Subaru Forester tyre sizes

Factory tyre sizes for the Subaru Forester as listed in the maker's official documents. Each of the 34 rows links its source document.

  • Hatchback
  • 2011–2026
  • 34 versions
Rear215/65R16Front215/65R16
16″ rim
Rear
215/65R16
Overall diameter
686 mm
Section width
215 mm
Factory wheel: 6.5Jx16
Front
215/65R16
Overall diameter
686 mm
Section width
215 mm
Factory wheel: 6.5Jx16
17″ rim
Rear
225/60R17
Overall diameter
702 mm
Section width
225 mm
Factory wheel: 7Jx17
Front
225/60R17
Overall diameter
702 mm
Section width
225 mm
Factory wheel: 7Jx17
17″ rim
Rear
225/55R17
Overall diameter
679 mm
Section width
225 mm
Factory wheel: 7Jx17
Front
225/55R17
Overall diameter
679 mm
Section width
225 mm
Factory wheel: 7Jx17
18″ rim
Rear
225/55R18
Overall diameter
705 mm
Section width
225 mm
Factory wheel: 7Jx18
Front
225/55R18
Overall diameter
705 mm
Section width
225 mm
Factory wheel: 7Jx18
19″ rim
Rear
235/50R19
Overall diameter
718 mm
Section width
235 mm
Factory wheel: 7.5Jx19
Front
235/50R19
Overall diameter
718 mm
Section width
235 mm
Factory wheel: 7.5Jx19

The tyres on the car may have been changed. For the exact size, check the label in the door frame or the registration.

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Some rows come from an official document of another country (DE, PL). Your market's version may differ; compare with the door label.

Tyres and wheels by version

Forester SL 2026

VersionhpTyreWheelSource
2.0i-L e-BOXER Exclusive136225/55R187Jx18Document ↗PL
2.0i-L e-BOXER Platinum136235/50R197.5Jx19Document ↗PL

Forester SL 2025

VersionhpTyreWheelSource
2.0ie Trend136225/55R187Jx18Document ↗DE
2.0ie Active136225/55R187Jx18Document ↗DE
2.0ie Exclusive136225/55R187Jx18Document ↗DE
2.0ie Platinum136235/50R197.5Jx19Document ↗DE

Forester SK 2023

VersionhpTyreWheelSource
2.0i-L e-BOXER Trend Lineartronic150225/60R177Jx17 ET48Document ↗PL
2.0i-L e-BOXER Active Lineartronic150225/60R177Jx17 ET48Document ↗PL
2.0i-L e-BOXER Comfort Lineartronic150225/60R177Jx17 ET48Document ↗PL
2.0i-L e-BOXER Special Edition Lineartronic150225/55R187Jx18 ET48Document ↗PL
2.0i-L e-BOXER Platinum Lineartronic150225/55R187Jx18 ET48Document ↗PL

Forester SK 2020

VersionhpTyreWheelSource
2.0ie Trend150225/60R177Jx17Document ↗DE
2.0ie Active150225/60R177Jx17Document ↗DE
2.0ie Comfort150225/60R177Jx17Document ↗DE
2.0ie Platinum150225/55R187Jx18Document ↗DE

Forester SJ 2016

VersionhpTyreWheelSource
2.0X Trend/Active/Exclusive150225/60R177Jx17Document ↗DE
2.0X Platinum Lineartronic150225/55R187Jx18Document ↗DE
2.0XT Comfort Lineartronic240225/55R187Jx18Document ↗DE
2.0XT Sport Lineartronic240225/55R187Jx18Document ↗DE
2.0D Active/Exclusive147225/60R177Jx17Document ↗DE
2.0D Sport Lineartronic147225/55R187Jx18Document ↗DE

Forester SJ 2014

VersionhpTyreWheelSource
2.0X150225/60R177Jx17Document ↗DE
2.0X Platinum150225/55R187Jx18Document ↗DE
2.0XT Lineartronic240225/55R187Jx18Document ↗DE
2.0D147225/60R177Jx17Document ↗DE
2.0D Sport147225/55R187Jx18Document ↗DE

Forester SH 2011

VersionhpTyreWheelSource
2.0X Trend 5-Gang150215/65R166.5Jx16Document ↗DE
2.0X Active150215/65R166.5Jx16Document ↗DE
2.0X Comfort150225/55R177Jx17Document ↗DE
2.0X Exclusive150225/55R177Jx17Document ↗DE
2.0X Exclusive Navigation150225/55R177Jx17Document ↗DE
2.0D Active 6-Gang147215/65R166.5Jx16Document ↗DE
2.0D Comfort 6-Gang147225/55R177Jx17Document ↗DE
2.0D Exclusive 6-Gang147225/55R177Jx17Document ↗DE

FAQ

What tyre size does the Subaru Forester use?

Factory tyre sizes listed in official documents for the Subaru Forester: 215/65R16, 225/55R17, 225/60R17, 225/55R18, 235/50R19. The most common size is 225/55R18.

What wheel size does the Subaru Forester have?

The Subaru Forester was sold with 16, 17, 18, 19 inch wheels in the sourced versions. The number after R on your tyre's sidewall tells you which one you have.

Can I fit a different tyre size on the Subaru Forester?

A size whose overall diameter is within 3% of the factory size, with no lower load index or speed rating, usually fits. For final approval check the door label, CoC and your tyre shop.

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