2022–present · saloon

Subaru WRX VB wheel fitment

The VB WRX uses the five-stud pattern shared with the VA, with square factory wheel and tyre packages. Wider 18-inch wheels are common, while the TR and tS brake packages require their own clearance checks.

5x114.3 bolt pattern · 56.1 mm centre bore · Stock wheels: 17 × 8, 18 × 8.5, 19 × 8.5 inch · Stock tyres: 235/45 R17, 245/40 R18, 245/35 R19

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Quick specs

Subaru WRX VB hub and fastener specifications
SpecificationValue
Bolt pattern
Stock tyre sizes
Centre bore56.1 mm
Fastener and threadWheel nut, M12x1.25
Tightening torque120 Nm (confirm in your handbook)

Stock wheels and tyres

Factory options vary by trim and market. Match your car to the row below and check its tyre placard before using it as a baseline.

Factory wheels and tyres by trim and axle
TrimAxleWheelTyre
Base, 17-inch packageFront and rear17 × 8 inch, ET55235/45 R17
Premium / Limited / GT, 18-inch packageFront and rear18 × 8.5 inch, ET55245/40 R18
TR / tS, 19-inch packageFront and rear19 × 8.5 inch, ET55245/35 R19

Read these before choosing wheels for the WRX: they explain the offset, fitment and hub numbers in this guide.

Popular community setups

Starting points for a build. Read the notes with each setup, especially if your car is lowered or has different brakes.

18-inch road and track setup

Front and rear
18 × 9.5 inch, ET40 · 265/35 R18

An Apex customer car uses these wheels and 265/35 tyres, recorded as a direct fit. Confirm the wheel design against TR or tS Brembos rather than extending the standard-brake claim to every trim.

18-inch flush road setup

Front and rear
18 × 9.5 inch, ET38 · 255/35 R18

Subimods lists this as a common VB combination. Clearance on lowered cars depends on alignment, tyre shape and the plastic arch extensions.

Width and offset guidance

Offset range

Check the exact setup

There is no confirmed range for this car yet. Compare a known wheel with your proposed size and measure both sides.

Common width limit

Measure before ordering

A maximum width has not been confirmed. Tyre shape, ride height and alignment all change the available space.

These figures belong to the setups described here. Combining the widest wheel with either end of the offset range does not guarantee a safe fit. For how ET moves the wheel in and out, read wheel offset explained; for how far the tyre can sit out, see flush, poke and tucked fitment.

Clearance notes

  • Subaru specifies 120 Nm for the wheel nuts. The independent fitment reference agrees.
  • TR and tS have larger Brembo brakes. A wheel that fits a normal VB may not clear these calipers; check the manufacturer’s brake template.
  • Some retailer guides label TR and tS stock wheels as 18-inch. Subaru specifies 19-inch tyres for the tS, and TR owners confirm 19x8.5 ET55 wheels. Those manufacturer and original-wheel references take precedence.
  • The 5x114.3 pattern does not make older 5x100 WRX wheels compatible. All four tyres should be a matched set.
  • Check full steering lock and suspension travel with the car loaded. Match wheel load rating, tyre load and speed ratings, fastener seats and brake clearance.

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Run the numbers

These tools start with the Base, 17-inch package front size. Choose your own trim or axle in the calculator if it differs.

Questions

What bolt pattern does the VB WRX use?

5x114.3 with a 56.1 mm centre bore and M12x1.25 nuts.

What wheels are standard on a WRX TR?

19x8.5 ET55 with 245/35 R19 tyres. The 18-inch package belongs to other trims.

Is 18x9.5 ET38 a common VB fitment?

Yes, including 255/35 R18 tyres. Verify suspension travel, arch clearance and the brake package on the actual car.

What is the VB WRX wheel-nut torque?

120 Nm, as specified in Subaru’s owner manual.

What size tyres does the Subaru WRX VB have?

Factory tyre (tire) sizes for the 2022–present Subaru WRX VB are 235/45 R17, 245/40 R18 and 245/35 R19, depending on trim. Your tyre placard shows the size for your car.

What wheel size does the Subaru WRX VB use?

Factory wheels are 17 × 8 inch, 18 × 8.5 inch and 19 × 8.5 inch, depending on trim. The stock table lists the offset for each.

What is the Subaru WRX VB centre bore?

56.1 mm. Aftermarket wheels with a larger bore need hub-centric rings sized to it.

Specs checked against

This guide is a starting point, not a fitment guarantee. Specs can differ by market, trim and previous modifications. Confirm all sizes, clearances and fastener requirements with a qualified wheel and tyre professional before buying or fitting parts.

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