What is the lug nut torque for a Kia?

It depends on the model: Kia Forte — 65–80 ft·lbs (88–108 N·m); Kia Sportage — 79–94 ft·lbs (107–127 N·m); Kia Telluride — 79–94 ft·lbs (107–127 N·m); Kia Sorento — 79–94 ft·lbs (107–127 N·m); Kia Soul — 65–80 ft·lbs (88–108 N·m).

What size socket do Kia lug nuts need?

Kia models on this page use 21 mm. Always use a six-point socket; a twelve-point rounds the flats.

Do all Kia models use the same bolt pattern?

No. Kia models on this page use 5×114.3. Bolt pattern must match exactly for a wheel to fit.

Kia Lug Nut Torque Specs by Model — 72–86 ft·lbs

Model	ft·lbs	N·m	Pattern	Thread	Socket
Forte	65–80	88–108	5×114.3	M12×1.5	21 mm
Sportage	79–94	107–127	5×114.3	M12×1.5	21 mm
Telluride	79–94	107–127	5×114.3	M12×1.5	21 mm
Sorento	79–94	107–127	5×114.3	M12×1.5	21 mm
Soul	65–80	88–108	5×114.3	M12×1.5	21 mm
Seltos	65–80	88–108	5×114.3	M12×1.5	21 mm

How Kia Wheel Torque Works

Kia shares Hyundai's platforms and wheel hardware: M12×1.5 studs, 21 mm socket, and torque published as a range — 65–80 ft·lbs for compact cars, 79–94 ft·lbs for mid-size and three-row SUVs.

Tightening Any Kia Wheel

Star sequence, always. Never work around the wheel in a circle. Five-lug wheels go 1 → 3 → 5 → 2 → 4; six-lug wheels go 1 → 4 → 2 → 5 → 3 → 6; eight-lug wheels go 1 → 5 → 3 → 7 → 2 → 6 → 4 → 8.

Two passes. Snug everything to about half spec first, then bring each lug nut to full torque in the same order.

Dry threads. Kia publishes these figures for clean, dry threads. Lubricant at the same wrench setting produces far more clamp load than intended.

Re-torque after 50–100 miles. This matters most on alloy wheels and after any wheel-off service.

These are reference values for the generations listed on each model page. Trim levels with different wheel packages, and any vehicle fitted with aftermarket wheels, can differ — confirm against your own owner's manual. Full lug nut torque guide →