What tyre size does a Subaru Forester use?

The most common size is 215/60R16. Depending on generation and engine, the Subaru Forester uses 12 different sizes including 225/55R18, 235/50R19, 225/60R17, 215/65R16, 195/70R15.

Where do I find my exact Subaru Forester tyre size?

Check the tyre placard in the driver's door jamb or fuel flap, or use the lookup tool on this page to select your generation and engine.

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Subaru Forester tyre sizes

All factory fitments by generation and engine — 17 sizes across 11 generations.

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Quick answer

The most common tyre size on the Subaru Forester is 215/60R16 (overall diameter ≈ 664 mm). Exact fitment depends on generation and engine — full breakdown below.

Forester (S6) 2024 - SUV (2024–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Forester 2.0 MHEV - 136 PS - Mild-Hybrid - 1995 Hubraum	225/55R18 235/50R19

Forester (S5/Facelift) 2022 - SUV (2022–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Forester 2.0i Hybrid - 150 PS - Hybrid - 1995 Hubraum	225/55R18 225/60R17

Forester (S5) 2020 - SUV (2020–present)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Forester 2.0i Hybrid - 150 PS - Hybrid - 1995 Hubraum	225/55R18 225/60R17

Forester (SJ/Facelift) 2016 - 2019 - SUV (2016–2019)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Forester 2.0 AWD - 150 PS - Benzin - 1995 Hubraum	215/65R16 225/55R18 225/60R17
Forester 2.0 AWD - 241 PS - Benzin - 1998 Hubraum	225/55R18 225/60R17
Forester 2.0 D AWD - 147 PS - Diesel - 1998 Hubraum	225/55R18 225/60R17

Forester (SJ) 2012 - 2016 - SUV (2012–2016)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Forester 2.0 AWD - 147 PS - Diesel - 1998 Hubraum	225/55R18 225/60R17
Forester 2.0X - 150 PS - Benzin - 1995 Hubraum	215/65R16 225/55R18 225/60R17
Forester 2.0X - 241 PS - Benzin - 1998 Hubraum	225/55R18 225/60R17

Forester (SH, SHS) 2008 - 2013 - SUV (2008–2013)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Forester 2.0 - 150 PS - Benzin - 1995 Hubraum	195/70R15 205/60R16 205/65R16 205/70R15 215/55R17 215/60R16 215/65R15 215/65R16 215/70R15 225/55R17
Forester 2.0 AWD - 147 PS - Diesel - 1998 Hubraum	205/60R16 205/65R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 215/65R16 225/55R17
Forester 2.0X - 150 PS - Benzin - 1994 Hubraum	195/70R15 205/60R16 205/65R16 205/70R15 215/55R17 215/60R16 215/65R15 215/65R16 215/70R15 225/55R17
Forester 2.5 - 171 PS - Benzin - 2457 Hubraum	215/65R16 225/55R17
Forester 2.5 - 230 PS - Benzin - 2457 Hubraum	215/55R17 215/65R16 225/55R17

Forester (SG, SGS/Facelift) 2005 - 2008 - SUV (2005–2008)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Forester 2.0 - 158 PS - Benzin - 1994 Hubraum	195/65R15 195/70R15 205/60R16 205/65R16 205/70R15 215/55R16 215/55R17 215/60R16 215/65R15
Forester 2.5 - 230 PS - Benzin - 2457 Hubraum	205/60R16 205/65R16 215/55R16 215/55R17 215/60R16

Forester (SG, SGS) 2002 - 2005 - SUV (2002–2005)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Forester 2.0 AW - 125 PS - Benzin - 1994 Hubraum	185/80R15 195/65R15 195/70R15 205/60R16 205/65R16 205/70R15 215/55R16 215/60R16 215/65R15 225/70R15
Forester 2.0 AW - 177 PS - Benzin - 1994 Hubraum	205/60R16 205/65R16 215/55R16 215/60R16
Forester 2.5 AW - 211 PS - Benzin - 2457 Hubraum	205/60R16 205/65R16 215/55R16 215/60R16

Forester (SF, SFS/Facelift) 2001 - 2002 - SUV (2001–2002)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Forester Wagon 2.0 - 125 PS - Benzin - 1994 Hubraum	185/80R15 195/65R15 195/70R15 205/70R15 215/55R16 215/60R16 215/65R15
Forester Wagon 2.0 - 177 PS - Benzin - 1994 Hubraum	185/80R15 195/65R15 195/70R15 205/70R15 215/55R16 215/60R16 215/65R15

Forester (SF, SFS) 1997 - 2002 - SUV (1997–2002)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Forester Wagon 2.0 - 122 PS - Benzin - 1994 Hubraum	185/80R15 195/70R15 205/70R15 215/60R16 215/65R15

Forester (SF, SFS/Facelift) 1997 - 2002 - SUV (1997–2002)

Engine	Tyre sizes
Forester Wagon 2.0 - 122 PS - Benzin - 1994 Hubraum	205/70R15
Forester Wagon 2.0 - 125 PS - Benzin - 1994 Hubraum	185/80R15 195/65R15 195/70R15 205/70R15 215/55R16 215/60R16 215/65R15
Forester Wagon 2.0 - 170 PS - Benzin - 1994 Hubraum	185/80R15 195/65R15 195/70R15 205/70R15 215/55R16 215/60R16 215/65R15

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