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Wheels from Rover 75 on Subaru Forester: compatible?

Yes, the hub is identical

Same 5x100 PCD and same 56.1 mm centre bore: wheels from Rover 75 bolt on and centre on Subaru Forester without rings. You still need to check the offset and tyres, detailed below.

Rover 751999–2006Subaru Forester1997–2002
PCD5x1005x100 / 5x114.3
Centre bore56.1 mm56.1 mm
ThreadM14x1.50Ecrous - 12x1.25
Original wheels ≈6Jx15 ET50 ≈6.5Jx15 ET48
≈7Jx16 ET48
≈7Jx17 ET48

≈: width estimated from the original tyre size.

Wheel by wheel: offset and tyres

Each original wheel from Rover 75 is compared with the one from Subaru Forester of the same diameter: how much closer the wheel gets to the shock absorber or how far it sticks out of the wheel arch, and whether the tyre keeps the same overall diameter.

  • ≈6Jx15 ET50 · 195/65R15 — Fits like the original

    Compared with the original ≈6.5Jx15 ET48 on Subaru Forester: shock absorber side −4.4 mm, wheel arch side −8.4 mm, tyre diameter −5 % : fit it with the original tyre size of Subaru Forester (205/70R15), not that of Rover 75. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

Before fitting the wheels

An identical hub is not enough: offset, width and diameter change the position of the wheel, and larger calipers can touch a smaller wheel. Original wheels often use bolts or nuts with a specific seat: keep the fixings intended for the wheel, with the thread of Subaru Forester (Ecrous - 12x1.25), tightened to the torque shown on its vehicle page. Finally, check that the size is among the approved fitments for your vehicle. This comparison is for guidance only: have the fitting approved by a professional.

And the other way round: wheels from Subaru Forester on Rover 75?