Subaru WRX Bolt Pattern | All Model Years

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At Conley Subaru, we get wheel and tire questions all the time, and the most important spec to confirm before you buy anything is the bolt pattern. It determines whether a wheel can physically mount to your WRX hub, and it is the difference between a clean, correct fit and a frustrating return. Below is a complete, model-year-by-model-year WRX bolt pattern breakdown, starting with the newest models first and grouping years where the specs stay the same.

What “bolt pattern” means on a Subaru WRX

A bolt pattern (also called PCD, or pitch circle diameter) is written like “5×114.3” or “5×100.”

  • The first number (5) is the number of lug holes.

  • The second number (114.3 or 100) is the diameter, in millimeters, of the circle formed by those lug holes.

If the bolt pattern does not match your car, the wheel will not bolt on correctly. Adapters exist, but they add complexity and can change fitment, so we generally recommend matching the proper bolt pattern for your specific WRX model year whenever possible.

Present to 2015 Subaru WRX bolt pattern

Bolt pattern: 5×114.3

If you drive a 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025, or 2026 WRX, your bolt pattern is 5×114.3.

This is the biggest dividing line in WRX wheel fitment. A lot of people upgrading from older WRX models get caught here, because earlier WRXs used a different pattern.

Model years covered: 2015–2026

2014 to 2002 Subaru Impreza WRX bolt pattern

Bolt pattern: 5×100

For WRX models sold under the Impreza WRX nameplate (commonly referred to as “Impreza WRX” in parts catalogs and wheel fitment guides), the bolt pattern is 5×100 through the 2014 model year.

That includes every year from 2002 through 2014. Subaru did adjust wheel widths, offsets, and factory wheel diameters across these years, but the bolt pattern stays consistent at 5×100 for WRX models in this range.

Model years covered: 2002–2014

Quick year-by-year coverage list

To make it easy to double-check, here is every WRX model year and its bolt pattern:

  • 2026: 5×114.3

  • 2025: 5×114.3

  • 2024: 5×114.3

  • 2023: 5×114.3

  • 2022: 5×114.3

  • 2021: 5×114.3

  • 2020: 5×114.3

  • 2019: 5×114.3

  • 2018: 5×114.3

  • 2017: 5×114.3

  • 2016: 5×114.3

  • 2015: 5×114.3

  • 2014: 5×100

  • 2013: 5×100

  • 2012: 5×100

  • 2011: 5×100

  • 2010: 5×100

  • 2009: 5×100

  • 2008: 5×100

  • 2007: 5×100

  • 2006: 5×100

  • 2005: 5×100

  • 2004: 5×100

  • 2003: 5×100

  • 2002: 5×100

The most common WRX wheel-fitment mistake we see

The classic issue is a 2002–2014 WRX owner ordering wheels meant for a 2015+ WRX, or the reverse. Even if the wheel “looks right” in photos, 5×100 and 5×114.3 are not interchangeable.

A quick rule we tell customers in the service drive and parts counter is:

  • WRX through 2014: 5×100

  • WRX 2015 and newer: 5×114.3

If you only remember one thing from this guide, remember that.

Final tips before you buy wheels for your WRX

Bolt pattern is step one, but a correct fit also depends on center bore, offset, wheel width, and brake clearance. Two practical tips:

  • If you are buying aftermarket wheels, use your model year (and trim) to confirm brake clearance, especially if you have upgraded brakes or a performance package.

  • If you are shopping used wheels locally, verify the bolt pattern stamped on the wheel or listed on the back of a spoke, not just what the seller says.

If you want, tell us your WRX model year and trim and what wheel size you are considering, and we can help you sanity-check the fitment the same way we do at Conley Subaru before customers spend money.

Conclusion

The Subaru WRX has used two main bolt patterns across its full history: 5×100 for 2002–2014, and 5×114.3 for 2015–2025, with early 2026 fitment listings also showing 5×114.3.
Once you match the bolt pattern to your model year, you are off to a strong start toward getting the right wheels the first time, with the stance, performance, and reliability WRX owners expect.