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2019 Subaru WRX STI tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2019 trim.

Tires for the 2019 Subaru WRX STI

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

  1. 245/40R18 Best-rated standard on 3 trims · Japan, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18
  2. 245/35R19 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 2 · Japan, USA, Europe
    Check price on Amazon · 245/35R19
  3. 255/35R19 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · optional on 1 · Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 255/35R19

Also listed: 255/30R20

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Trims sold in 2019
5
Generation
VA sold in 3 market versions

5 trims sold in 2019

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

Subaru WRX STI VA

2018–2023 5 trims

Japan

3 trims
WRX STI 2.0T (CBA-VAB) 304 hp · EJ20 H4 245/40R18 97W 3 fitments
Generation
VA Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
304 hp
Engine
EJ20 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
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.

WRX STI 2.0T RA-R (CBA-VAB) 325 hp · EJ20 H4 245/40R18 97Y 2 fitments
Generation
VA Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
325 hp
Engine
EJ20 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18 97YRim 18x8.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
255/35R19 95YRim 19x8.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi

How to read 97Y: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

WRX STI 2.0T S208 (CBA-VAB) 325 hp · EJ20 H4 255/35R19 92Y 2 fitments
Generation
VA Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
325 hp
Engine
EJ20 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 255/35R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
255/35R19 92YRim 19x8.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
255/30R20 89YRim 20x9 ET48 5x114.336 psi

How to read 92Y: 92 is the load index (up to 1,389 lb / 630 kg per tire) and Y the speed rating (up to 186 mph / 300 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Europe

1 trim
WRX STI 2.5T 296 hp · 2.5L EJ257 H4 245/40R18 97W 3 fitments
Generation
VA Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
296 hp
Engine
2.5L EJ257 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/40R18 Wheels 18x8.5 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/40R18 97WRim 18x8.5 ET55 5x114.3–
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.

USA

1 trim
WRX STI 2.5T 308 hp · EJ25 H4 245/35R19 89W 2 fitments
Generation
VA Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
USA
Power
308 hp
Engine
EJ25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 245/35R19 Wheels 19x8.5 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
245/35R19 89WRim 19x8.5 ET55 5x114.333 psi
255/30R20 92YRim 20x9 ET48 5x114.336 psi

How to read 89W: 89 is the load index (up to 1,279 lb / 580 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 2019
5
Generation
VA sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (2014–2023)

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