Rims for Subaru Forester in Easy-to-Read Graphs

Average rim size per years

Quick notes on Subaru Forester rims

    • Average rim diameter: 17.5 in. (445 mm)
    • Average rim width: 7 in. (178 mm)
    • Max speed on original rims: 73 mph (117 km/h)
    • Load to one rim: 414 kg (912 lbs)
    • Rim diameter to car height: 26%
    • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.93 hp/mm (0.68 kW/mm)
    • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 13.48 mm to 1 mpg
    • Summary width of rims: 28 in. (711 mm)
    • Rim circumference: 55 in. per wheel (1397 mm)
    • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

Original 2019 Subaru Forester rim size

  • 2.5 — 7 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • e-Boxer 2.0 — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.5 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • e-Boxer 2.0 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.5 — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • e-Boxer 2.0 — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.5 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    1.9 mm to 1 Nm 38.9% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    e-Boxer 2.0 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 38.9%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle e-Boxer 2.0
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)

    Quick notes on Subaru Forester rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17.5 in. (445 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7 in. (178 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 137 mph (221 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 395 kg (870 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 26%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.92 hp/mm (0.68 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 12.36 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 28 in. (711 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 55 in. per wheel (1397 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2017 Subaru Forester rim size

  • Sport 2.0 T — 7 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 2.0d — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.0i — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • Trend 2.0i — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • Sport 2.0d — 7 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • Platinum 2.0i — 7 in. width and 18 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • Sport 2.0 T — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.0d — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.0i — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Trend 2.0i — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Sport 2.0d — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Platinum 2.0i — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • Sport 2.0 T — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 2.0d — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0i — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • Trend 2.0i — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • Sport 2.0d — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • Platinum 2.0i — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    Sport 2.0 T 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 38.9% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.0d 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.0i 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Trend 2.0i 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Sport 2.0d 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 38.9% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Platinum 2.0i 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    2.3 mm to 1 Nm 38.9% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle Sport 2.0 T
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 38.9%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0d
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0i
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle Trend 2.0i
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle Sport 2.0d
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 38.9%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle Platinum 2.0i
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 38.9%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)

    Quick notes on Subaru Forester rims

      • Average rim diameter: 17.5 in. (445 mm)
      • Average rim width: 7 in. (178 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 137 mph (221 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 391 kg (862 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 26%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.17 hp/mm (0.86 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 15.34 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 28 in. (711 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 55 in. per wheel (1397 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 6 / 10

    Original 2013 Subaru Forester rim size

  • 2.0 — 7 in. width and 18 in. diameter
  • 2.5 — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.5 — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 — 13 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 2.5 — 10 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    1.3 mm to 1 Nm 38.9% 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.5 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.8 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 18
    (178 x 457 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.3 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 38.9%
    Total rims circumference 226 in.
    (5740 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.8 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)

    Quick notes on Subaru Forester rims

      • Average rim diameter: 16.8 in. (427 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.8 in. (173 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 134 mph (216 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 372 kg (821 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 26%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.01 hp/mm (0.74 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 15.81 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 27 in. (686 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 52.8 in. per wheel (1341 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 4 / 10

    Original 2008 Subaru Forester rim size

  • 2.0X — 6.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.5XS — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.5XT — 6.5 in. width and 17 in. diameter
  • 2.0TD XS EC-VQ — 7 in. width and 17 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0X — 185 mm min and 215 mm max
  • 2.5XS — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • 2.5XT — 185 mm min and 215 mm max
  • 2.0TD XS EC-VQ — 195 mm min and 225 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0X — 9 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.5XS — 10 hp per 1 in. (7 kW/in)
  • 2.5XT — 14 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
  • 2.0TD XS EC-VQ — 9 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0X 6.5J x 16
    (165 x 406 mm)
    2.1 mm to 1 Nm 40.6% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    26 in.
    (660 mm)
    2.5XS 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.9 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    2.5XT 6.5J x 17
    (165 x 432 mm)
    1.4 mm to 1 Nm 38.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    26 in.
    (660 mm)
    2.0TD XS EC-VQ 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 41.2% 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0X
    Rim width and diameter 6.5J x 16
    (165 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40.6%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 26 in.
    (660 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5XS
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.9 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5XT
    Rim width and diameter 6.5J x 17
    (165 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.4 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 38.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 26 in.
    (660 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0TD XS EC-VQ
    Rim width and diameter 7J x 17
    (178 x 432 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 41.2%
    Total rims circumference 214 in.
    (5436 mm)
    Total rims width 28 in.
    (711 mm)

