Wheels on kia rio 3 - which ones can be installed? Tire and wheel sizes

The third generation Kia Rio (factory designation UB, although QB is also available) was produced from 2011 to 2015. Moreover, the plant in St. Petersburg produced a version of the Kia K2, originally developed for the Chinese market, but adapted for Russian conditions.

In the factory configuration, the Kia Rio III was equipped with only two tire sizes with two different diameters. On the one hand, this seems like a lack of options. On the other hand, it is easy to install wheels with a large diameter on this car. Moreover, they will look impressive and you will not have problems operating the car. But more details about everything in the article.

Rio 3 wheel size

In the factory configuration, the third generation Kia Rio was equipped with wheels of only two sizes - with a diameter of 15 and 16 inches. Tires for buyers were also available in only 2 sizes - 185/65 R15 and 195/55 R16. You could choose them no matter what engine you have - 1.4 or 1.6 liters. Also, tire size does not depend on the year of manufacture. Most often, the Kia Rio 3 was equipped with Hankook and Nexen tires from the factory. But based on the tire markings, you can choose other sizes.

Factory tire parameters

The third generation of the car was released in 2011. The car was produced in sedan and hatchback body styles, in 3, 4, 5-door versions. Height, ground clearance and wheelbase had stable values. The tire size of the 3rd generation Kia Rio changed slightly in different models. Wheels - 15 and 16 inches. The smaller size was used in cars of previous series, the larger one was used only in amateur trim levels.

A special feature of 3rd generation wheels is universal marking. The parameters are encrypted in it using letters and symbols. The size of Kia Rio 3 tires depends on the dimensions of the disk. Original:

The size of the Kia Rio 3 wheels affects the tire dimensions:

During restyling and improvement of configurations, only tires and wheel width were changed. The manufacturer left the most important values ​​for replacing standard components - the bolt pattern and diameter - unchanged throughout all years of production, without reference to body and engine modifications.

Kia Rio 3 wheel bolt pattern

Bolt pattern 4*100

There are also few options with wheels - each tire diameter has one factory wheel option. At the same time, the bolt pattern for both types of wheels is the same, 4*100. That is, all Kia Rio 3 discs are always mounted with four bolts and the distance between them is exactly 100 millimeters. The thread type for all wheels is M12 x 1.5. Also the same parameters for the width of the disks and the diameter of the central hole. They are 6 inches wide and have a hub diameter of 54.1mm.

In fact, only the wheel offset on the Kia Rio 3 differs. For fifteen-inch wheels it is 48 mm, and for sixteen-inch wheels it is 52 mm. Let us remind you that the higher the value, the deeper the rims will sit in the wheel arches. Although 4 millimeters will not be very noticeable.

What’s interesting is that in the factory configuration, 15-inch wheels could be either stamped steel or cast. Stamped ones were available in simpler Comfort and Luxe trim levels - supplied with original caps. And fifteen-inch alloy wheels could be ordered in the more expensive Prestige and Premium versions. 16-inch wheels were only alloy and were available only in expensive trim levels.

The manufacturer of any original rims in the official documentation is the Hyundai-KIA concern. Although most likely Koreans order them from a third-party supplier, and on one of the forums we found mention of little-known manufacturers - Soline, Dayou, KWC.

Disc care

The wheels on any modern car need proper care. And the Kia Rio is no exception in this case. Listed below are several reasons why rims can fail, as well as basic principles for caring for them.

The main reasons for disc wear:

• Impact of external factors.
• Improper storage, careless attitude.
• Buying used disks.
• Incorrect tire pressure support.
• Slush and dirt.

Basics of proper disc care

Typically, cast aluminum alloy wheels perform well in the sun, but they are very poorly affected by dirt, slush, ice, sand, various chemicals, etc. It is recommended to periodically clean the wheels to prevent the destruction of their molecular composition.

Kia Rio wheel radius: additional options

Some car owners cite poor handling at high speeds on wheels with a diameter of 15 inches as one of the reasons for replacing wheels on a third-generation Kia Rio. However, everyone's experience of the car is different, so this may be subjective. And yet, what kind of disks can be installed instead of the original ones?

