Subaru WRX bolt pattern: 5x100, 5x114.3. The table below gives the bolt pattern, centre bore and lug nut for each model year from 2002 to 2025; further down is the full 2025 spec sheet with factory rim size and offset range for aftermarket and forged rims.
Quick answer: The 2025 Subaru WRX uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 56.1 mm centre bore and M12x1.25 lug nuts. Factory wheels: 18x8.5J at ET55, front and rear. For aftermarket wheels, 18x9.5J ET38 sits flush and 18x9.5J ET22 is the most aggressive fit.
Forged wheels for the 2025 Subaru WRX — drilled 5x114.3 with a 56.1 mm centre bore, built to the offset you choose. From $220 per wheel, made to order in about 25 days.
Subaru WRX has used these bolt patterns: 5x100, 5x114.3 across the model years below. Check your exact year and body style before ordering wheels, then open the full guide for center bore, factory sizes and offset.
| Model year | Version | Bolt pattern | Center bore | Lug nut / bolt | Full guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002-2007 | GD (2nd gen Impreza WRX) | 5x100 | 56.1mm | M12x1.25 Nut | Generation summary |
| 2008-2014 | GR/GV (3rd gen Impreza WRX) | 5x100 | 56.1mm | M12x1.25 Nut | Generation summary |
| 2015-2021 | VA | 5x114.3 | 56.1mm | M12x1.25 Nut | Generation summary |
| 2022-2024 | VB | 5x114.3 | 56.1mm | M12x1.25 Nut | Generation summary |
| 2025 | All body styles | 5x114.3 | 56.1mm | M12x1.25 Nut | This page |
Generation-level rows are cross-checked against two independent published wheel-specification sources. Always confirm the hub on your own car before ordering.
Subaru WRX (2025): 5x114.3 bolt pattern, 56.1mm center bore. Factory wheels: 18x8.5J at ET55 offset, front and rear. Reference fitment ranges.
✓ Data check: the bolt pattern and center bore on this page match an independent fitment reference. Last reviewed September 25, 2026. How we verify
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| Configuration | Wheel Size & Offset |
|---|---|
| Factory (OE) | 18x8.5J at ET55 offset, front and rear |
| Flush Fitment | 18x9.5J at ET38 offset |
| Maximum Aggressive | 18x9.5J at ET22 offset |
Use these two references before ordering: the left diagram shows where each spec (PCD, center bore, offset, width and diameter) is measured on the wheel; the right diagram shows how positive, zero and negative offset shift the wheel face relative to the hub centerline.
On a symmetrical-AWD performance sedan like the WRX, wheel weight shows up directly in launch traction and mid-corner rotation — this is a platform where forging pays off in stopwatch terms, not just curb appeal. Because the WRX already runs a fairly aggressive factory offset, the margin between stock and our Flush reference is smaller than on a typical sedan, which keeps the swap predictable.
The WRX uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern, 56.1mm center bore, and an 18x8.5J ET55 wheel from the factory, front and rear. Our Flush Fitment reference is an 18x9.5J at ET38, which fills the fender opening on a stock or mildly lowered WRX. Our Maximum Aggressive reference is also an 18x9.5J but at ET22 — at that offset, verify strut and sway bar link clearance before ordering.
The 2025 Subaru WRX (Sport Sedan) uses a 5x114.3 bolt pattern with a 56.1mm center bore. Factory wheels are 18x8.5J at ET55 offset, front and rear.
Why the factory spec works for most owners:
ANKUSI builds these wheels — we are the forging factory, not a reseller. For the Subaru WRX (2025) we drill the 5x114.3 pattern and cut the centre bore to 56.1mm on our own CNC line, so the wheel hub-centres on the car with no spacer rings, in whatever diameter, width and offset you specify.
Converting these ET figures to backspacing? Use the wheel offset and backspacing calculator.
The figures on this page are part of our open wheel fitment dataset — 10,093 vehicles, free to download, CC BY 4.0.
For a flush look, a 18x9.5J wheel at ET38 offset (front and rear) is a commonly used starting point — clearance must be verified on a stock or mildly lowered Subaru WRX.
18x9.5J at ET22 offset is a more aggressive reference setup. Beyond this, expect rubbing under compression without fender rolling or camber correction.
