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2009 Subaru R2 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 4x100 on every 2009 trim.

Tires for the 2009 Subaru R2

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

  1. 155/65R14 Best-rated standard on 4 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 155/65R14
  2. 155/60R15 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 4
    Check price on Amazon · 155/60R15
  3. 165/55R15 Best-rated optional on 6 trims
    Check price on Amazon · 165/55R15

Also listed: 175/50R15 165/60R14 185/45R15

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Trims sold in 2009
6
Generation
RC

6 trims sold in 2009

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 R2 RC

2003–2010 6 trims
R2 660i (DBA-RC1) +1 variant 46 hp · I4 155/65R14 75Q 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 660i (DBA-RC2)

Generation
RC · 2003–2010
Power
46 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
59.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 155/65R14 Wheels 14x4.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 59.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
155/65R14 75QRim 14x4.5 ET45 4x10029 psi
165/60R14 75QRim 14x4.5 ET45 4x10029 psi
155/60R15 74QRim 15x4.5 ET45 4x10029 psi
165/55R15 74SRim 15x5 ET45 4x10030 psi

How to read 75Q: 75 is the load index (up to 853 lb / 387 kg per tire) and Q the speed rating (up to 99 mph / 160 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

R2 660R (DBA-RC1) +1 variant 54 hp · I4 155/65R14 75Q 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 660R (DBA-RC2)

Generation
RC · 2003–2010
Power
54 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
59.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 155/65R14 Wheels 14x4.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 59.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
155/65R14 75QRim 14x4.5 ET45 4x10029 psi
155/60R15 75QRim 15x4.5 ET45 4x10029 psi
165/55R15 74SRim 15x5 ET15 4x10030 psi
175/50R15 74SRim 15x5.5 ET42 4x10032 psi

How to read 75Q: 75 is the load index (up to 853 lb / 387 kg per tire) and Q the speed rating (up to 99 mph / 160 km/h). ET45 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

R2 660S (ABA-RC1) +1 variant 63 hp · I4 155/60R15 75Q 4 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 660S (ABA-RC2)

Generation
RC · 2003–2010
Power
63 hp
Engine
I4, Petrol
Center bore
59.1 mm
Bolt pattern
4x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 155/60R15 Wheels 15x4.5 ET45 · 4x100 · 59.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
155/60R15 75QRim 15x4.5 ET45 4x10029 psi
165/55R15 74SRim 15x5 ET45 4x10030 psi
175/50R15 74SRim 15x5.5 ET42 4x10032 psi
185/45R15 73VRim 15x6 ET38 4x10032 psi

How to read 75Q: 75 is the load index (up to 853 lb / 387 kg per tire) and Q the speed rating (up to 99 mph / 160 km/h). ET45 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 2009
6
Generation
RC
Other years
All years (2003–2010)

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