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2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Wheels & Rims

Fitment shared across: 2.5 X, 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS Premium, Anniversary Edition, Sports 2.5 X, X

Trims / Fitments:2.5 X2.5 XT

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2017 Subaru forester xt 20 touring metallic grey fitted with Enkei TS10 5x114.3 18x8+40 Black $350 wheels
2017 Subaru forester xt 20 touring metallic grey

Enkei TS10 5x114.3 18x8+40 Black

$350

2017 Subaru forester xt 20 touring metallic grey fitted with ESR Wheels APEX SERIES AP6 5x120 19x9.5 +35 Hyper Silver $349 wheels
2017 Subaru forester xt 20 touring metallic grey

ESR Wheels APEX SERIES AP6 5x120 19x9.5 +35 Hyper Silver

$349

2017 Subaru forester xt dark grey metallic fitted with DOLCE PERFORMANCE GHOST 5x114.3 20x8.5 +38 Gloss Black $360 wheels
2017 Subaru forester xt dark grey metallic

DOLCE PERFORMANCE GHOST 5x114.3 20x8.5 +38 Gloss Black

$360

2017 Subaru forester xt dark metallic grey fitted with Kansei K11G Tandem 5x114.3 19x9.5 22 Gunmetal $385 wheels
2017 Subaru forester xt dark metallic grey

Kansei K11G Tandem 5x114.3 19x9.5 22 Gunmetal

$385

2017 Subaru Forester Xt 20 Touring Metallic Grey fitted with Enkei DRACO 5x114.3 18x8.0+45 Anthracite $263.2 wheels
2017 Subaru Forester Xt 20 Touring Metallic Grey

Enkei DRACO 5x114.3 18x8.0+45 Anthracite

$263.2

2017 Subaru Forester Xt Dark Grey Metallic fitted with fifteen52 CHICANE 5x114.3 / 5x100 18x8.5 +35 GOLD (GLOSS GOLD) $325 wheels
2017 Subaru Forester Xt Dark Grey Metallic

fifteen52 CHICANE 5x114.3 / 5x100 18x8.5 +35 GOLD (GLOSS GOLD)

$325

2017 Subaru Forester Xt Dark Metallic Grey fitted with Enkei Adventurer 5x114.3 18x8+35 Matte Bronze $330 wheels
2017 Subaru Forester Xt Dark Metallic Grey

Enkei Adventurer 5x114.3 18x8+35 Matte Bronze

$330

2003 Subaru Forester XS fitted with Work Meister S1 3P 5x100 17x7+3 A Disk Silver $690 wheels
2003 Subaru Forester XS

Work Meister S1 3P 5x100 17x7+3 A Disk Silver

$690

2002 Subaru forester fitted with Work Meister S1 2P 5x100 15x6.5+45 A Disk Titanium Gold $470 wheels
2002 Subaru forester

Work Meister S1 2P 5x100 15x6.5+45 A Disk Titanium Gold

$470

2002 subaru forester fitted with Work Meister S1 3P 5x100 17x7+36 W Disk Silver $690 wheels
2002 subaru forester

Work Meister S1 3P 5x100 17x7+36 W Disk Silver

$690

2002 subaru forester fitted with Work Meister M1 3p 5x100 16x7+43 O Disk Silver $580 wheels
2002 subaru forester

Work Meister M1 3p 5x100 16x7+43 O Disk Silver

$580

2002 subaru forester fitted with Work Emotion Zr10 5x100 17x7 +38 Glim Black Diamond Rim cut $570 wheels
2002 subaru forester

Work Emotion Zr10 5x100 17x7 +38 Glim Black Diamond Rim cut

$570

2002 Subaru Forester fitted with EMITZ 18x10.5 0mm wheels
2002 Subaru Forester

EMITZ

18x10.5 0mm

2008 Subaru Forester fitted with SR01 18x10.5 22mm wheels
2008 Subaru Forester

SR01

18x10.5 22mm

2017 Subaru Forester fitted with Rotiform CVT 20x8.5 32mm wheels
2017 Subaru Forester

Rotiform CVT

20x8.5 32mm

2006 Subaru Forester fitted with Rota Grid R 18x9.5 38mm wheels
2006 Subaru Forester

Rota Grid R

18x9.5 38mm

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Showing 8 of 8+ wheels compatible with the 2008 Subaru Forester

KATANA RACING KR03 5x100 18x8 +40 Matte Bronze wheel for 2008 Subaru Forester

KATANA RACING

KATANA RACING KR03 5x100 18x8 +40 Matte Bronze

18x8

$215.00/ea

HERITAGE WHEEL BUSHIDO MONOC 5x100 18x8.5 +35 WHITE wheel for 2008 Subaru Forester

