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2016 Subaru Forester tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x100 on every 2016 trim.

Tires for the 2016 Subaru Forester

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

  1. 225/60R17 Best-rated standard on 8 trims · Europe, Australia, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17
  2. 225/55R18 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · optional on 8 · Europe, Australia, Japan, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R18
  3. 245/45R19 Best-rated optional on 5 trims · Australia, Japan, USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 245/45R19

Also listed: 245/50R18 225/50R19 235/50R19 215/65R16

Best tires for the 2016 Subaru Forester

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Trims sold in 2016
12
Generation
SJ sold in 4 market versions
Best tires for the 2016 Subaru Forester

12 trims sold in 2016

Sold in 4 market versions. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Subaru Forester SJ

2012–2023 12 trims

Australia

4 trims
Forester 2.0D 145 hp · EE20 H4 · Diesel 225/60R17 99H 3 fitments
Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
Australia
Power
145 hp
Engine
EE20 H4, Diesel
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
225/55R18 98HRim 18x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
235/50R19 97VRim 19x7.5 ET45 5x10036 psi

How to read 99H: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Forester 2.0i 148 hp · FB20 H4 225/60R17 99H 3 fitments
Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
Australia
Power
148 hp
Engine
FB20 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
225/55R18 98HRim 18x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
225/50R19 95VRim 19x7 ET45 5x10036 psi

How to read 99H: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Forester 2.0T 237 hp · FA20E H4 225/55R18 98V 3 fitments
Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
Australia
Power
237 hp
Engine
FA20E H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R18 98VRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x10033 psi
245/50R18 98VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x10036 psi
245/45R19 97WRim 19x8 ET43 5x10036 psi

How to read 98V: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Forester 2.5i 169 hp · 2.5L FB25 H4 225/60R17 99H 3 fitments
Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
Australia
Power
169 hp
Engine
2.5L FB25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
225/55R18 98HRim 18x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
245/45R19 97VRim 19x8 ET43 5x10036 psi

How to read 99H: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Europe

4 trims
Forester 2.0D 145 hp · EE20 H4 · Diesel 225/60R17 98V 3 fitments
Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
Europe
Power
145 hp
Engine
EE20 H4, Diesel
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 98VRim 17x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
215/65R16 98HRim 16x6.5 ET48 5x10030 psi
225/55R18 96VRim 18x7 ET48 5x10033 psi

How to read 98V: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Forester 2.0i +1 variant 148 hp · 2.0L FB20B H4 225/60R17 98H 3 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 2.5i

Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L FB20B H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 98HRim 17x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
225/55R18 96VRim 18x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
225/50R19 95VRim 19x7.5 ET45 5x10036 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Forester 2.0T 237 hp · 2.0L FA20F H4 225/55R18 98H 3 fitments
Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
Europe
Power
237 hp
Engine
2.0L FA20F H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R18 Wheels 18x7.5 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R18 98HRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x10033 psi
245/50R18 98VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x10033 psi
245/45R19 97WRim 19x8 ET43 5x10036 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

2 trims
Forester 2.0i (DBA-SJ5) 146 hp · FB20 H4 225/60R17 96H 3 fitments
Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
Japan
Power
146 hp
Engine
FB20 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 96HRim 17x7 ET48 5x10030 psi
225/55R18 96VRim 18x7 ET48 5x10032 psi
225/50R19 95VRim 19x7.5 ET45 5x10033 psi

How to read 96H: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Forester 2.0i (DBA-SJG) 276 hp · FA20 H4 225/55R18 96V 3 fitments
Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
Japan
Power
276 hp
Engine
FA20 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R18 Wheels 18x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R18 96VRim 18x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
245/50R18 96VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x10033 psi
245/45R19 95WRim 19x7.5 ET48 5x10036 psi

How to read 96V: 96 is the load index (up to 1,565 lb / 710 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
Forester 2.0T 250 hp · FA20 H4 225/55R18 97H 3 fitments
Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
USA
Power
250 hp
Engine
FA20 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R18 Wheels 18x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R18 97HRim 18x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
245/50R18 97VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x10036 psi
245/45R19 95WRim 19x8 ET43 5x10036 psi

How to read 97H: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Forester 2.5i 170 hp · 2.5L FB25 H4 225/60R17 98H 3 fitments
Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
USA
Power
170 hp
Engine
2.5L FB25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 98HRim 17x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
225/55R18 97HRim 18x7 ET48 5x10033 psi
235/50R19 95VRim 19x7.5 ET45 5x10036 psi

How to read 98H: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean
Rim size
Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD)
Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore
Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure
Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.
Trims sold in 2016
12
Generation
SJ sold in 4 market versions
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