2012 Kia Forte Wheel Offset

ET41 · ET48 · ET50 · ET49

Quick specs

OEM offset: ET41 · ET48 · ET50 · ET49
Wheel size: 5.5x15 · 6x16 · 7x17 · 6.5x17 · 7.5x18
Backspacing: 4.36 in · 4.89 in · 5.47 in · 5.22 in · 5.43 in · 5.72 in
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Tire size: Multiple — see configurations

OEM configurations

Configuration	Front	Rear	Offset	Backspacing	Tire	Bolt pattern	Center bore	Thread
2.0i · I4, Petrol	5.5x15	6.5x17	ET41 / ET50	4.36 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	6x16	6.5x17	ET48 / ET50	4.89 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol	7x17	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Petrol	7x17	—	ET49	5.43 in	215/45R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Petrol	7.5x18	—	ET50	5.72 in	225/40R18	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 GDi · I4, Petrol	5.5x15	6.5x17	ET41 / ET50	4.36 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 GDi · I4, Petrol	6x16	6.5x17	ET48 / ET50	4.89 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 GDi · I4, Petrol	7x17	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 LPi · I4, Hybrid	5.5x15	6.5x17	ET41 / ET50	4.36 in	195/65R15 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 LPi · I4, Hybrid	6x16	6.5x17	ET48 / ET50	4.89 in	205/55R16 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5
1.6 LPi · I4, Hybrid	7x17	6.5x17	ET50	5.47 in	215/45R17 / 205/50R17	5x114.3	67.1 mm	M12 x 1.5

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Real-World 2012 Kia Forte Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

18-inch — 8 documented builds
17-inch — 2 documented builds
19-inch — 1 documented build

11 documented builds.

DiameterLayout

Staggered · 18×8.75 ET33 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Kia Forte build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: XXR 530

Front: 18×8.75 ET33 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 32.9 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 1.1 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.25" vs OEM

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18×9 ET40

Documented on a 2012 Kia Forte build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 215/35R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 29 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×9 ET7 / 18×10 ET26

Documented on a 2012 Kia Forte build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Leon Hardiritt Bugel

Front: 18×9 ET7 · 215/35R18
Rear: 18×10 ET26

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 62 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 24 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.5 ET12 / 18×9.5 ET18

Documented on a 2012 Kia Forte build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 18×8.5 ET12
Rear: 18×9.5 ET18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 50.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 25.3 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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18×9 ET40

Documented on a 2012 Kia Forte build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Tires: 225/40R18

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 29 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 9.1 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8.75 ET35 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Kia Forte build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: XXR 522

Front: 18×8.75 ET35
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 30.9 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 0.9 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1.25" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×8 ET40 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Kia Forte build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei BR7

Front: 18×8 ET40 · 225/40R18
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 16.3 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 3.7 mm farther from suspension (more inner clearance)
Width +0.5" vs OEM

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Staggered · 17×8 ET40 / 18×8 ET40

Documented on a 2012 Kia Forte build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Front: 17×8 ET40
Rear: 18×8 ET40

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Outer edge 22.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
Inner edge 2.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
Width +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 19×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Kia Forte build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Gianelle Valencia

Front: 19×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

Diameter +1" vs OEM

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Staggered · 18×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Kia Forte build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei Raijin

Front: 18×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7.5 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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Staggered · 17×? / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2012 Kia Forte build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Enkei EKM3

Front: 17×?
Rear: —

Compared with OEM

Compared with the 17×7 ET50 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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More specs for the 2012 Kia Forte

OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.