Kia Rio wheel fitment — I DC
Overview
The first generation Kia Rio DC was produced from November 1999 to December 2005. It was offered in both four-door sedan and five-door station wagon body styles, manufactured in South Korea, Ecuador, Iran, Russia, and China under different names like Kia Pride or K2. The car featured a range of engines including 1.3L, 1.5L, and 1.6L petrol options from Mazda, with the latter two being more common in North America. It was known for its affordability but criticized for poor build quality and driving experience.
History & notable variants
The first generation Rio received a facelift in 2002, which included engine upgrades, improved suspension, brakes, and new styling elements. This version was marketed as 'Rio SF' internally, standing for Science Fiction or Safety First. The car's production continued until December 2005.
Kia Rio wheel fitment
Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Kia Rio wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Kia Rio (I) DC.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 4x100 |
| Centre bore | 54.1 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M12x1.5 (bolts) |
| Seat type | tapered |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | direct |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 5J–7J | ET25–ET40 |
As a rule, each extra 1J of width wants roughly +8 to 10 ET to keep the wheel tucked. The exact offset and any spacer are confirmed by the fit-check.
Engines & drivetrain
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Power | Drive, years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.3 L Mazda B3 I4 (petrol) | petrol | |||
| 1.5 L Mazda B5-DE I4 (petrol) | petrol | |||
| 1.6 L Mazda B6 I4 (petrol) | petrol |
Source: Kia Rio, en.wikipedia.org.
UK popularity & demand
Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 98,568 Kia Rio on UK roads, placing it in the top 4% of car models by volume across our fitment database.
With that many on the road, Kia Rio wheel fitment is a spec fitters see constantly. We keep it current for that reason.
Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.
Dimensions
| Length | 4,215 to 4,240 mm |
| Width | 1,675 to 1,680 mm |
| Height | 1,440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,410 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,019 to 1,256 kg |
Source: Kia Rio, en.wikipedia.org.
Body styles & production
| Body styles | 4-door sedan, 5-door station wagon |
| Produced | 1999–2023 |
Factory colours
Trim levels
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Affordable pricing, available in sedan and station wagon body styles
- Cons: Poor build quality, criticized driving experience
- Common issues: Reliability issues not specified