2016 Subaru Forester Tire Size
Your Subaru was manufactured with different tire sizes. To determine the best tire size for your specific 2016 Subaru Forester, we first need to determine your rim size. Please review the information below.
How to Determine Rim Size
Check your existing tires. Your Subaru Forester's rim size is the number to the right of the R. In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.
Rim Size Selection
Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.
17-Inch Rims
2016 Subaru Forester
The original tire size for your 2016 Subaru Forester is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Subaru Forester's' tire size.
Trim Options:
2.5i2.5i Limited2.5i Premium
P225/60R17 98
Simplified Size: 225-60-17
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2016 Subaru Forester is P225/60R17 98H. A color-coded explanation of the 2016 Subaru Forester's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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225 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. | ||||||
17 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter. | ||||||
98 | This tire has a load index of 98, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1650 pounds (750 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
60 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 60%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 60% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 135 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |
18-Inch Rims
2016 Subaru Forester
The original tire size for your 2016 Subaru Forester is listed below. Tap on the box to view a color-coded explanation of your Subaru Forester's' tire size.
Trim Options:
2.0XT Premium2.0XT Touring2.5i Touring
P225/55R18 97
Simplified Size: 225-55-18
Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.
The original tire size for your 2016 Subaru Forester is P225/55R18 97H. A color-coded explanation of the 2016 Subaru Forester's tire size is shown below.
P | This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.
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225 | This number indicates that your tire has a width of 225 millimeters. | ||||||
18 | The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter. | ||||||
97 | This tire has a load index of 97, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1606 pounds (730 kg) or less. A higher number means the tire can carry more weight. A lower number means the opposite. | ||||||
55 | This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 55%. In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 55% of the width. In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 123 millimeters. | ||||||
R | This letter denotes how your tire was constructed. Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.
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This tire has a speed rating of H, which means 130 mph (210 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes. A higher speed becomes dangerous. |