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 185/55R15

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Trims sold in 2003
6
Generation
I (DC) sold in 3 market versions

6 trims sold in 2003

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Kia Rio I (DC)

2002–2005 6 trims

South Korea

3 trims
Rio 1.3i 83 hp · 1.3L A3E I4 175/70R13 2 fitments
Generation
DC Facelift · 2002–2005
Market
South Korea
Power
83 hp
Engine
1.3L A3E I4, Petrol
Center bore
54.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/70R13 Wheels 13x5.5 ET40 · 4x100 · 54.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/70R13Rim 13x5.5 ET40 4x100–
175/65R14Rim 14x5.5 ET40 4x100–
Rio 1.5i 98 hp · 1.5L A5D I4 175/65R14 2 fitments
Generation
DC Facelift · 2002–2005
Market
South Korea
Power
98 hp
Engine
1.5L A5D I4, Petrol
Center bore
54.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/65R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET40 · 4x100 · 54.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/65R14Rim 14x5.5 ET40 4x100–
185/55R15Rim 15x6 ET40 4x100–
Rio 1.5i 87 hp · 1.5L A5E I4 175/65R14 2 fitments
Generation
DC Facelift · 2002–2005
Market
South Korea
Power
87 hp
Engine
1.5L A5E I4, Petrol
Center bore
54.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/65R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET40 · 4x100 · 54.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/65R14Rim 14x5.5 ET40 4x100–
185/55R15Rim 15x5.5 ET40 4x100–

Europe

2 trims
Rio 1.3i +1 variant 80 hp · 1.3L A3E I4 175/70R13 82T 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 1.5i

Generation
DC Facelift · 2002–2005
Market
Europe
Power
80 hp
Engine
1.3L A3E I4, Petrol
Center bore
54.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/70R13 Wheels 13x5.5 ET40 · 4x100 · 54.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/70R13 82TRim 13x5.5 ET40 4x10030 psi
175/65R14 82TRim 14x5.5 ET40 4x10030 psi

How to read 82T: 82 is the load index (up to 1,047 lb / 475 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET40 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

USA

1 trim
Rio 1.6i 105 hp · 1.6L B6 I4 175/65R14 86T 2 fitments
Generation
DC Facelift · 2002–2005
Market
USA
Power
105 hp
Engine
1.6L B6 I4, Petrol
Center bore
54.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.5
Check price on Amazon · 175/65R14 Wheels 14x5.5 ET40 · 4x100 · 54.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
175/65R14 86TRim 14x5.5 ET40 4x100–
185/55R15 86HRim 15x6 ET40 4x100–

How to read 86T: 86 is the load index (up to 1,168 lb / 530 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 km/h). ET40 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 2003
6
Generation
I (DC) sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (2000–2024)

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