2005 Subaru Forester Bolt Pattern 5x100

Wheel & tire specs guide — Subaru Forester 2005

The 2005 Subaru Forester features a 5x100 bolt pattern, meaning it has 5 lug nuts arranged on a 100mm diameter circle, the center bore measures 56.1mm, the wheels are secured with M12 x 1.25 threaded lug nuts torqued to 80–100 Nm.

All US-market 2005 Subaru Forester models are all-wheel drive (AWD); no 2WD variants were offered. TPMS was not standard OEM equipment for this model year. Lug nut torque of 68 Nm (50 ft-lb) is based on common aftermarket fitment data; Subaru's official service literature may specify slightly higher values (65-72 ft-lb).

From the factory, the Subaru Forester 2005 is offered with OEM tires in the following sizes: 205/70R15, 215/60R16, 215/55R17, 225/55R17, 225/45R18, 235/45R18. These sizes determine compatibility when shopping for replacement or upgraded tires and wheels.