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2023 Subaru Forester tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2023 trim.

Tires for the 2023 Subaru Forester

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

  1. 225/60R17 Best-rated standard on 6 trims · Japan, USA, Latin America
    Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17
  2. 225/55R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 6 · Japan, Latin America, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R18
  3. 245/50R18 Best-rated optional on 6 trims · Japan, USA, Latin America
    Check price on Amazon · 245/50R18

Also listed: 245/45R19 225/50R19

Best tires for the 2023 Subaru Forester

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Trims sold in 2023
7
Generation
SK sold in 3 market versions
Best tires for the 2023 Subaru Forester

7 trims sold in 2023

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Subaru Forester SK

2018–2027 7 trims

Japan

2 trims
Forester 1.8T 4BA-SK5 174 hp · 1.8 L CB18 H4 Hybrid 1.8 L CB18 H4 · Hybrid 225/60R17 5 fitments
Generation
SK Facelift · 2021–2027
Market
Japan
Power
174 hp
Engine
1.8 L CB18 H4 Hybrid 1.8 L CB18 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.3–
OE225/55R18Rim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
Alt225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
Alt245/50R18Rim 18x7.5 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi
Alt245/45R19Rim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi
Forester 2.0i e-Boxer 5AA-SKE 143 hp · 2.0 L FB20 H4 Hybrid 2.0 L FB20 H4 · Hybrid 225/60R17 5 fitments
Generation
SK Facelift · 2021–2027
Market
Japan
Power
143 hp
Engine
2.0 L FB20 H4 Hybrid 2.0 L 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.3–
OE225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
OE225/55R18Rim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
Alt245/50R18Rim 18x7.5 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi
Alt245/45R19Rim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi

Latin America

2 trims
Forester 2.0i E-Boxer 148 hp · 2.0 L FB20 H4 Hybrid 2.0 L FB20 H4 · Hybrid 225/60R17 5 fitments
Generation
SK Facelift · 2021–2027
Market
Latin America
Power
148 hp
Engine
2.0 L FB20 H4 Hybrid 2.0 L 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.3–
OE225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
OE225/55R18Rim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
Alt245/50R18Rim 18x7.5 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi
Alt245/45R19Rim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi
Forester 2.0i 154 hp · 2.0 L FB20 H4 Petrol 2.0 L FB20 H4 225/55R18 3 fitments
Generation
SK · 2018–2023
Market
Latin America
Power
154 hp
Engine
2.0 L FB20 H4 Petrol 2.0 L FB20 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/55R18Rim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
Alt225/55R18Rim 18x7.5 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
Alt225/50R19Rim 19x7.5 ET48 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi

USA

2 trims
Forester 2.5i 182 hp · 2.5 L FB25 H4 Petrol 2.5 L FB25 H4 225/60R17 5 fitments
Generation
SK Facelift · 2021–2027
Market
USA
Power
182 hp
Engine
2.5 L FB25 H4 Petrol 2.5 L 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.3–
OE225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
OE225/55R18Rim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
Alt245/50R18Rim 18x7.5 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi
Alt245/45R19Rim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi
Forester 2.5i 182 hp · 2.5 L FB25 H4 Petrol 2.5 L FB25 H4 225/60R17 4 fitments
Generation
SK · 2018–2023
Market
USA
Power
182 hp
Engine
2.5 L FB25 H4 Petrol 2.5 L 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
OE225/55R18Rim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
Alt245/50R18Rim 18x7.5 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi
Alt245/45R19Rim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi

Market not listed

1 trim
Forester 2.0i 154 hp · 2.0 L FB20 H4 Petrol 2.0 L FB20 H4 225/60R17 5 fitments
Generation
SK Facelift · 2021–2027
Power
154 hp
Engine
2.0 L FB20 H4 Petrol 2.0 L 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
FitTire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
OE225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.3–
OE225/60R17Rim 17x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
OE225/55R18Rim 18x7 ET48 5x114.333 F / 32 R psi
Alt245/50R18Rim 18x7.5 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi
Alt245/45R19Rim 19x8 ET45 5x114.336 F / 33 R psi
What these columns mean
OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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 2023
7
Generation
SK sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1997–2026)
Best tires for the 2023 Subaru Forester

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