Wheel Nut Torque for Kia Rio YB (2017–2023)
2017–2023 · Australian Market
The wheel nut torque for the Kia Rio YB (2017–2023) is 107–127 Nm, tightened in a star pattern with a calibrated torque wrench.
Wheel Nut Torque
OEM Range
Socket Size
21mm
Bolt Pattern
4x100
Thread Size
M12 x 1.5
Source
Kia Rio YB owner manual — 107–127 Nm (11–13 kgf·m). Note: NJY chart p.27 lists 88–107 through 2022 — owner manual retained
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the wheel nut torque for the Kia Rio YB (2017–2023)?
The wheel nut torque for the Kia Rio YB is 107–127 Nm, shown in the torque specification card at the top of this page. Use a calibrated torque wrench set anywhere within this OEM range, following the star-pattern tightening sequence shown in the diagram further down this page.
What socket size do I need for Kia Rio wheel nuts?
You'll need a 21mm socket, shown in the Socket Size card in the hardware specifications section of this page. The matching M12 x 1.5 thread and 4x100 stud pattern are displayed alongside it in the same grid.
What is the bolt pattern for the Kia Rio YB?
The Kia Rio YB uses a 4x100 bolt pattern (4 studs), shown in the Bolt Pattern card in the hardware specifications section of this page. The thread size is M12 x 1.5.
What is the correct wheel nut tightening sequence for the Kia Rio?
Tighten the wheel nuts in a star (cross) pattern — never sequentially around the wheel — so clamping force spreads evenly across the 4 studs. The exact tightening sequence for the 4-stud Kia Rio wheel is shown in the diagram on this page. Torque in stages (snug, then half torque, then full torque) and re-check after 50–100 km.
4-Stud Wheel
Correct Tightening Pattern
Sequence: 1 → 3 → 2 → 4