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Based on how your 2002 Subaru Forester is set up, you will have two tire options: either P205/70R15 tires on 15-inch wheels for the L models, or slightly larger P215/60R16 tires on 16-inch wheels for the S models. Each wheel will require five lug nuts with a universal 5x100 bolt pattern that also fits other model years. The lug nuts have an M12 X 1.25 thread and should be torqued to 100Nm, which is approximately 74 lb-ft per lug. It is recommended to give them a final tightening with a torque wrench to ensure safety and avoid under or over-torquing.
The recommended torque range for the lug nuts on a 2002 Subaru Forester is between 58 and 72 pound-feet.