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Wheels from Subaru Forester on Rover 75: compatible?

Yes, the hub is identical

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

Subaru Forester1997–2002Rover 751999–2006
PCD5x100 / 5x114.35x100
Centre bore56.1 mm56.1 mm
ThreadEcrous - 12x1.25M14x1.50
Original wheels ≈6.5Jx15 ET48
≈7Jx16 ET48
≈7Jx17 ET48		 ≈6Jx15 ET50

≈: width estimated from the original tyre size.

Wheel by wheel: offset and tyres

Each original wheel from Subaru Forester is compared with the one from Rover 75 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.

  • ≈6.5Jx15 ET48 · 205/70R15 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈6Jx15 ET50 on Rover 75: shock absorber side +4.4 mm, wheel arch side +8.4 mm, tyre diameter +5.3 % : fit it with the original tyre size of Rover 75 (195/65R15), not that of Subaru Forester. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • ≈7Jx16 ET48 · 215/65R16

    Rover 75 has no 16-inch original wheel in our data: check the approved fitments and caliper clearance.

  • ≈7Jx17 ET48 · 225/60R17

    Rover 75 has no 17-inch original wheel in our data: check the approved fitments and caliper clearance.

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 Rover 75 (M14x1.50), 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 Rover 75 on Subaru Forester?