🔧 Subaru Forester Factory Specifications Overview
📌 Generation Breakdown
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1st Gen (SF) – 1997–2002
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2nd Gen (SG) – 2002–2008
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3rd Gen (SH) – 2008–2013
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4th Gen (SJ) – 2013–2018
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5th Gen (SK) – 2018–2024
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6th Gen (SL) – 2024–Present
🛞 1st Gen Forester (1997–2002)
✅ Factory Tyre Sizes
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205/70R15
✅ Factory Wheel Specs
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15x6.0J +48 to +55
✅ PCD
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5x100
✅ Centre Bore
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56.1 mm
✅ Torque
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110 Nm
🛞 2nd Gen Forester (2002–2008)
✅ Factory Tyre Sizes
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215/60R16
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215/55R17
✅ Factory Wheel Specs
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16x6.5J +48 to +55
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17x7.0J +48
✅ PCD
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5x100
✅ Centre Bore
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56.1 mm
✅ Torque
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100–120 Nm
🛞 3rd Gen Forester (2008–2013)
✅ Factory Tyre Sizes
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215/65R16
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225/55R17
✅ Factory Wheel Specs
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16x6.5J +48
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17x7.0J +48
✅ PCD
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5x100
✅ Centre Bore
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56.1 mm
✅ Torque
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120 Nm
🛞 4th Gen Forester (2013–2018)
✅ Factory Tyre Sizes
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225/60R17
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225/55R18
✅ Factory Wheel Specs
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17x7.0J +48
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18x7.5J +48
✅ PCD
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5x100
✅ Centre Bore
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56.1 mm
✅ Torque
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120 Nm
🛞 5th Gen Forester (2018–2024)
✅ Factory Tyre Sizes
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225/60R17
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225/55R18
✅ Factory Wheel Specs
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17x7.0J +48
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18x7.0J to 7.5J +48
✅ PCD
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5x114.3 ✅ (Important change)
✅ Centre Bore
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56.1 mm
✅ Torque
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120 Nm
🛞 6th Gen Forester (2024–Present)
✅ Factory Tyre Sizes
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225/60R17
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225/55R18
✅ Factory Wheel Specs
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17x7.0J +48
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18x7.5J +48
✅ PCD
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5x114.3
✅ Centre Bore
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56.1 mm
✅ Torque
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120 Nm
🔥 Popular Upgrade Fitments (Adelaide Tested)
These are common setups we install at Autosport Tyreworld Magill / Wingfield / South Road:
💡 Touring Setup (Daily + Highway)
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Wheels: 17x7.5 +40 to +45
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Tyres: 225/60R17 or 235/60R17
💡 All-Terrain Setup (Most Popular 🔥)
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Wheels: 17x8.0 +35 to +40
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Tyres: 225/60R17
👉 Perfect for BFGoodrich TrailTerrain, Falken TrailTerrain, Yokohama A018
💡 Aggressive Off-Road Setup
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Wheels: 17x8.5 +30 to +35
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Tyres: 245/65R17
👉 Require lift kit + trimming
⚠️ Fitment Notes
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Pre-2018 = 5x100 PCD
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2018+ = 5x114.3 PCD
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Larger tyres may require:
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Lift kits
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Minor trimming
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Always ensure correct load rating for SUV use
🏪 Why Choose Autosport Tyreworld Adelaide
At Autosport Tyreworld, we specialise in:
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AWD SUV & off-road tyre setups
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All-terrain & touring tyres
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Wheel brands: ROH, Method, RAYS, etc.
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Same-day fitting & balancing
📍 Magill: 647 Magill Road, Magill SA 5072 — 0452 641 023
📍 Wingfield: 411 Grand Junction Road, Wingfield SA 5013 — 0433 645 411
📍 South Road: 911 South Road, Clarence Gardens SA 5039 — 0420 299 911