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2020 Subaru Forester tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt patterns 5x114.3 (Japan, Europe, USA, Australia) or 5x100 (South Africa), depending on the market version.

Tires for the 2020 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, Japan, USA, Australia, South Africa
    Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17
  2. 225/55R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 8 · Japan, Europe, USA, Australia, South Africa
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R18
  3. 245/50R18 Best-rated optional on 5 trims · Europe, USA, Australia, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 245/50R18

Also listed: 245/45R19 225/50R19

Best tires for the 2020 Subaru Forester

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Trims sold in 2020
9
Generations
SKSJ sold in 5 market versions
Best tires for the 2020 Subaru Forester

9 trims sold in 2020

Sold in 5 market versions with different tire sizes and bolt patterns. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Subaru Forester SK

2018–2023 8 trims

Europe

3 trims
Forester 2.0H 148 hp · 2.0L H4 · Hybrid 225/60R17 99V 4 fitments
Generation
SK · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L H4, Hybrid
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 99VRim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
225/55R18 98VRim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
245/50R18 98WRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x114.336 psi
245/45R19 97WRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 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. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Forester 2.0i 148 hp · 2.0L FB20 H4 225/60R17 99H 4 fitments
Generation
SK · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0L FB20 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
225/55R18 98HRim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
225/55R18 98VRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x114.333 psi
225/50R19 97VRim 19x7.5 ET48 5x114.336 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 2.5i 182 hp · FB25 H4 225/60R17 99H 4 fitments
Generation
SK · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
182 hp
Engine
FB25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
225/55R18 98HRim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
245/50R18 98VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x114.336 psi
245/45R19 97VRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 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.

Japan

3 trims
Forester 1.8T (4BA-SK5) 174 hp · CB18 H4 225/55R18 98H 2 fitments
Generation
SK · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
174 hp
Engine
CB18 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/55R18 Wheels 18x7 ET48 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/55R18 98HRim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
225/50R19 97VRim 19x7.5 ET48 5x114.336 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 2.0H (5AA-SKE) 143 hp · FB20 H4 · Hybrid 225/60R17 3 fitments
Generation
SK · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
143 hp
Engine
FB20 H4, Hybrid
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.3–
225/55R18 98HRim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
225/50R19 97VRim 19x7.5 ET48 5x114.336 psi
Forester 2.5i (5BA-SK9) 181 hp · FB25 H4 225/60R17 99H 4 fitments
Generation
SK · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
181 hp
Engine
FB25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
225/55R18 98HRim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
245/50R18 98VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x114.336 psi
245/45R19 97VRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 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.

Australia

1 trim
Forester 2.5i 182 hp · 2.5L FB25 H4 225/60R17 99V 4 fitments
Generation
SK · 2018–2023
Market
Australia
Power
182 hp
Engine
2.5L FB25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 99VRim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
225/55R18 98VRim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
245/50R18 98WRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x114.336 psi
245/45R19 97WRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 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

1 trim
Forester 2.5i 182 hp · FB25 H4 225/60R17 99H 4 fitments
Generation
SK · 2018–2023
Market
USA
Power
182 hp
Engine
FB25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 99HRim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
225/55R18 98HRim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 psi
245/50R18 98VRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x114.336 psi
245/45R19 97VRim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 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.

Subaru Forester SJ

2012–2023 South Africa 1 trim
Forester 2.0i 148 hp · 2.0L FB20B H4 225/60R17 98H 3 fitments
Generation
SJ · 2012–2023
Market
South Africa
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.

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 2020
9
Generations
SKSJ sold in 5 market versions
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