Heritage Wheel

HERITAGE WHEEL BUSHIDO MONOC 5x100 18x8.5 +35 WHITE

18x8.5

$309.00/ea

HERITAGE WHEEL BUSHIDO MONOC 5x100 18x8.5 +35 CHROME wheel for 2008 Subaru Forester

Heritage Wheel

HERITAGE WHEEL BUSHIDO MONOC 5x100 18x8.5 +35 CHROME

18x8.5

$369.00/ea

Heritage Wheel EBISU MonoC 5x100 18x8.5+35 White wheel for 2008 Subaru Forester

Heritage Wheel

Heritage Wheel EBISU MonoC 5x100 18x8.5+35 White

18x8.5

$309.00/ea

HERITAGE WHEEL BUSHIDO MONOC 5x100 18x9.5 +38 CHROME wheel for 2008 Subaru Forester

Heritage Wheel

HERITAGE WHEEL BUSHIDO MONOC 5x100 18x9.5 +38 CHROME

18x9.5

$369.00/ea

HERITAGE WHEEL BUSHIDO MONOC 5x100 18x9.5 +12 CHROME wheel for 2008 Subaru Forester

Heritage Wheel

HERITAGE WHEEL BUSHIDO MONOC 5x100 18x9.5 +12 CHROME

18x9.5

$369.00/ea

KATANA RACING KR08 5x100 18x8 +40 Matte Bronze wheel for 2008 Subaru Forester

KATANA RACING

KATANA RACING KR08 5x100 18x8 +40 Matte Bronze

18x8

$215.00/ea

KATANA RACING KR07 5x100 18x8 +40 Glossy Black wheel for 2008 Subaru Forester

KATANA RACING

KATANA RACING KR07 5x100 18x8 +40 Glossy Black

18x8

$215.00/ea

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Your 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X rolls on a 5x100 bolt pattern, shared across the 2.5 XS, 2.5 XS Premium, Anniversary Edition, Sports 2.5 X, and X trims. The stock setup features 16x6.5 wheels, giving you a solid foundation for an upgrade. ThreePiece.us carries premium brands like Work Wheels, Enkei, and Motegi Racing, all verified to bolt directly onto your Forester.

Sizing up opens exciting possibilities—16, 17, and 18-inch options are all available through our catalog. Whether you prefer the aggressive look of an 18x8 or the balanced stance of a 17x7, every wheel ships free to the lower 48 states. Our in-stock selection ensures your Forester gets the perfect fitment without compromise.

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Wheel Fitment Guide — What Works & What to Avoid

Your 2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X bolts on with a 5x100 bolt pattern and rolls on 16x6.5 wheels at 48mm offset from the factory. You can step up to 17-inch or 18-inch wheels in the same width or wider, ranging from 16x7 all the way to 18x8, and the fitment stays square across all four corners without stagger concerns.

Keep in mind that only 5x100 wheels will fit this Forester—no other bolt pattern works. The hub has a 56.1mm center bore, so if your wheel's bore runs larger, you'll need hub-centric rings to ensure proper seating. Pushing too wide or running aggressive negative offsets can invite fender and suspension rubbing, so stick within the compatible sizes listed to avoid clearance headaches.

Every wheel we stock for your Forester is verified to bolt straight on and ships free throughout the lower 48 states. Brands like Katana Racing, Work Wheels, Enkei, and Motegi Racing all have fitments ready to ship.

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Wheel Fitment Specifications

The 5x100 bolt pattern determines which wheels physically bolt onto your truck, while the 56.1mm center bore ensures a hub-centric fit. The factory equips this truck with 16x6.5 wheels at a +48 offset.

Bolt Pattern (PCD)

5x100

Center Bore (Hub)

56.1mm

Stock Wheel Size

16x6.5

Factory Offset

+48

Lug Type

nut

Thread Size

M12x1.25

Torque Spec

74 ft-lbs

TPMS

Yes

2008 Subaru Forester 2.5 X Compatible Wheel Sizes

Wheel SizeOffset RangeCompatible TiresNotes
16x6.5+35 to +52215/65R16
17x6.5+35 to +52225/55R17, 225/60R17
16x7+35 to +52215/60R16
17x7+35 to +52225/55R17, 225/60R17
18x7+35 to +52225/50R18
16x7.5+35 to +52215/65R16, 215/60R16
17x7.5+35 to +52225/55R17, 225/60R17
18x7.5+35 to +52225/50R18
19x7.5+35 to +52225/45R19
17x8+35 to +52225/55R17, 225/60R17
18x8+35 to +52225/50R18

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