Subaru Forester Spare Tires

The Subaru Forester used 5x100 mm and 5x4.5" (5x114.3 mm) bolt pattern variations from 1997 to 2024 along with tire diameters ranging from 26.2" to 27.7" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicles with larger brake calipers and anti-lock brakes or traction control systems.


The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Subaru Forester years and options. In this case, 125/80R18, 145/60R20 and 145/85R18 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct Subaru Forester spare tire.

2019-Present Subaru Forester Spare Tires

This generation of the Subaru Forester began in 2019 and is still the current model being produced. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2023SubaruForester
5x4.5"
27.6-27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2022SubaruForester
5x4.5"
27.6-27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2021SubaruForester
5x4.5"
27.6-27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2020SubaruForester
5x4.5"
27.6-27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2019SubaruForester
5x4.5"
27.6-27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"

2014-2018 Subaru Forester Spare Tires

This generation of the Subaru Forester began in 2014 and was available through 2018. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including XT versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2018SubaruForester
5x100 mm
27.6-27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2017SubaruForester
5x100 mm
27.6-27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2016SubaruForester
5x100 mm
27.6-27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2015SubaruForester
5x100 mm
27.6-27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2014SubaruForester
5x100 mm
27.6-27.7"
145/85R18 | 27.7"

2009-2013 Subaru Forester Spare Tires

This generation of the Subaru Forester began in 2009 and was available through 2013. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including XT versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2013SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.7-27"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2012SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.7-27"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2011SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.7-27"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2010SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.7-27"
145/60R20 | 26.9"
2009SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.7-27"
145/60R20 | 26.9"

2003-2008 Subaru Forester Spare Tires

This generation of the Subaru Forester began in 2003 and was available through 2008. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including XT versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2008SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2-26.3"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2007SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2-26.3"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2006SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2005SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2004SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2003SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2"
125/80R18 | 25.9"

1997-2002 Subaru Forester Spare Tires

This generation of the Subaru Forester began in 1997 and was available through 2002. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including S versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2002SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2-26.3"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2001SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2-26.3"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
2000SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2-26.3"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
1999SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2-26.3"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
1998SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2-26.3"
125/80R18 | 25.9"
1997SubaruForester
5x100 mm
26.2-26.3"
125/80R18 | 25.9"