Subaru Forester tire size & pressure 2015–2018
The 2015–2018 Subaru Forester came with 2 tire sizes depending on trim, from 225/60R17 (27.6″ tall) to 225/55R18 (27.7″ tall).
2015–2018 Subaru Forester tire size by trim
Pick your year and trim, or find it in the table.
Not sure which trim you have? The sticker on the driver's door frame lists your exact size and pressure. If it disagrees with this page, the sticker is right.
Spare: compact temporary (T145/80D17, 60 psi).
Subaru Forester tire pressure
The 2015–2018 Subaru Forester uses 3 different recommended pressures, depending on the tire size.
Check it cold, before driving. The number on the tire itself is its maximum, not the target. How to check tire pressure
Other sizes that fit your factory wheels
Same wheels, within 3% of the original height.
Match the load and speed rating on your door sticker, and check a wider tire clears your Subaru Forester's suspension.
Subaru Forester bolt pattern and lug nut torque
Same on every 2015–2018 Subaru Forester. New wheels must match the bolt pattern and center bore.
Shopping for wheels? Try the wheel offset calculator.
Recalls, crash ratings and fuel economy
From NHTSA and the EPA. Open a year for details.
20153 5★27 mpg+
- Forester AWD, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive27 mpg
- Forester AWD, Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
- Forester AWD, Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
- Exterior Lighting
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Check your VIN for recall 19V149000 - Air Bags
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Check your VIN for recall 19V701000 - Engine And Engine Cooling
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
Check your VIN for recall 16V162000
20163 5★27 mpg+
- Forester AWD, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive27 mpg
- Forester AWD, Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
- Forester AWD, Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
- Exterior Lighting
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2014-2016 Forester, 2008-2016 Impreza sedans, 2012-2016 Impreza station wagons, 2008-2014 WRX sedans (including STI), and 2013-2017 Crosstrek vehicles. Exposure to certain contaminants may cause the brake light switch to malfunction, preventing the brake lights from illuminating and also preventing keyless ignition vehicles from starting and CVT/automatic transmissions from being able to be shifted out of Park.
Check your VIN for recall 19V149000 - Air Bags
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Check your VIN for recall 19V701000 - Engine And Engine Cooling
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015-2016 WRX vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 21, 2015, and Forester 2.0XT vehicles manufactured April 10, 2015, to October 20, 2015. The turbocharger air intake duct may crack and possibly result in an engine stall.
Check your VIN for recall 16V162000
20171 5★28 mpg+
- Forester AWD, Automatic (variable gear ratios), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive28 mpg
- Forester AWD, Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
- Forester AWD, Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive24 mpg
- Air Bags
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Check your VIN for recall 19V701000
20183 5★28 mpg+
- Forester AWD, Automatic (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive28 mpg
- Forester AWD, Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.0 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive25 mpg
- Forester AWD, Manual 6-spd, 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive24 mpg
- Fuel System, Gasoline
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Check your VIN for recall 21V587000 - Air Bags
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015-2018 Forester vehicles equipped with heated seats. An electrical connection in the front passenger seat for the Occupant Detection System (ODS) may loosen.
Check your VIN for recall 19V701000 - Tires
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Forester vehicles. The Certification Label may indicate the incorrect wheel size, tire size, and air pressure. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 110, "Tire Selection and Rims."
Check your VIN for recall 18V455000
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Quick answers
What size tires does a 2018 Subaru Forester have?
It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited); 225/55R18 (2.5i Touring, 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring).
What size tires does a 2017 Subaru Forester have?
It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited); 225/55R18 (2.5i Touring, 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring).
What size tires does a 2016 Subaru Forester have?
It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited); 225/55R18 (2.5i Touring, 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring).
What size tires does a 2015 Subaru Forester have?
It depends on the trim: 225/60R17 (2.5i, 2.5i Premium, 2.5i Limited); 225/55R18 (2.5i Touring, 2.0XT Premium, 2.0XT Touring).
What should the tire pressure be on a Subaru Forester?
Between 30 psi front, 29 psi rear and 32 psi front, 30 psi rear and 33 psi front, 32 psi rear depending on the trim and tire size, measured cold. Your exact number is on the sticker inside the driver's door frame.
What is the bolt pattern on a Subaru Forester?
5x100, with M12x1.25 lug threads.
What is the lug nut torque for a Subaru Forester?
89 ft-lb (121 N·m), per the owner's manual. Tighten in a star pattern.