2012 Kia Forte SX Wheels & Rims
Fitment shared across: SX, SX Luxury
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Shop Wheels for 2012 Kia Forte SX
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Your 2012 Kia Forte SX and SX Luxury came equipped with seventeen-inch wheels, and ThreePiece.us has verified fitments for your five-by-one-fourteen-point-three bolt pattern. We stock premium brands including Aodhan, Heritage Wheel, Work Wheels, Enkei, Vors, Black Rhino, BBS, and Gram Lights. Every wheel is guaranteed to bolt on and ships free throughout the lower forty-eight states.
Upgrade your Forte with options ranging from sixteen to eighteen inches. Whether you prefer the classic look of your stock seventeen-by-seven setup or want to explore larger diameters and widths, our expert team has verified each fitment for your vehicle. Browse our complete selection of wheels designed specifically for your ride.
2012 Kia Forte SX Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid
Your 2012 Kia Forte SX uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern and rolls on seventeen-by-seven inch wheels with a forty-four millimeter offset from the factory. You can upgrade to sixteen-inch sizes ranging from six to seven and a half inches wide, or step up to eighteen-inch wheels in widths from seven and a half to eight and a half inches, all with compatible offsets for your sedan.
Since only the 5x114.3 bolt pattern fits this Forte, verify that any wheel you choose matches that specification. The factory center bore measures 67.1 millimeters; if your new wheels have a larger bore, use hub-centric rings to ensure proper seating. Avoid aggressive negative offsets or extreme widths, as they increase the risk of rubbing against your fenders and suspension components during normal driving and turning.
Every wheel we list for your Forte is verified to bolt on securely and ships free throughout the lower 48 states. Brands like Aodhan, Work Wheels, Enkei, and BBS all carry fitments in stock and ready to ship.
2012 Kia Forte SX Wheel Fitment Specifications
The 5x114.3 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your car, while the 67.1mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this car with 17x7 wheels at a +44 offset.
Lug Type
nut
Thread Size
M12x1.5
Torque Spec
81 ft-lbs
TPMS
Yes
2012 Kia Forte SX Compatible Wheel Sizes
| Wheel Size | Offset Range | Compatible Tires | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16x6 | +35 to +50 | 205/55R16 | — |
| 16x6.5 | +35 to +50 | 205/55R16 | — |
| 17x6.5 | +35 to +45 | 215/45R17, 225/45R17 | — |
| 16x7 | +35 to +45 | 205/55R16 | — |
| 17x7 | +35 to +45 | 215/45R17, 225/45R17 | — |
| 16x7.5 | +35 to +45 | 205/55R16 | — |
| 17x7.5 | +35 to +45 | 215/45R17, 225/45R17 | — |
| 18x7.5 | +35 to +45 | 225/45R18 | — |
| 19x7.5 | +35 to +45 | 225/40R19 | — |
| 18x8 | +35 to +45 | 225/45R18 | — |
| 19x8 | +35 to +45 | 225/40R19 | — |
| 18x8.5 | +35 to +45 | 225/45R18 | — |
| 19x8.5 | +35 to +45 | 225/40R19 | — |
Best Wheel Brands for the Kia Forte
- Work Wheels — Meister, Emotion, Equip, CR Kiwami
- Volk Racing — TE37, CE28, ZE40
- SSR — Professor, Formula, GTX
- Gram Lights — 57CR, 57DR, 57Xtreme
- Enkei — RPF1, NT03, PF01
- Aodhan — DS02, AH02, AFF7
- WedsSport — SA-72R, TC105X
Complete Your 2012 Kia Forte SX Build
- Kia Forte coilovers — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Kia Forte exhaust systems — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Kia Forte suspension — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Kia Forte brakes — pairs well with a wheel upgrade
- Wheel & tire packages — pre-mounted, balanced, shipped ready to bolt on
- Installation accessories — hub rings, extended studs, TPMS kits, spacers