1998 Subaru Forester Bolt Pattern
Checking fitment for your vehicle? Below you will find the factory bolt pattern (also known as the lug pattern) for the 1998 Subaru Forester, along with offset and center bore data.
| Bolt Pattern (Lug Pattern) | 5x100 |
|---|---|
| Lug Nut / Bolt Size | N 12x1.25 |
| Center Bore (CB) | 56.1 mm |
| Offset (ET) | 55 |
| Torque Specs | 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm) |
Fitment Notes
The 1998 Subaru Forester has a bolt pattern of 5x100.
This means it is a 5 lug pattern with a circle diameter of 100mm. When shopping for aftermarket wheels, ensure the "lug pattern" or "PCD" matches these numbers.
Year-to-Year Fitment Context
In our dataset, Subaru Forester appears from 1998 to 2025 (28 model years).
Across model years, this model appears with 2 bolt patterns (5x100, 5x114.3).
- Observed bolt-pattern variants for this model: 2
- Observed center-bore variants for this model: 1
- Observed lug-size variants for this model: 2
- Observed total offset span across years: 7.0 mm
5x100 Pattern Context
This bolt pattern appears on 447 vehicles in our current database and is considered moderately common.
Examples of other vehicles using 5x100:
Fitment Checklist Before You Buy Wheels
- Verify thread pitch before installation; M12x1.25 and M12x1.5 are not interchangeable.
- Torque lugs in a star pattern to 80 ft-lbs (108 Nm), then re-check torque after 50-100 km (30-60 miles).
- This model has multiple bolt-pattern records across years. Match wheels to exact year/trim before purchase.
Editorial Fitment Notes
Subaru Forester has multiple wheel-fitment records across generations, so matching exact year and trim is important before ordering wheels.
- Observed production years in our database: 1998-2025 (28 model years).
- Observed bolt-pattern variants: 2 (5x100, 5x114.3).
- Observed total offset span across years: 7.0 mm.
- Observed center-bore variants: 1 | lug-size variants: 2.
Data Quality & Review
Source note: Compiled from manufacturer fitment references, historical wheel data, and internal normalization rules.
Last reviewed: 2026-04-10 | Reviewed by: Bolt Pattern HQ Editorial Team
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