2019–2024 SK (5th generation)
2019–2024 Subaru Forester Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2019–2024 Subaru Forester, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x100. Lug nuts torque to 89 lb-ft.
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2019–2024 Subaru Forester factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Sport (17-in) | 225/60R17 | 33 psi | N/A |
| Limited, Touring (18-in) | 225/55R18 | 33 psi | N/A |
| Wilderness (17-in, all-terrain) | 225/60R17 AT | 33 psi | N/A |
2019–2024 Subaru Forester bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x100 |
| Lug nut torque | 89 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | Compact temporary spare on most trims; some Wilderness builds ship with a tire mobility/repair kit instead |
Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. Wheels seat as they are driven. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Which Subaru Forester model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Subaru Forester built from 2019 through 2024 — the SK (5th generation), compact crossover suv (subaru global platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2019–2024 Subaru Forester
- 2019Generation launch on the Subaru Global Platform; direct-injected FB25D replaces the port-injected FB25; no turbo XT offered in the US; EyeSight standard
- 2022Wilderness trim introduced with raised suspension, all-terrain tires, and additional underbody protection
- 2024Final model year of this generation before the SL redesign
2019–2024 Subaru Forester tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2019–2024 Subaru Forester take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 3 factory fitments exist, from 225/60R17 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2019–2024 Subaru Forester?
- 5x100. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately.
What should the tire pressure be on a 2019–2024 Subaru Forester?
- 33 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it.
What is the lug nut torque for a 2019–2024 Subaru Forester?
- 89 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Does the 2019–2024 Subaru Forester come with a spare tire?
- Compact temporary spare on most trims; some Wilderness builds ship with a tire mobility/repair kit instead.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SK)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2020 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity
- subaruforester.org, FB25DI correct oil level / capacity discussion (4.4 qt per owner's manual)
- Subaru Service Bulletin 09-119-24, Thermo Control Valve Warranty Extension (2019-21MY Forester)
- Reddit r/SubaruForester, Subaru now covering TCV issues for 2019+ models
- classaction.org, Subaru windshield settlement given preliminary approval
- classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019–2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)
- Reddit r/subaru, 2019–2020 CVT warranty extension to 10 yr/100k thread
- Reddit r/subaru, 2019 Forester front brake rotor sizes (294/316mm front, 285mm rear)
- tirecalculatorhub.com, Subaru Forester OEM tire size guide by year
- wiperhaus.com, 2024 Subaru Forester windshield wiper blade size