Co-worker has a 2004 Forester with 205/60-16 bad tires for snow. I have 1990 5 bolt rims with 195/75-14 very new super aggressive snow tires. The outer tire diameter is within reason, the width a little less than I'd like. The real question is will the calipers/rotors on his car will clear the smaller rim inner diameter.

 

Yes we can try it and see if it fits, but I can see if anyone posts and save a hassle too 

Nope. You might be able to fit a 15" wheel but a 14" won't fit.

16" minimum wheel.

 

All 2003+ Foresters had min.16" wheels, Per Cars101.com

 

Wheels/Tires 
X - 16" Steel, M&S 215/60R16 Raised white letter 
XS 16" Alloy, M&S 215/60R16 Raised white letter

 

And bigger front disc rotors:

Forester X -   11.4" vented front disc with dual caliper piston, 9" rear drum.  
Forester XS - 11.4" vented front disc with dual caliper piston, 10.3" rear disc, with EBD Electronic Brake Force 

 

 

I've read about some 15" 'rally-style' (as in WRC) wheels, but none that were stock on Subarus, AFAIK.

 

GL,

TD

Edited December 23, 201510 yr by wtdash

Thanks.