While most Kia's have a lug pattern of 5x4.5, some years and models can vary. You can find this information below, or you can measure it yourself with a ruler when it is time to get new rims for your ride.

Kia's are known to be excellent family cars and between school, sports, and weekend activities, your Kia has seen more than its fair share of the road. Checking the lug pattern is the first step when it's time to change your rims or tires.

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Why you should know your Kia’s lug pattern

Your Kia’s lug pattern (or bolt pattern) indicates both the number of lug holes and the spacing between them on your Kia’s wheels.

A lug pattern consists of two numbers: the first indicates the number of lug holes, while the second tells you the diameter of the circle formed by those holes. For example, a 5x5 lug pattern would be a wheel with five lugs that create a 5-inch circle.

If you are changing the tires on your Kia yourself, you will need to know your lug pattern before getting started.

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Kia lug pattern guide

The table below lays out the wheel specification of some of the most popular Kia brands throughout the years, with information on wheel size, lug pattern, offset, stud size, and hub/center bore measurements.

Look for your own Kia model below to learn how to replace the rims.

Model	OEM wheel size	Lug pattern (inches)	Offset	Stud size	Hub/center bore
2010-2012, 2018-2021 Kia Forte	15"-19"	5x4.5"	H	12x1.5	67.1
2013-2016 Kia Forte	16"-19"	5x4.5"	H	12x1.5	67.1
2010-2022 Kia Soul	15"-20"	5x4.5"	H	12x1.5	67.1
2001-2005 Kia Optima	15"-18"	4x4.5"	H	12x1.5	67.1
2006-2009 Kia Optima	16"-20"	5x4.5"	H	12x1.5	67.1
2010-2020 Kia Optima	16"-20"	5x4.5"	H	12x1.5	67.1
2003-2009 Kia Sorento	16"-22"	5x5.5"	H	12x1.5	95.3
2011-2022 Kia Sorento	17"-22"	5x4.5"	H	12x1.5	67.1
1999-2002 Kia Sportage	15"-16"	5x5.5"	S	12x1.5	95.3
2005-201 Kia Sportage	16"-20"	5x4.5"	S	12x1.5	67.1
2017-2020 Kia Sportage	16"-22"	5x4.5"	S	12x1.5	67.1
2021-2022 Kia Sportage	17"-19"	5x4.5"	S	12x1.5	67.1
2020-2022 Kia Telluride	18"-20"	5x4.5"	--	12x1.5	67.1
2017 Kia Niro	15"-20"	5x4.5"	--	12x1.5	73.1
2017-2018 Kia Niro	15"-20"	5x4.5"	--	12x1.5	73.1
2021-2022 Kia Niro	16"-18"	5x4.5"	--	12x1.5	67.1
2018-2022 Kia Stinger	18"-19"	5x4.5"	--	12x1.5	67.1
2002-2005 Kia Sedona	16"-21"	5x4.5"	H	12x1.5	64.1
2006-2014 Kia Sedona	16"-20"	6x5.5"	H	12x1.5	92.5
2015-2018 Kia Sedona	17"-22"	5x4.5"	H	12x1.5	67.1
2021 Kia Sedona	17"-18"	5x4.5"	H	12x1.5	67.1
2001-2011 Kia Rio	14"-17"	4x3.94"	H	12x1.5	54.1
2012-2020 Kia Rio	15"-18"	4x3.94"	H	12x1.5	54.1
2021-2022 Kia Rio	15"	4x3.94"	H	12x1.5	54.1

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Lug pattern terminology 101

All the terms and numbers above might be a little overwhelming for those new to car maintenance. Thankfully, the whole thing is pretty simple. Here's a breakdown of the key terminology associated with lug patterns.

OEM wheel size: This is the diameter of your Kia’s original wheels (OEM is Original Equipment Manufacturer). You’ll need to match this size if you’re installing new rims.

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Lug pattern: Also known as the bolt pattern, it explains how many lug holes there are and the space between them on your wheel.

Offset: The offset of a wheel is the distance between the mounting surface and the center of the rim. A positive offset indicates the wheels are pulled toward the car, while a negative offset means they stick out.

Stud size: Stud size is written as diameters by threads per inch (example: 1/2 x 20). For metric measurements, it is written as stud diameter x distance between threads (example: 14mm x 1.50).

Center bore: This is the opening that centers the wheel on the hub. Again, there are multiple possible center bore sizes, so be sure to know this number.

How to measure your Kia’s lug pattern

If your Kia isn’t listed above, don’t fret! You can measure your Kia’s lug pattern on your own. All you need is a ruler or measuring tape.

First, count the lugs. This will give you the first number of your Kia’s lug pattern.

Next, you’ll need to measure the diameter of the lug pattern. Start at the outer edge of one of the lug holes and measure directly across the circle. For a five-bolt pattern, you’ll need to measure to the center of the nearest lug hole. That’s your diameter.

If the diameter was 4.5 inches and the Kia had five lug holes, that means your lug pattern is 5x4.5.

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