5x114 lug pattern look here...
(Work in progress)
The Subaru Forester come from the Factory with a 5x100 bolt pattern. So do several other Subaru models. This means several styles of OEM wheels will fit the Forester. This thread will only cover the wheels that FIT the Forester.
Subaru also used the 5x114 bolt pattern, but these are currently only used on the 05+ STi and all models of the B9 Tribeca. This thread will not cover those wheels since they do not fit the Forester.
Subaru mainly used 3 different offsets depending on the vehicle. +48mm (Forester, Baja, Outback) +55mm (Legacy, Impreza) and +53mm (STi and 98-2001 Impreza RS). No other offsets were offered from the factory in the Forester's lifespan (98-current).
Since the Forester uses a +48mm offset, the larger offset wheels will bring the tires closer to the struts. With a +55mm WRX/Legacy wheel, you man have rubbing issues (on the struts) if using a tire wider than stock.
For Reference the OEM Forester sizes are:
15x6 +48mm offset with 205/70/15 tires
16x6.5 + 48mm offset with 215/60/16 tires
17x7 + 48mm offset with 215/55/17 tires
18x7.5 + 48mm offset with 225/45/18 tires (Not offered in the US)
If you know of any OEM Subaru Wheels I'm missing, please let me know so I can add them to the list. If you have pix for ones missing let me know. I've borrowed a few pix from members post too, but I will remove them if you don't want them up.
I've tried listed weights when available. They may be off a bit since it comes from several sources but I'll try to be as accurate as possible.
A lot of the wheel info comes from this site:
Understanding Tires and Wheels: FAQ, Subaru sizes, codes
16" OEM wheels
98-2001 Forester S
16x6.5 +48 offset
17 lbs
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2002 Forester S
16x6.5 +48 offset
17 lbs
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04-06 Forester XT, 08 X, Sports X
16x6.5 +48 offset (Clears some 4 pots)
19 lbs
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03-07 Forester X (steel wheel)
16x6.5 +48 offset
23 lbs
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03/04 Forester XS
16x6.5 +48 offset
20 lbs
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05/06 Forester XS/X P.P.
16x6.5 +48 offset
20 lbs
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02-04 WRX
16x6.5 +55 offset
16.5 lbs
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05 WRX
16x6.5 +55 offset
17 lbs
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2002-2004 Impreza
16x6.5 +55 offset
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05/06 Impreza (multiple models including OBS)
16x6.5 +55 offset
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2007 Impreza
16x6.5 +55 offset
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2008 Impreza
16x6.5 +55 offset
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03-06 Baja (silver or gunmetal)
16x6.5 offset +48
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1998 Impreza RS (Gold Only, Clears 4 pots)
16x7 offset +53
16.5 lbs
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1999 Impreza RS (silver only, clears 4 pots)
16x7 offset +53
16.5 lbs
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2000-2001 Impreza RS (clears 4 pots)
16x7 offset +53
16 lbs
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97-2004 Legacy GT (mesh)
16x6.5 +55 offset
18.5 lbs
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98-2003 Outback (Various models/colors) 03-08 Forester L.L. Bean
16x6.5 +48 offset
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05 Outback 2.5i
16x6.5 offset +48
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(Work in progress)
The Subaru Forester come from the Factory with a 5x100 bolt pattern. So do several other Subaru models. This means several styles of OEM wheels will fit the Forester. This thread will only cover the wheels that FIT the Forester.
Subaru also used the 5x114 bolt pattern, but these are currently only used on the 05+ STi and all models of the B9 Tribeca. This thread will not cover those wheels since they do not fit the Forester.
Subaru mainly used 3 different offsets depending on the vehicle. +48mm (Forester, Baja, Outback) +55mm (Legacy, Impreza) and +53mm (STi and 98-2001 Impreza RS). No other offsets were offered from the factory in the Forester's lifespan (98-current).
Since the Forester uses a +48mm offset, the larger offset wheels will bring the tires closer to the struts. With a +55mm WRX/Legacy wheel, you man have rubbing issues (on the struts) if using a tire wider than stock.
For Reference the OEM Forester sizes are:
15x6 +48mm offset with 205/70/15 tires
16x6.5 + 48mm offset with 215/60/16 tires
17x7 + 48mm offset with 215/55/17 tires
18x7.5 + 48mm offset with 225/45/18 tires (Not offered in the US)
If you know of any OEM Subaru Wheels I'm missing, please let me know so I can add them to the list. If you have pix for ones missing let me know. I've borrowed a few pix from members post too, but I will remove them if you don't want them up.
I've tried listed weights when available. They may be off a bit since it comes from several sources but I'll try to be as accurate as possible.
A lot of the wheel info comes from this site:
Understanding Tires and Wheels: FAQ, Subaru sizes, codes
16" OEM wheels
98-2001 Forester S
16x6.5 +48 offset
17 lbs
2002 Forester S
16x6.5 +48 offset
17 lbs
04-06 Forester XT, 08 X, Sports X
16x6.5 +48 offset (Clears some 4 pots)
19 lbs
03-07 Forester X (steel wheel)
16x6.5 +48 offset
23 lbs
03/04 Forester XS
16x6.5 +48 offset
20 lbs
05/06 Forester XS/X P.P.
16x6.5 +48 offset
20 lbs
02-04 WRX
16x6.5 +55 offset
16.5 lbs
05 WRX
16x6.5 +55 offset
17 lbs
2002-2004 Impreza
16x6.5 +55 offset
05/06 Impreza (multiple models including OBS)
16x6.5 +55 offset
2007 Impreza
16x6.5 +55 offset
2008 Impreza
16x6.5 +55 offset
03-06 Baja (silver or gunmetal)
16x6.5 offset +48
1998 Impreza RS (Gold Only, Clears 4 pots)
16x7 offset +53
16.5 lbs
1999 Impreza RS (silver only, clears 4 pots)
16x7 offset +53
16.5 lbs
2000-2001 Impreza RS (clears 4 pots)
16x7 offset +53
16 lbs
97-2004 Legacy GT (mesh)
16x6.5 +55 offset
18.5 lbs
98-2003 Outback (Various models/colors) 03-08 Forester L.L. Bean
16x6.5 +48 offset
05 Outback 2.5i
16x6.5 offset +48
