2000 Subaru Forester Wheel Offset
ET48 · ET45 · ET42 · ET40
Quick specs
- OEM offset
- ET48 · ET45 · ET42 · ET40
- Wheel size
- Multiple — see configurations
- Backspacing
- 4.89–5.77 in (9 configs)
- Bolt pattern
- 5×100
- Center bore
- 56.1 mm
- Tire size
- Multiple — see configurations
OEM configurations
| Configuration | Front | Rear | Offset | Backspacing | Tire | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Thread |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2.5i · EJ25, H4, Petrol | 6x15 | — | ET48 | 4.89 in | 205/70R15 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.5i · EJ25, H4, Petrol | 6.5x16 | — | ET48 | 5.14 in | 215/60R16 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.5i · EJ25, H4, Petrol | 7x17 | — | ET48 | 5.39 in | 225/55R17 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.5i · EJ25, H4, Petrol | 7.5x18 | — | ET45 | 5.52 in | 235/45R18 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0T (GF-SF5) · EJ20, H4, Petrol | 6.5x16 | — | ET48 | 5.14 in | 215/60R16 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0T (GF-SF5) · EJ20, H4, Petrol | 7x16 | — | ET48 | 5.39 in | 225/60R16 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0T (GF-SF5) · EJ20, H4, Petrol | 7.5x17 | — | ET45 | 5.52 in | 225/50R17 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0T (GF-SF5) · EJ20, H4, Petrol | 8x18 | — | ET45 | 5.77 in | 235/45R18 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0i (GF-SF5) · EJ20, H4, Petrol | 6x15 | — | ET48 | 4.89 in | 195/70R15 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0i (GF-SF5) · EJ20, H4, Petrol | 6x15 | — | ET48 | 4.89 in | 205/70R15 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0i (GF-SF5) · EJ20, H4, Petrol | 6.5x16 | — | ET48 | 5.14 in | 215/60R16 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0i (GF-SF5) · EJ20, H4, Petrol | 7x17 | — | ET45 | 5.27 in | 215/55R17 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0i (GF-SF5) · EJ20, H4, Petrol | 7.5x17 | — | ET42 | 5.40 in | 225/50R17 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.5i (GF-SF9) · EJ25, H4, Petrol | 6.5x16 | — | ET48 | 5.14 in | 215/60R16 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.5i (GF-SF9) · EJ25, H4, Petrol | 7x17 | — | ET48 | 5.39 in | 215/55R17 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.5i (GF-SF9) · EJ25, H4, Petrol | 7.5x17 | — | ET45 | 5.52 in | 235/50R17 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.5i (GF-SF9) · EJ25, H4, Petrol | 8x18 | 9x18 | ET42 / ET30 | 5.65 in | 235/45R18 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0T · 2.0L, EJ20, H4, Petrol | 6.5x16 | — | ET48 | 5.14 in | 215/60R16 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0T · 2.0L, EJ20, H4, Petrol | 7x17 | — | ET48 | 5.39 in | 215/55R17 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0T · 2.0L, EJ20, H4, Petrol | 7.5x17 | — | ET45 | 5.52 in | 235/50R17 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0T · 2.0L, EJ20, H4, Petrol | 8x18 | — | ET40 | 5.57 in | 235/45R18 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0i · 2.0L, EJ20, H4, Petrol | 6x15 | 7.5x18 | ET48 / ET45 | 4.89 in | 205/70R15 / 225/45R18 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0i · 2.0L, EJ20, H4, Petrol | 6.5x16 | 7.5x18 | ET48 / ET45 | 5.14 in | 215/60R16 / 225/45R18 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
| 2.0i · 2.0L, EJ20, H4, Petrol | 7x17 | 7.5x18 | ET48 / ET45 | 5.39 in | 225/50R17 / 225/45R18 | 5x100 | 56.1 mm | M12 x 1.25 |
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OEM offsets are catalog configurations, not an aftermarket “safe ET range.” Matching offset alone does not confirm clearance. Documented custom builds are observed setups only.