🔧 Subaru Forester Factory Specifications Overview

📌 Generation Breakdown

  • 1st Gen (SF) – 1997–2002

  • 2nd Gen (SG) – 2002–2008

  • 3rd Gen (SH) – 2008–2013

  • 4th Gen (SJ) – 2013–2018

  • 5th Gen (SK) – 2018–2024

  • 6th Gen (SL) – 2024–Present


🛞 1st Gen Forester (1997–2002)

✅ Factory Tyre Sizes

  • 205/70R15

✅ Factory Wheel Specs

  • 15x6.0J +48 to +55

✅ PCD

  • 5x100

✅ Centre Bore

  • 56.1 mm

✅ Torque

  • 110 Nm


🛞 2nd Gen Forester (2002–2008)

✅ Factory Tyre Sizes

  • 215/60R16

  • 215/55R17

✅ Factory Wheel Specs

  • 16x6.5J +48 to +55

  • 17x7.0J +48

✅ PCD

  • 5x100

✅ Centre Bore

  • 56.1 mm

✅ Torque

  • 100–120 Nm


🛞 3rd Gen Forester (2008–2013)

✅ Factory Tyre Sizes

  • 215/65R16

  • 225/55R17

✅ Factory Wheel Specs

  • 16x6.5J +48

  • 17x7.0J +48

✅ PCD

  • 5x100

✅ Centre Bore

  • 56.1 mm

✅ Torque

  • 120 Nm


🛞 4th Gen Forester (2013–2018)

✅ Factory Tyre Sizes

  • 225/60R17

  • 225/55R18

✅ Factory Wheel Specs

  • 17x7.0J +48

  • 18x7.5J +48

✅ PCD

  • 5x100

✅ Centre Bore

  • 56.1 mm

✅ Torque

  • 120 Nm


🛞 5th Gen Forester (2018–2024)

✅ Factory Tyre Sizes

  • 225/60R17

  • 225/55R18

✅ Factory Wheel Specs

  • 17x7.0J +48

  • 18x7.0J to 7.5J +48

✅ PCD

  • 5x114.3 ✅ (Important change)

✅ Centre Bore

  • 56.1 mm

✅ Torque

  • 120 Nm


🛞 6th Gen Forester (2024–Present)

✅ Factory Tyre Sizes

  • 225/60R17

  • 225/55R18

✅ Factory Wheel Specs

  • 17x7.0J +48

  • 18x7.5J +48

✅ PCD

  • 5x114.3

✅ Centre Bore

  • 56.1 mm

✅ Torque

  • 120 Nm


🔥 Popular Upgrade Fitments (Adelaide Tested)

These are common setups we install at Autosport Tyreworld Magill / Wingfield / South Road:

💡 Touring Setup (Daily + Highway)

  • Wheels: 17x7.5 +40 to +45

  • Tyres: 225/60R17 or 235/60R17

💡 All-Terrain Setup (Most Popular 🔥)

  • Wheels: 17x8.0 +35 to +40

  • Tyres: 225/60R17
    👉 Perfect for BFGoodrich TrailTerrain, Falken TrailTerrain, Yokohama A018

💡 Aggressive Off-Road Setup

  • Wheels: 17x8.5 +30 to +35

  • Tyres: 245/65R17
    👉 Require lift kit + trimming


⚠️ Fitment Notes

  • Pre-2018 = 5x100 PCD

  • 2018+ = 5x114.3 PCD

  • Larger tyres may require:

    • Lift kits

    • Minor trimming

  • Always ensure correct load rating for SUV use


🏪 Why Choose Autosport Tyreworld Adelaide

At Autosport Tyreworld, we specialise in:

  • AWD SUV & off-road tyre setups

  • All-terrain & touring tyres

  • Wheel brands: ROH, Method, RAYS, etc.

  • 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

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