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Kia Wheel Torque Specs

Lug nut torque for 33 Kia models, in ft-lbs and N·m. Pick yours to see year and trim differences.

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Source: TreadCompass vehicle fitment database. Page updated November 2026. Specs can vary with aftermarket wheels and lug hardware, so always confirm with your owner’s manual.

Kia models

Amanti85 ft-lbsBorrego100 ft-lbsCadenza80–95 ft-lbsCarnival MPV90 ft-lbsEV490 ft-lbsEV690 ft-lbsEV990 ft-lbsForte80–95 ft-lbsForte Koup80 ft-lbsForte580–95 ft-lbsK490 ft-lbsK590 ft-lbsK90080–95 ft-lbsNiro90–95 ft-lbsNiro EV90 ft-lbsNiro Plug-In Hybrid90 ft-lbsOptima80–95 ft-lbsOptima Hybrid90–95 ft-lbsRio80–95 ft-lbsRio 5-Door95 ft-lbsRio580–85 ft-lbsRondo80 ft-lbsSedona80–95 ft-lbsSeltos90 ft-lbsSephia85 ft-lbsSorento85–95 ft-lbsSoul80–95 ft-lbsSoul EV80 ft-lbsSpectra85 ft-lbsSpectra585 ft-lbsSportage85–95 ft-lbsStinger90–95 ft-lbsTelluride95 ft-lbs

Kia lug nut torque FAQ

Do all Kia models use the same lug nut torque?

No. Kia lug nut torque ranges from 80 to 100 ft-lbs (108–136 N·m) across the 33 models in our database, so look up your exact model and year.

Which Kia models have the highest lug nut torque?

The highest in our database are the Borrego (100 ft-lbs), Cadenza (95 ft-lbs) and Forte (95 ft-lbs). The lowest are the Forte Koup (80 ft-lbs), Forte5 (80 ft-lbs) and K900 (80 ft-lbs).

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