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Wheels from Subaru Outback on Subaru XV: compatible?

Yes, the hub is identical

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

Subaru Outback1998–2003Subaru XV2011–2017
PCD5x100 / 5x114.35x100
Centre bore56.1 mm56.1 mm
ThreadEcrous - 12x1.25Ecrous - 12x1.25
Original wheels ≈7Jx16 ET48
≈7Jx16 ET48
≈7Jx16 ET48
≈7Jx17 ET55		 ≈7Jx16 ET55
≈7Jx17 ET55

≈: width estimated from the original tyre size.

Wheel by wheel: offset and tyres

Each original wheel from Subaru Outback is compared with the one from Subaru XV 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.

  • ≈7Jx16 ET48 · 215/60R16 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈7Jx16 ET55 on Subaru XV: shock absorber side −7 mm, wheel arch side +7 mm, tyre diameter −3.1 % : fit it with the original tyre size of Subaru XV (215/65R16), not that of Subaru Outback. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • ≈7Jx16 ET48 · 225/60R16 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈7Jx16 ET55 on Subaru XV: shock absorber side −7 mm, wheel arch side +7 mm, tyre diameter −1.4 %. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • ≈7Jx16 ET48 · 215/70R16 — Check on the car

    Compared with the original ≈7Jx16 ET55 on Subaru XV: shock absorber side −7 mm, wheel arch side +7 mm, tyre diameter +3.1 % : fit it with the original tyre size of Subaru XV (215/65R16), not that of Subaru Outback. Comparison for guidance only (estimated width). Check in detail

  • ≈7Jx17 ET55 · 225/65R17 — Fits like the original

    Compared with the original ≈7Jx17 ET55 on Subaru XV: shock absorber side 0 mm, wheel arch side 0 mm, tyre diameter +3.2 % : fit it with the original tyre size of Subaru XV (225/60R17), not that of Subaru Outback. 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 XV (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 XV on Subaru Outback?