    Quick notes on Subaru Forester rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15.3 in. (389 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.4 in. (163 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 140 mph (226 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 355 kg (783 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 25%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 1.06 hp/mm (0.78 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 14.96 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 26 in. (660 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 48 in. per wheel (1219 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 2003 Subaru Forester rim size

  • 2.5i — 6.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 X — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.0 XT — 6.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.5 i 16V Turbo — 6.5 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.5i — 185 mm min and 215 mm max
  • 2.0 X — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.0 XT — 185 mm min and 215 mm max
  • 2.5 i 16V Turbo — 185 mm min and 215 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.5i — 12 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.0 X — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.0 XT — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.5 i 16V Turbo — 14 hp per 1 in. (10 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.5i 6.5J x 15
    (165 x 381 mm)
    1.7 mm to 1 Nm 43.3% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    26 in.
    (660 mm)
    2.0 X 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.1 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.0 XT 6.5J x 16
    (165 x 406 mm)
    1.7 mm to 1 Nm 40.6% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    26 in.
    (660 mm)
    2.5 i 16V Turbo 6.5J x 15
    (165 x 381 mm)
    1.2 mm to 1 Nm 43.3% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    26 in.
    (660 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5i
    Rim width and diameter 6.5J x 15
    (165 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 43.3%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 26 in.
    (660 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 X
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.1 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 XT
    Rim width and diameter 6.5J x 16
    (165 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40.6%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 26 in.
    (660 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5 i 16V Turbo
    Rim width and diameter 6.5J x 15
    (165 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 43.3%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 26 in.
    (660 mm)

    Quick notes on Subaru Forester rims

      • Average rim diameter: 15.3 in. (389 mm)
      • Average rim width: 6.2 in. (157 mm)
      • Max speed on original rims: 123 mph (198 km/h)
      • Load to one rim: 351 kg (773 lbs)
      • Rim diameter to car height: 25%
      • Power in 1 mm of rim width: 0.97 hp/mm (0.71 kW/mm)
      • Rims diameter to fuel consumption: 14.96 mm to 1 mpg
      • Summary width of rims: 25 in. (635 mm)
      • Rim circumference: 48 in. per wheel (1219 mm)
      • Rimsley rating: 2 / 10

    Original 1998 Subaru Forester rim size

  • 2.0 S -Turbo — 6.5 in. width and 16 in. diameter
  • 2.0 — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter
  • 2.5 4WD — 6 in. width and 15 in. diameter

    Possible tire width

  • 2.0 S -Turbo — 185 mm min and 215 mm max
  • 2.0 — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • 2.5 4WD — 175 mm min and 205 mm max
  • Disc diameter to power ratio

  • 2.0 S -Turbo — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
  • 2.0 — 8 hp per 1 in. (6 kW/in)
  • 2.5 4WD — 11 hp per 1 in. (8 kW/in)
    Vehicle Rim width and diameter Rim diameter to torque Rim width to diameter ratio Total rims circumference Total rims width
    2.0 S -Turbo 6.5J x 16
    (165 x 406 mm)
    1.7 mm to 1 Nm 40.6% 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    26 in.
    (660 mm)
    2.0 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    2.2 mm to 1 Nm 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    2.5 4WD 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    - 40% 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0 S -Turbo
    Rim width and diameter 6.5J x 16
    (165 x 406 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 1.7 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40.6%
    Total rims circumference 201 in.
    (5105 mm)
    Total rims width 26 in.
    (660 mm)
    Vehicle 2.0
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque 2.2 mm to 1 Nm
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)
    Vehicle 2.5 4WD
    Rim width and diameter 6J x 15
    (152 x 381 mm)
    Rim diameter to torque -
    Rim width to diameter ratio 40%
    Total rims circumference 188 in.
    (4775 mm)
    Total rims width 24 in.
    (610 mm)