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Subaru Forester generations and tyre sizes

Forester

I

1997 – 2001
Petrol90–125 kW (122–170 PS)Manual / Automatic
Forester I (1. Facelift)

I (1. Facelift)

2001 – 2002
Petrol92–130 kW (125–177 PS)Manual / Automatic
Forester II

II

2002 – 2005
LPG, Petrol92–155 kW (125–211 PS)Manual / Automatic
Forester II (1. Facelift)

II (1. Facelift)

2005 – 2008
LPG, Petrol116–169 kW (158–230 PS)Manual / Automatic
Forester III

III

2008 – 2011
Diesel, LPG, Petrol108–126 kW (147–171 PS)Manual / Automatic
Forester III (1. Facelift)

III (1. Facelift)

2011 – 2013
Diesel, Petrol108–110 kW (147–150 PS)Manual / Automatic
Forester IV

IV

2013 – 2015
Diesel, Petrol108–177 kW (147–241 PS)Manual / Automatic
Forester IV (1. Facelift)

IV (1. Facelift)

2015 – 2020
Diesel, Petrol108–177 kW (147–241 PS)Manual / Automatic
Forester V

V

2020 – 2021
Petrol110 kW (150 PS)Automatic
Forester Forester V (1. Facelift)

Forester V (1. Facelift)

2021 – 2025
Petrol110 kW (150 PS)Automatic
Forester Forester VI

Forester VI

2025 – Now
Petrol100 kW (136 PS)Automatic

For the Subaru Forester in 2026, the top-rated Winter tyres are Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (rated 9.6/10) and Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (rated 9.4/10). The Subaru Forester uses 12 tyre sizes across 11 generations. The Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 excels in Snow performance while the Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 stands out in Dry performance. Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.

Source: aggregated data from ADAC, TCS, Auto Bild, GTÜ and other independent tyre testing organizations.

Winter tyres for Subaru Forester - market overview, tests, reviews 2026

Best Winter tyres for Subaru Forester

Best tyres for Subaru Forester by category

Best for dry
Pirelli SCORPION WINTER
9.4/10
Best for wet
Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005
9.2/10
Best for comfort
Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4
8.7/10
Best for noise
GoodYear UltraGrip Performance+
8.9/10
Best for snow
BFGoodrich G-FORCE WINTER 2
9.5/10
Best overall
Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330
9.6/10

Tyre comparison for Subaru Forester

#TyreRatingWetDryNoiseComfortSegmentFit
1Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W3309.68.07.16.37.8Upper-middle50%
2Michelin PILOT ALPIN 59.47.58.87.68.1Premium91%
3Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P9.18.38.38.08.0Premium150%
4Bridgestone Blizzak LM-0059.09.28.48.48.3Premium150%
5Continental WinterContact TS 850P SUV9.08.78.97.97.9Premium66%

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best Winter tyres for Subaru Forester?
Based on aggregated test results, the top-rated Winter tyres for Subaru Forester are: Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 (9.6/10), Michelin PILOT ALPIN 5 (9.4/10), Continental ContiWinterContact TS 850P (9.1/10). Rankings based on aggregated professional tyre test results.
What tyre sizes fit Subaru Forester?
The Subaru Forester uses the following tyre sizes: 205/70 R15, 215/60 R16, 225/45 R18, 215/55 R17, 215/65 R16, 225/55 R17, 225/60 R17, 225/55 R18, 245/50 R18, 225/50 R19, 245/45 R19, 235/50 R19.
How many generations does the Subaru Forester have?
The Subaru Forester has 11 generations, from 1997 to 2025.
What is the best tyre for wet roads for Subaru Forester?
For wet road performance on Subaru Forester, the top-rated tyres are Bridgestone Blizzak LM-005 (9.2/10) And Michelin PILOT ALPIN PA4 (8.7/10).
Are Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 good for Subaru Forester?
Yes, the Hankook Winter i*cept evo3 W330 is the top-rated tyre for Subaru Forester with a rating of 9.6/10. Its strongest discipline is snow. It covers 50% of Subaru Forester tyre sizes.
How to choose tyres for Subaru Forester?
To choose the right tyres for Subaru Forester: 1) Check which tyre sizes fit your generation. 2) Choose between summer, winter, or all-season tyres. 3) Compare test ratings from independent organizations. 4) Consider your driving priorities (wet safety, comfort, mileage). 5) Decide between premium and budget segments based on your budget.

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