2016 Kia Forte Roof Rack Fits: New & Legacy

Every roof rack system that fits the 2016 Kia Forte, from Thule and Yakima, plus older racks that still fit. This Forte comes with bare roof.

  • Roof types: Bare roof
  • Rack systems listed: 6 across 2 brands
  • Crossbar lengths: 41" to 53" depending on system
  • Max rack load: up to 165 lb (always stay under your vehicle's roof limit)
  • Legacy fits: 1 current kit replaces older kit numbers

2016 Forte with bare roof

BrandSystemFit kitMax load (lb)Shop
ThuleThule Edge ClampKit 145069165Thule Rapid Traverse foot for vehicles 4 (out of stock)
ThuleThule Evo ClampKit 145069165Thule WingBar Evo 135
Thule SquareBar Evo 135
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YakimaYakima BaseLine FXBaseClip 160 (B57-4)Yakima BaseClip 160
YakimaYakima BaseLine FXFront: BaseClip 143 (B36-4); Rear: BaseClip 131 (B62-5)Yakima BaseClip 131
Yakima BaseClip 143
YakimaYakima BaseLine TowersBaseClip 160 (B57-4)Yakima BaseClip 160
Yakima BaseLine Towers
YakimaYakima BaseLine TowersFront: BaseClip 143 (B36-4); Rear: BaseClip 131 (B62-5)Yakima BaseClip 131
Yakima BaseClip 143
Yakima BaseLine Towers

Already own a rack? Reuse it

Older kits that fit this Forte. If you already have one, you may only need bars or feet:

  • Kit 1711 (older) is the same fit as current Kit 145069 for the bare roof Forte. Use it with Thule 480 Traverse or 480R Rapid Traverse feet.

Parts that fit your 2016 Forte

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Other Forte years

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Fit info is compiled from Thule, Yakima and Rhino-Rack data. Always confirm against the manufacturer's install instructions and your vehicle's roof load limit.