Recommended setup: 18x8.5J ET55 | Economy impact: Negligible | Best for: Daily commuting, family use
Appearance: 7/10 | Comfort: 9.5/10 | Install difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆
Estimated cost: $1,200-1,500 (wheels + tires + install)
Recommended setup: 18x9.0J ET47 | Economy impact: -2 to -4% | Best for: Daily / street
Appearance: 8/10 | Comfort: 9/10 | Install difficulty: ★☆☆☆☆
Estimated cost: $1,950-2,550 (wheels + tires + install)
Recommended setup: 18x9.5J ET38 | Economy impact: -4 to -6% | Best for: Street
Appearance: 8.5/10 | Comfort: 8/10 | Install difficulty: ★★☆☆☆
Estimated cost: $2,600-3,400 (wheels + tires + install)
Recommended setup: 18x9.5J ET30 | Economy impact: -6 to -9% | Best for: Show / occasional track
Appearance: 9/10 | Comfort: 6.5/10 | Install difficulty: ★★★☆☆
Estimated cost: $3,900-5,000 (wheels + tires + install)
Recommended setup: 18x9.5J ET22 | Economy impact: -8 to -12% | Best for: Show only
Appearance: 9.5/10 | Comfort: 4/10 | Install difficulty: ★★★★☆
Estimated cost: $4,800-6,200+ (wheels + tires + install)
| Metric | Tier A | Tier B | Tier C | Tier D | Tier E |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Spec | 18x8.5J ET55 | 18x9.0J ET47 | 18x9.5J ET38 | 18x9.5J ET30 | 18x9.5J ET22 |
| Economy Impact | Negligible | -2 to -4% | -4 to -6% | -6 to -9% | -8 to -12% |
| Appearance | 7/10 | 8/10 | 8.5/10 | 9/10 | 9.5/10 |
| Comfort | 9.5/10 | 9/10 | 8/10 | 6.5/10 | 4/10 |
| Install Difficulty | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★☆☆☆☆ | ★★☆☆☆ | ★★★☆☆ | ★★★★☆ |
| Cost Range | $1,200-1,500 | $1,950-2,550 | $2,600-3,400 | $3,900-5,000 | $4,800-6,200+ |
| Best For | Daily commuting, family use | Daily / street | Street | Show / occasional track | Show only |
The examples below are compiled from typical ANKUSI customer configurations and are labeled as reference cases, not individually verified real-world builds.
Case 1: Daily Driver (Factory-Style)
Profile: Everyday driving, prioritizes comfort and low running cost.
Setup: 18x8.5J ET55
Cost: ~$620
Outcome: Minimal visual change, ride and fuel economy essentially unaffected.
Case 2: Balanced Enthusiast (Balanced / Flush Fit)
Profile: Wants a sportier stance without sacrificing daily usability.
Setup: 18x9.5J ET38
Cost: ~$3,000
Outcome: Noticeable visual upgrade, fuel economy drop within the expected range.
Case 3: Show Build (Max Aggressive)
Profile: Built primarily for shows or occasional track/show use.
Setup: 18x9.5J ET22
Cost: ~$5,500
Outcome: Maximum visual impact; daily comfort and fuel economy are heavily compromised, physical test fit required before production.
Backspacing is calculated as wheel width (in) ÷ 2 + offset (mm) ÷ 25.4 + 0.5 (flange allowance):
Want to check a different width or offset before you order? Use our Offset & Backspacing Calculator to solve the numbers yourself, or can't find your exact Subaru spec, or want a wheel built to a custom offset for your Subaru WRX? Contact ANKUSI with your bolt pattern and offset target and we'll confirm the correct forged wheel spec for your build.
Need the older generations? Read our Subaru WRX wheel specs by generation guide for the 5x100 to 5x114.3 change, STI wheel swaps and offset tables.
Everything above is reference data. If you want wheels actually built to it, that is what ANKUSI does: we are a forged wheel factory in Guangzhou, China, IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 certified, forging on our own 10,000-ton press and producing over 120,000 wheels a year. Forging blank, CNC machining, finishing, coating and inspection all happen in the same building — nothing is subcontracted and nothing is relabelled from another manufacturer.
Every set is cut to order, so the 5x114.3 pattern and the 56.1mm centre bore are machined for this car specifically rather than shimmed with adaptor rings. Diameter, width, offset, concavity, monoblock or multi-piece construction and the finish are all yours to choose — most Subaru orders on this platform land somewhere between the 18x9.5J ET38 flush setup and the 18x9.5J ET22 aggressive setup referenced above.
Designs we already tool for the 5x114.3 pattern — each one is re-cut to your sizes and offsets:
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5x114.3 is used by 20.0% of the vehicle pages in our English fitment guide (1,300 of 6,503); 1.5% of those also use a 56.1 mm center bore.
Backspacing ≈ width/2 + ET/25.4 + 0.5 in. "Inward" means closer to the suspension; "outward" means closer to the fender lip.
| Setup | Size | ET | Backspacing | Inward vs OE | Outward vs OE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Factory (OE) | 18x8.5J | ET55 | 6.92 in (176 mm) | — | — |
| Flush | 18x9.5J | ET38 | 6.75 in (171 mm) | −4 mm | +30 mm |
| Maximum | 18x9.5J | ET22 | 6.12 in (155 mm) | −20 mm | +46 mm |
A wheel with a center bore larger than 56.1 mm needs a hub-centric ring. The most common combinations:
| Wheel bore | Ring size |
|---|---|
| 57.1 mm | 57.1 → 56.1 mm |
| 60.1 mm | 60.1 → 56.1 mm |
| 63.4 mm | 63.4 → 56.1 mm |
| 64.1 mm | 64.1 → 56.1 mm |
| 73.1 mm | 73.1 → 56.1 mm |
ANKUSI forged wheels are bored to exactly 56.1 mm for this vehicle, so no ring is needed.
Data checked against: avtoreference.com.
This record is part of the open ANKUSI Wheel Fitment Dataset (DOI 10.5281/zenodo.23241521, CC BY 4.0).
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Bolt pattern and center bore on this page were cross-checked against at least two independent sources before publication. Last reviewed 2026-09-25. Spotted an error? Email info@ankusi.com and we will verify and correct it.