Kia Sportage (Iii) SLS, SL side profile — Kia Sportage wheel fitment

Kia Sportage wheel fitment — Iii SLS, SL

By Torque, AIWheelTech vehicle & fitment specialist · 2010–2016
Kia Sportage wheel fitment in one line: The Kia Sportage (Iii) SLS, SL (2010–2016) uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, 67.1 mm centre bore, M12x1.5 nuts. It accepts ~6.5J–9J wheels at ET25–ET45.

Overview

The Kia Sportage (III) SLS, SL is part of the third generation of this compact crossover SUV series manufactured by Kia since 1993 through five generations. Launched in April 2010 for Asian and European markets, August 2010 for North and Central American markets, and October 2010 for Australia, it was built on a platform shared with the Hyundai Tucson. The Sportage III SLS, SL offered two engines: a 2.0-litre Hyundai R diesel engine producing 184 hp (137 kW) and a 2.0-litre Theta T-GDi petrol engine. This generation marked an improvement in fit/finish and quality over its predecessor, with enhanced reliability and safety features.

History & notable variants

The third-generation Sportage was introduced to address the shortcomings of the second generation by offering improved build quality and reliability. It won several awards including the 2011 Car of the Year in Slovakia and a 'Top Safety Pick' rating from IIHS in the US. A facelift for the 2014 model year included cosmetic updates such as a new grille, LED tail lights, and redesigned alloy wheels.

Kia Sportage wheel fitment

Everything below is what the fit-check uses for Kia Sportage wheel fitment: the factory bolt spec first, then the width and offset window that clears the arches and the brakes on the Kia Sportage (Iii) SLS, SL.

Bolt pattern (PCD)5x114.3
Centre bore67.1 mm
Bolt / threadM12x1.5 (nuts)
Seat typetapered
Factory setupsquare
TPMSdirect

Aftermarket wheel sizes — read per position:

PositionWidthOffset
Front6.5J–9JET25–ET45

Width and offset move together: roughly 8 to 10 ET more for every extra 1J keeps the wheel inside the arch. Final offset and any spacer come from the fit-check.

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Engines & drivetrain

VariantEngineFuelPowerDrive, years
1.6 ( G4FD )1,591 ccpetrol135 hp2011 to present
2.0 ( G4KD )1,998 ccpetrol163 hp2010 to present
2.0 ( G4NC )1,998 ccpetrol166 hp2014 to present
2.4 ( G4KE )2,359 ccpetrol177 hp2010 to present
2.0 ( D4HA )1,995 ccdiesel184 hp2010 to present

Source: Kia Sportage, en.wikipedia.org.

UK popularity & demand

~420,465 Kia Sportage licensed on UK roads — top 1% of models by volume.

Based on DfT VEH0124 vehicle-parc data (2025), there are approximately 420,465 Kia Sportage on UK roads, placing it in the top 1% of car models by volume across our fitment database.

A parc that size is why Kia Sportage wheel fitment is worth getting exactly right: a lot of owners are shopping for these numbers.

Source: DfT/DVLA licensed-vehicle statistics (VEH0124), matched to the AIWheelTech fitment database.

Dimensions

Length4,440 to 4,450 mm
Width1,855 mm
Height1,635 to 1,645 mm
Wheelbase2,640 mm
Kerb weight1,380 to 1,787 kg

Source: Kia Sportage, en.wikipedia.org; EU type-approval data (EEA).

Body styles & production

Produced2010–2016

Factory colours

Clear White SolidBlack MetallicBright Silver Metallich volcanic red met.p volcanic red met.Piston Grey MetallicSmoky Brown MetallicPewter Beige MetallicBlack Cherry MetallicMachine Silver MetallicBronze Beige MetallicSmart Blue MetallicGreyish Silver MetallicSatin Silver MetallicVr Solid Red SolidCasa White SolidByte Blue Metallica2 clyde blueSirius / Beige Metallica3d bright silver met.

Trim levels

SLSSL

Reliability & owner notes