The most obvious replacements for factory wheels on a Kia Rio 3 are wheels of the same diameter, but of a different width and/or with a different offset. For example, 5.5Jx15 4/100 ET36 d54.1 wheels should become similar to the original ones, because the 12 millimeters of offset are compensated by 12.7 millimeters of smaller wheel width (0.5 inches = 12.7 mm).

Although other options are possible, which we described in the table. For example, wider discs of the same diameter. Or install wheels of the same width, but with a larger diameter, which is quite popular among car owners. We also add that the choice of disks is huge and you can find copies with the same parameters, but with an overhang value 1-2 millimeters more or less. It is not possible to list all the options. In addition, the same rims may or may not rub with tires on the same car - wheel alignment adjustment will help here.

Kia Rio 3 on 17-inch wheels

Separately, I would like to say about the installation of 17-diameter wheels, which are very popular among Kia Rio 3 owners. Because they fit on the car without any problems, provided that the appropriate tires are installed. Although it should be noted that seventeen-inch wheels have a shorter offset and a larger width, which means they will stick out. But this does not stop some and there are cases of installing wheels with a width of 7.5 inches and an offset of 35 or. Although we would not recommend this - because the tires will rub against the arches. Especially when loading the car.

We also remind you that when replacing you do not forget about the bolt pattern - the most important parameter that should always correspond to the original. If it is different, the disk will not be secured as needed, and this can have dangerous consequences. Therefore, when selecting disks, carefully look at their markings.

What wheels can be installed on the Kia Rio 3

When the time comes to replace your original tires with new ones, you can choose not only from two factory sizes, but also take advantage of alternative options. There are quite a lot of them.

With a diameter of 15 inches - 195/60R15 and 195/65R15. With a diameter of 16 inches - 195/55R16, 205/50 R16 and 205/55R16. With a diameter of 17 inches - 205/45 R17 and 215/45R17.

Note that with a diameter of 17 inches, car owners discuss the most alternatives. Among them are even tires 215/50 R17 and 225/45R17, which will be end-to-end in height, or 205/40 R17 and 215/40 R17, which not everyone dares to supply in Russia due to their low profile, which is not very suitable for bad roads. Another good option for transforming your car is to take wheels with a beautiful design and factory parameters and put on them other tires, from the sizes that we have indicated.

Remember that by increasing only the height of the tire profile, you will not add tangible comfort to yourself, but the level of handling will definitely decrease.

As for the speed and weight indices, the instruction manual offers only two options for both parameters.

Speed ​​indices - H (210 km/h) and W (270 km/h). Weight indices - 87 (545 kg per wheel) and 88 (560 kg per wheel).

Considering that the maximum speed of the Kia Rio III does not exceed 190 km/h, you essentially won’t need other speed indexes. And calculate the weight index based on how you use your car.

Summer tires for Kia Rio 3

Taking into account the fact that there are not so many standard sizes, especially factory ones, it is good that a wide range of products from various brands is available on the Russian tire market. Moreover, in different price segments, for any wallet.

Goodyear Vector 4Seasons Gen-1 195/55 R16

Viatti Strada Asimmetrico 195-60 R15

Winter tires for Kia Rio 3

When the cold weather sets in and you decide to buy winter tires, you can choose one of these options from the table. Studded or non-studded tires - your choice depends on where you drive most. Although keep in mind that if you choose alternative tires with a larger profile (for example, 205/55 R16), then with an aggressive winter tread pattern they may touch the arch linings. Despite the fact that this was not the case on summer tires of the same size. This is what the experience of car owners says. Although everything is very individual and greatly depends on the tread pattern.

