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1998 Subaru Forester Wheel and Tire Measurements and Specifications Editor's Note: This is a new tool (1/21). Not all models or model years are fully represented in the results - some full generations are not yet listed. We are working to grow this resource as quickly as possible.
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1998 Subaru Forester
Subaru Forester Generations / Model Years SF: 1997 , 1998 , 1999 , 2000 , 2001 , 2002 SG: 2003 , 2004 , 2005 , 2006 , 2007 , 2008 SH: 2009 , 2010 , 2011 , 2012 , 2013 SJ: 2014 , 2015 , 2016 , 2017 , 2018 , 2019 1998 Subaru Forester Trim Packages and OEM Wheel/Tire Options 1998 Subaru Forester 2.5i OEM Wheel Size — Tire Size Options:
6.5Jx16 ET48 — 215/60R16 6.5Jx16 ET48 Wheel Measurements and Specifications Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x100
Wheel Width: 6.5" (165mm)
Wheel Diameter: 16" (406mm)
Hub Centerbore: 56.1 mm
Wheel Offset: 48
Wheel Backspace: 5.64" (143mm) ±
Wheel Fasteners: M12 x 1.25 Lug nuts Torque Sequence: 1, 3, 5, 2, 4 Torque Specification: 70-80 Ft/Lbs *
One-peice construction wheels. 215/60R16 Tire Measurements and Specifications Tire Width: 215mm (8.46")
Tire Section Height: 129mm (5.076")
Overall Height: 664.40mm (26.15")
Aspect Ratio: 60
7Jx17 ET48 — 215/55R17 7Jx17 ET48 Wheel Measurements and Specifications Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x100
Wheel Width: 7" (178mm)
Wheel Diameter: 17" (432mm)
Hub Centerbore: 56.1 mm
Wheel Offset: 48
Wheel Backspace: 5.89" (150mm) ±
Wheel Fasteners: M12 x 1.25 Lug nuts Torque Sequence: 1, 3, 5, 2, 4 Torque Specification: 70-80 Ft/Lbs *
One-peice construction wheels. 215/55R17 Tire Measurements and Specifications Tire Width: 215mm (8.46")
Tire Section Height: 118.25mm (4.653")
Overall Height: 668.30mm (26.31")
Aspect Ratio: 55
7.5Jx17 ET45 — 235/50R17 7.5Jx17 ET45 Wheel Measurements and Specifications Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x100
Wheel Width: 7.5" (191mm)
Wheel Diameter: 17" (432mm)
Hub Centerbore: 56.1 mm
Wheel Offset: 45
Wheel Backspace: 6.02" (153mm) ±
Wheel Fasteners: M12 x 1.25 Lug nuts Torque Sequence: 1, 3, 5, 2, 4 Torque Specification: 70-80 Ft/Lbs *
One-peice construction wheels. 235/50R17 Tire Measurements and Specifications Tire Width: 235mm (9.25")
Tire Section Height: 117.5mm (4.625")
Overall Height: 666.80mm (26.25")
Aspect Ratio: 50
8Jx18 ET42 — 235/45R18 8Jx18 ET42 Wheel Measurements and Specifications Wheel Bolt Pattern: 5x100
Wheel Width: 8" (203mm)
Wheel Diameter: 18" (457mm)
Hub Centerbore: 56.1 mm
Wheel Offset: 42
Wheel Backspace: 6.15" (156mm) ±
Wheel Fasteners: M12 x 1.25 Lug nuts Torque Sequence: 1, 3, 5, 2, 4 Torque Specification: 70-80 Ft/Lbs *
One-peice construction wheels. 235/45R18 Tire Measurements and Specifications Tire Width: 235mm (9.25")
Tire Section Height: 105.75mm (4.1625")
Overall Height: 668.70mm (26.33")
Aspect Ratio: 45
Model/Trim Notes: The subaru forester 2.5i was available in the USDM from Model Year 1997 to 2002 and is powered by a 165 hp H4, Petrol engine.