FRENES

Subaru Forester PCD

1997–2002
VERIFIED
⌀56.1
PCD5x100 or 5x114.3
Centre bore56.1 mm
Offset (ET)ET48
Fixing typeEcrous - 12x1.25
Tightening torque100 Nm
Original tyres205/70R15, 215/65R16, 225/60R17
⚠ This model comes with 5x100 or 5x114.3 depending on the year or version. Check on an original wheel or with a professional before buying anything.
Hub centric rings 56.1 mm → Wheel spacers 5x100(partner link) Change PCD (PCD adapter)(partner link) Sheet for your mechanic

Fitting wheels on a Subaru Forester

A Subaru Forester (1997–2002) uses a 5x100 or 5x114.3 PCD and a centre bore of 56.1 mm. Any wheel must match the vehicle's PCD exactly: there is no tolerance, unless you use a PCD adapter.

  • PCD: 5x100 or 5x114.3 required. See all vehicles with 5x100.
  • Centre bore: the wheel must have a centre bore of 56.1 mm or more. If it is larger (as with most aftermarket wheels), add a hub centric ring wheel centre bore → 56.1 mm.
  • Offset: the original is ET48. Compare your future wheel with the offset calculator (your vehicle is already selected) to see how many millimetres further in or out it will sit.
  • Fixings: thread Ecrous - 12x1.25, tightened to 100 Nm. The nuts or bolts must have the same seat (conical, spherical or flat) as the wheel.
  • Tyres: original fitment is 205/70R15, 215/65R16, 225/60R17. For another size, check the diameter difference with the equivalence calculator (under 3 % recommended).

All recorded versions (3)

The original specs vary with the year, trim or wheel size. Identify your version from the tyre size marked on the sidewall.

VersionPCDCentre boreWheelOffsetTyre
Version 1 5x100 56.1 mm — ET48 205/70R15
Version 2 5x100 56.1 mm — ET48 215/65R16
Version 3 5x114.3 56.1 mm — ET48 225/60R17

Vehicles with the same PCD and centre bore

Same 5x100 PCD and same 56.1 mm centre bore: wheels from these vehicles bolt on and centre on a Subaru Forester without rings. Offset, width, diameter and caliper clearance still need checking.

Subaru BRZ from 2012 Subaru XV 2011–2017 Subaru Baja 2002–2007 Subaru Impreza WRX STi 2000–2005 Subaru Outback 1998–2003 Subaru Impreza 1993–2000 Subaru Legacy 1989–2003 Toyota GT 86 from 2012 Saab 9-2X 2004–2006 MG ZT 2001–2005 Rover 75 1999–2006

Will wheels from another vehicle fit your Forester?

Choose the vehicle the wheels come from: we compare the hub, then each original wheel to the millimetre.

Frequently asked questions

What is the PCD of a Subaru Forester?

A Subaru Forester (1997–2002) can have a 5x100 or 5x114.3 PCD depending on the version: check on an original wheel.

Does a Subaru Forester need a hub centric ring?

The centre bore (hub diameter) of a Subaru Forester is 56.1 mm. A wheel with a larger centre bore is fitted with a hub centric ring that brings it down to the hub diameter. A wheel with a smaller centre bore cannot be fitted.

What offset (ET) for a Subaru Forester?

The recorded original offset is ET48 depending on the version and wheel size. A lower ET pushes the wheel outwards, a higher ET pulls it inwards: check wheel well and caliper clearance before making any change.

What tightening torque for the wheels of a Subaru Forester?

The specified tightening torque is 100 Nm for Ecrous - 12x1.25 fixings. Tighten in a criss-cross pattern with a torque wrench and check the tightness again after about fifty kilometres.

Which vehicles have the same PCD as a Subaru Forester?

With the same PCD (5x100) and the same centre bore (56.1 mm), these include: Subaru BRZ, Subaru XV, Subaru Baja, Subaru Impreza WRX STi. Offset, width and rim diameter still need checking for each vehicle.

Does a value look wrong, or is a version missing? Let us know, we check every report.