Subaru Lug Pattern Guide
Let’s examine the Subaru lug patterns
Written by Matt Terzi
Reviewed by Melanie Reiff
Subaru lug patterns include 5x3.94” and 5x4.5”. You’ll need to know the exact measurements of your tire to know which pattern to go with for sure.
Subarus are revered for their reliability, comfort, and their prowess at tackling snowy roads. And whether you’re slapping a fresh pair of performance Pirellis on your
WRX
or prepping for some offroad adventures in your Outback
, you’ll want to know your Subaru’s lug pattern if you hope to swap out those wheels yourself.Jerry
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guide to help you find your Subaru lug pattern. So let’s get to it!Why you should know your Subaru’s lug pattern
A lug pattern—also referred to as a bolt pattern—indicates the number of lug nuts on a car’s wheel and the spacing between those lug nuts. It’s made up of two numbers, the first indicating how many lug nuts the wheel has, and the second noting the diameter of a box or circle running between them.
Most modern cars have four to six lug nuts, with five being the most common. Subarus all have five lugs. But the diameter of the imaginary circle between those lugs boils down to the model of the vehicle. In a Subaru, it’s always either 3.94” or 4.5”.
Subaru lug pattern guide
Let’s take a look at some Subaru lug pattern data. This will include the wheel size, lug pattern, offset, stud size, and hub/center bore size. All of this information can prove useful when you’re searching for new replacement rims.
Model | OEM wheel size | Lug pattern (inches) | Offset | Stud size | Hub/center bore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
1999-2018 Subaru Forester | 15"-19" | 5x3.94" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2019-2021 Subaru Forester | 17"-19" | 5x4.50" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2000-2013 Subaru Outback | 15"-19" | 5x3.94" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2014-2022 Subaru Outback | 17"-22" | 5x4.50" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2016-2021 Subaru Crosstrek | 15"-20" | 5x3.94" | -- | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2016-2021 Subaru Crosstrek Hybrid | 17"-19" | 5x3.94" | -- | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2013-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek | 16"-20" | 5x3.94" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2014-2015 Subaru XV Crosstrek Hybrid | 16"-20" | 5x3.94" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
1999-2021 Subaru Impreza | 15"-19" | 5x3.94" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2013-2014 Subaru Impreza WRX | 17"-20" | 5x3.94" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2001-2011 Subaru Impreza Outback Sport | 16"-19" | 5x3.94" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
17"-19" | 5x3.94" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 | |
2005-2012 Subaru Impreza WRX STi | 17"-20" | 5x4.50" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2019-2022 Subaru Ascent | 18"-20" | 5x4.50" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2015-2021 Subaru WRX | 17"-19" | 5x4.50" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2015-2020 Subaru WRX STI | 19"-20" | 5x4.50" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
1999-2014 Subaru Legacy | 14"-19" | 5x3.94" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2015-2022 Subaru Legacy | 16"-20" | 5x4.50" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2013-2020 Subaru BRZ | 17"-19" | 5x3.94" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2006-2014 Subaru Tribeca | 17"-22" | 5x4.50" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
2003-2006 Subaru Baja | 16"-18" | 5x3.94" | H | 12x1.25 | 56.1 |
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Okay, wait … that’s a lot of numbers. And apart from that one enthusiastic math teacher you had in the ninth grade who drank way too much coffee before talking about fractions, no one really gets excited by the potential for math.
The good news? You don’t need the dust off that scientific calculator, you just need to learn some important lug lingo!
OEM wheel size: OEM, or “original equipment manufacturer”, is a fancy way of saying something is made by the company specifically for the model. The OEM wheels are the wheels that originally came with your Subaru.
Lug pattern: Also referred to as a bolt pattern, the lug pattern denotes the number of lugs used and the spacial size of the diameter they form.
Offset: The distance between the wheel’s mounting surface and the very center of the wheel’s rim is called the “offset”. You might hear the phrase “positive offset,” meaning the wheels sit closer to the car, while negative means they’re further away.
Stud size: In a Subaru, these are shown as stud diameter in millimeters x the distance between the threads. In a Subaru, it’s 12mm x 1.25.
Center bore: The center bore of a wheel is the opening in the middle of the wheel on the hub. Subarus universally use a 56.1 center bore.
How to measure your Subaru’s lug pattern
Nearly every Subaru on the road today is mentioned above, but if yours isn’t, you can still find your lug pattern with a little help from a measuring tape or ruler with metric measurements.
Step one is easy: simply count how many lugs there are. But Subarus have always used five, so no worries there.
Next, you’ll want to measure the diameter of the lug pattern. You’ll do this by starting at the outer edge of any lug and measuring directly across to the lug opposite, ending in the middle of that lug.
Did you count five lug nuts and a diameter of 3.94”? That’s your lug pattern: 5x3.94.
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FAQs
Are all Subaru bolt patterns the same?
No, but they’re close! Subarus universally use 5x3.94” or 5x4.5” patterns. It will be one or the other, but different models, and even different trim levels, use different bolt or lug patterns.
What is a Subaru bolt pattern? Is that the same as a Subaru lug pattern?
Yes! These two phrases are interchangeable and both refer to the same thing: the pattern of lugs holding the wheel to the car.
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