2005 Subaru Legacy Wheel Offset

Quick specs

Wheel size
Multiple — see configurations
Offset
Multiple — see configurations
Backspacing
Multiple — see configurations
Bolt pattern
5×100
Center bore
56.1 mm
Thread
M12×1.25
Tire size
Multiple — see configurations

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Showing matching bolt patterns and offsets up to 30 mm lower. Confirm center bore, load rating, and clearance at Tire Rack.

OEM configurations

ConfigurationFrontRearOffsetBackspacingTireBolt patternCenter boreThread
2.5i · H4, Petrol6x156.5x17ET555.17 in195/65R15 / 205/50R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.5i · H4, Petrol6.5x166.5x17ET555.42 in205/60R16 / 205/50R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.5i · H4, Petrol7x176.5x17ET50 / ET555.47 in215/45R17 / 205/50R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.5i GT · H4, Petrol7x177x18ET555.67 in215/45R17 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.5i GT · H4, Petrol7.5x177x18ET52 / ET555.80 in235/40R17 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.5i GT · H4, Petrol8x187x18ET48 / ET555.89 in235/35R18 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
3.0i R · 3.0L, H6, Petrol7x177x18ET555.67 in215/45R17 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
3.0i R · 3.0L, H6, Petrol7.5x177x18ET52 / ET555.80 in235/40R17 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
3.0i R · 3.0L, H6, Petrol8x187x18ET48 / ET555.89 in235/35R18 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0i · 2.0L, H4, Petrol6.5x167x17ET555.42 in205/55R16 / 205/50R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0i · 2.0L, H4, Petrol7.5x177x17ET52 / ET555.80 in225/45R17 / 205/50R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.5i · 2.5L, H4, Petrol7x177x18ET555.67 in215/45R17 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.5i · 2.5L, H4, Petrol7.5x177x18ET52 / ET555.80 in235/40R17 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.5i · 2.5L, H4, Petrol8x187x18ET48 / ET555.89 in235/35R18 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0CNG (DBA-BL5) · H4, Natural gas6.5x166.5x17ET555.42 in205/55R16 / 205/50R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0CNG (DBA-BL5) · H4, Natural gas7x176.5x17ET555.67 in215/45R17 / 205/50R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0CNG (TA-BL5) · H4, Natural gas6.5x167x18ET555.42 in205/55R16 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0CNG (TA-BL5) · H4, Natural gas7x177x18ET555.67 in215/45R17 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0GT AT (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol7x17—ET555.67 in215/45R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0GT AT (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol7.5x17—ET525.80 in235/40R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0GT AT (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol8x18—ET485.89 in235/35R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0GT B (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol7x18—ET555.67 in215/45R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0GT B (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol7.5x18—ET525.80 in235/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0GT B (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol8x18—ET485.89 in235/35R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0GT MT (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol7x17—ET555.67 in215/45R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0GT MT (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol7.5x17—ET525.80 in235/40R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0GT MT (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol8x18—ET485.89 in235/35R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0R AT (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol7x177x18ET555.67 in215/45R17 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0R AT (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol7.5x187x18ET52 / ET555.80 in225/40R18 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0R MT (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol7x17—ET555.67 in215/45R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0R MT (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol7.5x17—ET525.80 in235/40R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0R MT (TA-BL5) · H4, Petrol8x18—ET485.89 in235/35R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0R MT (TA-BP5) · H4, Petrol7x177x18ET555.67 in215/45R17 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0R MT (TA-BP5) · H4, Petrol7.5x187x18ET52 / ET555.80 in225/40R18 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0T (ABA-BP5) · H4, Petrol7x17—ET555.67 in215/45R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0T (ABA-BP5) · H4, Petrol8x18—ET485.89 in235/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0T (ABA-BP5) · H4, Petrol8.5x18—ET456.02 in245/35R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0i (CBA-BL5) · H4, Petrol6.5x16—ET555.42 in205/55R165x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0i (CBA-BL5) · H4, Petrol6.5x17—ET555.42 in205/45R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0i (CBA-BL5) · H4, Petrol7x17—ET555.67 in215/45R175x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0i (CBA-BP5) · H4, Petrol6.5x167.5x16ET555.42 in205/55R16 / 225/50R165x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0i (CBA-BP5) · H4, Petrol7x167.5x16ET555.67 in215/55R16 / 225/50R165x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0i CNG (CBA-BP5) · H4, Natural gas6.5x167.5x16ET555.42 in205/55R16 / 225/50R165x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
2.0i CNG (CBA-BP5) · H4, Natural gas7x167.5x16ET555.67 in215/55R16 / 225/50R165x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
3.0R (CBA-BLE) · H6, Petrol7x177x18ET555.67 in215/45R17 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25
3.0R (CBA-BLE) · H6, Petrol8x197x18ET48 / ET555.89 in235/35R19 / 215/40R185x10056.1 mmM12 x 1.25

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Real-World 2005 Subaru Legacy Wheel Setups

Observed aftermarket setups from documented Modified1 builds. These are individual build records — not OEM specifications and not clearance guarantees for every vehicle.

Common custom wheel sizes

Among builds in our database for this model year:

  • 18-inch — 2 documented builds
  • 17-inch — 1 documented build

3 documented builds.

2005 Subaru Legacy custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×8 ET48 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Subaru Legacy build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota Tarmac 3

Front
18×8 ET48 · 225/40R18
Rear
—
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

  • Outer edge 19.7 mm farther toward fender (more outward poke)
  • Inner edge 5.7 mm closer to suspension (less inner clearance)
  • Width +1" vs OEM
2005 Subaru Legacy custom wheel setup

Staggered · 18×8 / Rear unknown

Documented on a 2005 Subaru Legacy build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

Wheel: Rota D2

Front
18×8
Rear
—
Compared with OEM

Compared with the 18×7 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

    2005 Subaru Legacy custom wheel setup

    Staggered · 17×8 / Rear unknown

    Documented on a 2005 Subaru Legacy build — observed custom fitment, not a universal fit guarantee.

    Wheel: Rota Boost

    Front
    17×8
    Rear
    —
    Compared with OEM

    Compared with the 17×6.5 ET55 OEM configuration. Calculated geometry only — not fit confirmation.

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