2021 Subaru WRX S4 tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2021 trim.

Tires for the 2021 Subaru WRX S4

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

  1. 245/40R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1
  2. 225/45R18 Best-rated standard on 1 trim
  3. 245/35R19 Best-rated optional on 2 trims

Also listed: 255/30R20

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Trims sold in 2021
2
Generations
VBVA

2 trims sold in 2021

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Subaru WRX S4 VB

2021–2027 1 trim
WRX S4 2.4T (5BA-VBH) 271 hp · 2.4L FA24 H4 245/40R18 97W 3 fitments
Generation
VB · 2021–2027
Power
271 hp
Engine
2.4L FA24 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18 97WRim 18x8.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
245/35R19 89WRim 19x8.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
255/30R20 92YRim 20x9 ET48 5x114.336 psi

How to read 97W: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Subaru WRX S4 VA

2018–2021 1 trim
WRX S4 2.0T (3BA-VAG) 296 hp · FA20 H4 225/45R18 94W 4 fitments
Generation
VA Facelift · 2018–2021
Power
296 hp
Engine
FA20 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/45R18 94WRim 18x7.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
245/40R18 97WRim 18x8.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
245/35R19 89WRim 19x8.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
255/30R20 92YRim 20x9 ET48 5x114.336 psi

How to read 94W: 94 is the load index (up to 1,477 lb / 670 kg per tire) and W the speed rating (up to 168 mph / 270 km/h). ET55 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 2021
2
Generations
VBVA
Other years
All years (2014–2026)

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