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

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Showing matching bolt patterns and offsets up to 30 mm lower. Confirm center bore, load rating, and clearance at Tire Rack.

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
2.0i · I4, Petrol5.5x156.5x17ET41 / ET504.36 in195/65R15 / 205/50R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol6x166.5x17ET48 / ET504.89 in205/55R16 / 205/50R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
2.0i · I4, Petrol7x176.5x17ET505.47 in215/45R17 / 205/50R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Petrol7x17—ET495.43 in215/45R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
2.4i · I4, Petrol7.5x18—ET505.72 in225/40R185x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
1.6 GDi · I4, Petrol5.5x156.5x17ET41 / ET504.36 in195/65R15 / 205/50R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
1.6 GDi · I4, Petrol6x166.5x17ET48 / ET504.89 in205/55R16 / 205/50R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
1.6 GDi · I4, Petrol7x176.5x17ET505.47 in215/45R17 / 205/50R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
1.6 LPi · I4, Hybrid5.5x156.5x17ET41 / ET504.36 in195/65R15 / 205/50R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
1.6 LPi · I4, Hybrid6x166.5x17ET48 / ET504.89 in205/55R16 / 205/50R175x114.367.1 mmM12 x 1.5
1.6 LPi · I4, Hybrid7x176.5x17ET505.47 in215/45R17 / 205/50R175x114.367.1 mmM12 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.

2012 Kia Forte custom wheel setup

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
2012 Kia Forte custom wheel setup

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
2012 Kia Forte custom wheel setup

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
2012 Kia Forte custom wheel setup

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
2012 Kia Forte custom wheel setup

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
2012 Kia Forte custom wheel setup

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
2012 Kia Forte custom wheel setup

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
2012 Kia Forte custom wheel setup

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
2012 Kia Forte custom wheel setup

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
2012 Kia Forte custom wheel setup

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.

    2012 Kia Forte custom wheel setup

    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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