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  • #31
    hey I might have missed it but I was wondering what year kia rios it would be best to do this with?
    92 Festiva L - bp & hydro g, advanced coilovers, aspire brake swapped

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    • #32
      Originally posted by fudge View Post
      hey I might have missed it but I was wondering what year kia rios it would be best to do this with?
      2001 - 2002. The ones with two mounting studs for the upper strut mount. Later ones had three.
      Last edited by TominMO; 10-31-2016, 09:02 AM.
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      • #33
        Originally posted by fudge View Post
        hey I might have missed it but I was wondering what year kia rios it would be best to do this with?
        2001 and 2002 .. the ones which have only two bolts to go in the two strut tower holes on the Festiva.

        Sorry.. I clicked on the link from my email and didn't see Toms post until I had already posted.
        Last edited by 1990new; 10-31-2016, 11:10 AM.

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        • #34
          Originally posted by 1990new View Post



          I've been looking for a set of Kia Rio alloys like you have on the rear in this picture, but I haven't been able to find a set yet. Looks like Escort rims up front.

          I haven't been able to touch the Kia Rio alloys yet, so I don't know what they weigh. May be you can tell me how heavy the Kia Rio alloy rims feel compared to the lightweight Miata rims that you are now running? Could you tell the difference?

          I really don't want to strap a heavy rim on my car. Those Miata rims are only about 11lbs. Rio alloys ?
          Last edited by wwwdotgov; 11-22-2016, 01:33 AM.

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          • #35
            Seems like I weighted them at one point but now I don't remember how much they weighted.
            I sold the those Kia wheels some time ago and then finally gave away the Escort wheels after I sold the tires that were on them.

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            • #36
              Festiva Lug bolts vs Lug bolts I used with my Miata Wheels.
              The bigger one is from a 2001 Kia Rio. I used these to mount my Miata Wheels on Trixie.
              The total length of the threads is only 1 mm longer than the Festiva lugs, but the conical shoulder
              piece is bigger and there is a washer at the top of it also. The conical angle appears to be the same.
              [IMG] [/IMG]

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              • #37
                Originally posted by 1990new View Post
                Festiva Lug bolts vs Lug bolts I used with my Miata Wheels.
                The bigger one is from a 2001 Kia Rio. I used these to mount my Miata Wheels on Trixie.
                The total length of the threads is only 1 mm longer than the Festiva lugs, but the conical shoulder
                piece is bigger and there is a washer at the top of it also. The conical angle appears to be the same.
                [IMG] [/IMG]
                Thank you! Much Appreciated

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                • #38
                  Originally posted by wwwdotgov View Post
                  Thank you! Much Appreciated
                  Sorry.. that should have said .10 inch longer which is 2.58 mm.

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