2012 Kia Forte Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size: Multiple — see configurations
Offset: ET41 · ET48 · ET50 · ET49
Backspacing: Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern: 5×114.3
Center bore: 67.1 mm
Thread: M12×1.5
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

Wheels and hardware

Lug hardware

Wheel locks

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

Each OEM row is a catalog configuration. Offset ranges are not collapsed when the database has exact setups. Documented aftermarket builds are observed setups only — not universal fit or clearance confirmation.