2025–2026 SL (6th generation)
2025–2026 Subaru Forester Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2025–2026 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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2025–2026 Subaru Forester factory tire sizes
Check your manual| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Sport, Touring (17-in) | 225/65R17 | 33 psi | N/A |
| Limited (18-in) | 225/55R18 | 33 psi | N/A |
| Hybrid Touring (19-in, as tested) | 235/50R19 | N/A | 99V |
2025–2026 Subaru Forester bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x100 |
| Lug nut torque | 89 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | Tire mobility/repair kit on most trims; compact spare availability varies by trim |
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 2025 through 2026 — the SL (6th generation), compact crossover suv (subaru global platform, redesigned). 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 2025–2026 Subaru Forester
- 2025All-new SL-generation redesign, unveiled October 2024 for the 2025 model year; adds a factory Forester Hybrid (S:HEV) for the first time in the US; base horsepower rises slightly to 180
- 2026Carryover year; no major mechanical changes identified
2025–2026 Subaru Forester tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2025–2026 Subaru Forester take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 3 factory fitments exist, from 225/65R17 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 2025–2026 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 2025–2026 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 2025–2026 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 2025–2026 Subaru Forester come with a spare tire?
- Tire mobility/repair kit on most trims; compact spare availability varies by trim.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Subaru Forester generations (SL)
- Subaru Media, Subaru debuts all-new 2025 Forester SUV (press release)
- Car and Driver, Tested: 2025 Subaru Forester Hybrid (specs, mpg, curb weight, tire size)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2025 Forester 2.5L FB25D oil spec/capacity (0W-16, 4.6 qt)
- sportsubarusouth.com, Subaru Forester oil type by model year (2025, incl. S:HEV hybrid)
- KBB, 2025 Subaru Forester specs (180 hp across trims)
- Subaru.com, 2025 Forester Hybrid Edition (194 combined hp, e-CVT)
- classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019–2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)
- Conley Subaru, Forester lug nut torque by model year