Subaru Wheels and Rims

Subaru Aftermarket Wheel Fitment

Subaru is one of the highest enthusiast platforms in our customer base, anchored by the WRX, WRX STI, and BR-Z. The Outback, Forester, Crosstrek, and Ascent carry the mainstream wagon and SUV volume. The Impreza, Legacy, Solterra, and the discontinued Tribeca round out the lineup. Subaru fitment splits cleanly along one line. The older platforms and the smaller cars (BR-Z, Crosstrek, Impreza, base WRX through 2014, older Forester through 2013, older Legacy and Outback through 2014, Tribeca) use a 5x100 bolt pattern. The newer and larger platforms (WRX STI from 2005 onward, Forester from 2014, Legacy and Outback from 2015, Ascent, Solterra) use a 5x114.3 pattern. A wheel that fits your 2020 WRX may not fit your 2020 STI even though both wear the WRX badge. Element Wheels has measured fitment across the majority of Subaru platforms in our 10-model catalog so the wheels we show you have been validated for your exact chassis and brake setup. Pick your Subaru model below and you can rest assured the wheels and rims will fit the way you want every time.

Find your Subaru Model

Pick your Subaru model to see wheels and rims that fit. Most Subaru model pages cover multiple generations and call out the 5x100 to 5x114.3 transition by year. The most active aftermarket platforms are at the top, with the complete Subaru lineup below.

Most Popular Subaru Platforms

Complete Subaru Lineup

The Subaru Bolt Pattern Landscape

Subaru uses two main bolt patterns. The split is the most important fitment fact for Subaru shoppers because the same model name can carry different patterns across generations.

The 2015 Subaru WRX moved to 5x114.3 across the entire lineup (no more WRX versus STI split). The transition years and trim splits make Subaru one of the trickier platforms to cross-shop without knowing the exact year and trim.

WRX, STI, and BR-Z Wheel Fitment

The WRX and STI are Subaru's highest volume enthusiast platforms. The bolt pattern history is the most-asked question on these cars. The first generation WRX (2002-2004) used 5x100. The second generation (2005-2007) and third generation (2008-2014) split the WRX (5x100) from the STI (5x114.3). The fourth generation (2015-2021) and current fifth generation (2022 and newer) moved every WRX to 5x114.3. A 17 inch BBS wheel from a 2010 WRX will not fit a 2010 STI or a 2015 WRX.

The BR-Z is its own platform. It is built on the Subaru-Toyota joint sports car chassis (shared with the Toyota 86 and GR86) and uses 5x100. The BR-Z runs lower offsets than most Subaru sedans because the chassis is lower and wider. Aftermarket BR-Z customers often run aggressive staggered fitment for the stanced look or square fitment for track use. Our model page covers both setups.

How We Confirm Fitment

Element Wheels measures fitment on Subaru models we sell wheels for. For each chassis and brake combination we measure clearance from the wheel to the fender, gap between the back of the wheel and any suspension components, brake caliper height, hub protrusion, lug height, and how much room the front wheel has when turning lock to lock. We do this on the car, not from a spec sheet.

That measurement work covers the most active Subaru platforms across the catalog. The WRX generations are tracked separately because of the bolt pattern transition. The STI is tracked separately from the base WRX on 2005-2014 cars because the patterns differ. The Forester, Legacy, and Outback are tracked across the 5x100 to 5x114.3 transition years. The BR-Z is tracked separately because it is a sports car platform with its own offset window. Our fitment recommendations come from these direct measurements rather than manufacturer spec sheets.

Every wheel we recommend is backed by our Fitment Guarantee. If a wheel does not fit, we pick up the wheels and refund 100 percent. No risk to you.

Subaru Wheel and Rim FAQ

Get Subaru Wheels and Rims Right the First Time

Pick your Subaru model above to see wheels and rims that fit. We measure fitment on Subaru models we sell wheels for, separate the 5x100 and 5x114.3 generations, and call out the WRX versus STI trim split on 2005-2014 cars. Find your fit and start enjoying your build sooner.