Continental Viking Contact 7 195/55 R16

Michelin CrossClimate plus 195/55 R16

Recommendations for disc care

• Check the geometry and wheel balancing on a special diagnostic stand. If deviations are detected, restore the integrity of the structure at a service station. It is impossible to “reanimate” the disk on your own due to the lack of necessary equipment;
• Visit a service station for preventive maintenance if you find cracks or dents on the rim;
• Avoid getting into potholes, especially at high and medium speeds. The disk will be deformed, the seal will be broken, regardless of the material of manufacture;
• Monitor the tire pressure; it should not differ from that recommended by the manufacturer. If there is a deviation, pump it up yourself, contact the service station;
• Observe the transition to summer and winter modes. In summer, the tire pressure is 0.12 atm higher, in winter it is lower by the same amount. The parameters are specified in the vehicle operating instructions;
• Tighten the rim nuts with a torque wrench. Excessive tightening contributes to the breakage of the studs, weak - to the unscrewing of the wheel and a collision on the road.

In sunny weather, cast aluminum wheels are least susceptible to external damage. But in slush, ice, when the road is strewn with various chemicals, the rim is susceptible to corrosion. This provokes paint peeling and destruction of the molecular composition.

Wash your wheels as they get dirty. Since it is unlikely that you can clean it properly with a rag, use high-pressure compressors. Equipment of this class is available at many service stations, workshops, and service centers.

Systematic polishing removes scratches. First clean the wheel from dirt, dry it thoroughly, and then treat it with a chemical. Wipe with a cloth several times.

Store wheels in a hanging position, do not stack them on top of each other. Clean off any dirt, dry, and wrap in cellophane. Practice applying the spray to the surface of the disc before storing.

The average service life of original wheels is 160 – 190 thousand km. Subject to a moderate driving style, the replacement interval will increase by a third. The service life of tires is half as long as disks. Do not forget to check the camber-toe angle, since the speed of wear of the rubber tread depends on this.

By installing new stamped (also known as stamping) or alloy wheels on your car, you can transform its appearance, thus giving individuality and independence to your car. The configuration of the KIA Rio will determine what type of wheels the car will leave the dealership with. For the Comfort and Luxe trim levels, the manufacturer offers stamped steel wheels R15 with original caps. And the more expensive Prestige and Premium trim levels are equipped with cast alloy wheels R15 and R16. You need to take into account the tire size, for example, for R15 185/65 is suitable, and for R16 you need to take 195/55. When choosing new shoes for your Kia Rio, you need to take into account the typical wheel size suggested by the manufacturer for a particular make and model of the vehicle. Since the size does not match, I provoke an excessive load on the suspension, thereby reducing its service life.

The parameters of cast and steel wheels will be as follows:

Next, you need to decide which one to buy, analogue or original?

There is no clear opinion on this matter. Since some believe that the original wheels will last much longer and be safer. But others are confident that current copies of wheels are no worse in use than the original ones, and differ only in the absence of a serial number. For a clearer picture, you need to understand that the original rim has a certificate from the manufacturer along with the car and its own serial number. As for non-originals, the quality can be very different.

A reasonable solution for many car owners may be to purchase steel wheels for winter tires, so that in winter the original alloy wheels do not deteriorate from salt sprinkled on the roads. By the way, this can save money, since you don’t have to change your tires every season at a tire shop.

Which tires with which rims should I put on the Kia Rio 3?

To select tires and wheel height, try to focus on the size of the factory wheel assembly. For 15-inch wheels with 185/65 R15 tires it is 621.5 mm, and for 16-inch wheels with 195/55 R16 tires it is 620.9 mm. For example, alternative 17-inch wheels with 205/45 R17 tires will be no problem because their height will be 616.3 mm. And with 215/45 R17 tires, the height will be already 625.3 mm - they are 4 mm larger and there may be nuances.

To select disks by width, use the same method. Wheels with parameters 6Jx15 4/100 ET48 d54.1 move back from the hub by 200.4 millimeters, and wheels 6Jx16 4/100 ET52 d54.1 by 204.4 millimeters. And then you need to consider how much margin you have before bulging and where the overhang of the disk will be mutually compensated by its width.

Based on the successful experience of car owners online, we have compiled for you a selection of tire sizes complete with wheels on which they were successfully installed. Although, some options may require additional wheel alignment adjustment.