2012 Subaru Forester Tire Size and Wheel Specifications
2012 Subaru Forester Tire Size and Wheel Specifications with application table, generation boundaries, verification steps.
Subaru's 2012 Forester 2.5L table lists P215/65R16 96H tires on 16 x 6.5 J/JJ wheels and P225/55R17 95H tires on 17 x 7 J/JJ wheels. Both factory wheel rows use 48-mm offset and a 100-mm pitch-circle diameter.
Subaru's 2012 Forester 2.5L table lists P215/65R16 96H tires on 16 x 6.5 J/JJ wheels and P225/55R17 95H tires on 17 x 7 J/JJ wheels. Both factory wheel rows use 48-mm offset and a 100-mm pitch-circle diameter.
This page is scoped to the cited naturally aspirated 2012 Forester 2.5L service table. Turbo models, another market, a different model year or an aftermarket wheel package require separate load, clearance and placard checks.
Interactive 2012 Forester 2.5L specification guide
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Subaru Forester Tire Size Specifications
| APPLICATION / ITEM | SPECIFICATION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 16-inch package | P215/65R16 96H | 16 x 6.5 J/JJ wheel |
| 17-inch package | P225/55R17 95H | 17 x 7 J/JJ wheel |
| Factory offset | 48 mm | 1.89 in; both listed rows |
| Pitch-circle diameter | 100 mm | 3.94 in; both listed rows |
The size molded into the tire does not supply the vehicle's normal inflation pressure. Subaru points to the tire-information label on the driver's door pillar. Match size, load index, speed symbol, rim width and all four rolling circumferences for AWD service.
The two factory 2012 tire-and-wheel rows
For the covered naturally aspirated Forester, Subaru pairs P215/65R16 96H tires with 16 x 6.5 J/JJ wheels and P225/55R17 95H tires with 17 x 7 J/JJ wheels. Both wheel rows specify 48-mm offset and a 100-mm pitch-circle diameter.
These dimensions describe factory combinations, not universal aftermarket approval. A replacement wheel also needs the correct center-bore fit, lug-seat geometry, load rating and caliper/suspension clearance. Offset changes can alter bearing load, steering feel and tire-to-body clearance even when diameter and bolt circle match.
AWD replacement and pressure checks
Subaru's all-wheel-drive system makes rolling-circumference matching important. Replace tires with the specified size and comparable construction/load capability, measure remaining tread on all four, and follow Subaru's limits for circumference differences rather than fitting one noticeably different tire because its sidewall code looks close.
Set cold inflation from the driver-door tire-information label, not from the maximum pressure molded into the tire. The service table intentionally points to that vehicle label. Recheck after temperature changes, rotations or load changes, and have alignment and suspension inspected when wear is uneven across an axle.
Application boundaries for 2012 Forester 2.5L
This page is scoped to the cited naturally aspirated 2012 Forester 2.5L service table. Turbo models, another market, a different model year or an aftermarket wheel package require separate load, clearance and placard checks.
The size molded into the tire does not supply the vehicle's normal inflation pressure. Subaru points to the tire-information label on the driver's door pillar. Match size, load index, speed symbol, rim width and all four rolling circumferences for AWD service.
Subaru 2012 Forester 2.5L specifications can change by model year, engine, platform, wheel, and installed component. Confirm the VIN or engine identity, part numbers, fastener condition, and the current manufacturer instructions before service.
Procedures used with this specification
These steps are the same for every vehicle in this family, so they are documented once rather than repeated on each page. The values above remain specific to this Subaru 2012 Forester 2.5L.
2012 Subaru Forester Tire Size and Wheel Specifications FAQs
What tire sizes are listed for a 2012 Subaru Forester 2.5?+
The cited table lists P215/65R16 96H and P225/55R17 95H factory packages.
What wheel sizes go with those tires?+
The 16-inch tire uses a 16 x 6.5 J/JJ wheel; the 17-inch tire uses a 17 x 7 J/JJ wheel.
What are the factory offset and pitch-circle diameter?+
Both listed rows use 48-mm offset and a 100-mm pitch-circle diameter.
Can tire pressure be taken from the sidewall?+
No. Use the cold-pressure values on the driver's door-pillar tire label; the sidewall number is not the vehicle's normal setting.
Technical sources
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