Kia Rio wheel fitment — Iii UB
Overview
The third generation Kia Rio (UB) debuted at the Geneva Motor Show in March 2011. It was designed by Kia's studios in Irvine, California and is based on the Hyundai Accent platform. This generation features sloping shoulder lines and a wedge-shaped exterior design, incorporating Kia’s 'Tiger Nose' grille with a larger air intake. The extended wheelbase of 2570mm enhances passenger and cargo space. Available body styles include a 3-door hatchback and a 5-door hatchback; the former is more affordable and aimed at younger audiences due to its sportier appearance.
Kia Rio wheel fitment
Start with the hub. The Kia Rio (Iii) UB spec table gives the bolt pattern and bore; the second table is the aftermarket window for Kia Rio wheel fitment.
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 4x100 |
| Centre bore | 54.1 mm |
| Bolt / thread | M12x1.5 (nuts) |
| Seat type | tapered |
| Factory setup | square |
| TPMS | direct |
Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:
| Position | Width | Offset |
|---|---|---|
| Front | 5.5J–8J | ET25–ET43 |
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.
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.
That makes Kia Rio wheel fitment a high-demand spec to keep in stock. It is one reason we track it here.
Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.
Engines & drivetrain
| Variant | Engine | Fuel | Power | Drive, years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.25 L Kappa MPi CVVT I4 | petrol | |||
| 1.4 L Gamma MPi CVVT I4 | petrol | |||
| 1.6 L Gamma GDi I4 | petrol | |||
| 1.1 L U-Line CRDi I3-T | diesel | |||
| 1.4 L U-Line CRDi I4-T | diesel |
Source: Kia Rio, en.wikipedia.org.
Dimensions
| Length | 4,046 to 4,366 mm |
| Width | 1,720 mm |
| Height | 1,455 mm |
| Wheelbase | 2,570 mm |
| Kerb weight | 1,092 to 1,341 kg |
Source: Kia Rio, en.wikipedia.org; EU type-approval data (EEA).
Body styles & production
| Body styles | 3-door hatchback, 5-door hatchback, 4-door sedan |
| Produced | 2011–2016 |
Trim levels
Factory colours
History & notable variants
The third generation Rio received several awards, including Semperit Irish Car of the Year in November 2011 and Australian CarsGuide's 2011 Car of the Year. It was available with a range of engines: 1.4L or 1.6L GDI petrol engines, and diesel options included 1.1L CRDi and 1.4L CRDi. Transmission choices were 5-speed manual, 6-speed manual, and 4-speed automatic for the European market; American models featured a 6-speed manual and 6-speed automatic option.
Reliability & owner notes
- Pros: Award-winning design; efficient diesel options with low CO2 emissions; spacious interior
- Cons: Limited engine choices in some markets; manual transmission only available for certain trims
- Common issues: No specific reliability issues mentioned