Subaru Outback tire size & pressure 2015–2019
The 2015–2019 Subaru Outback came with 2 tire sizes depending on trim, from 225/65R17 (28.5″ tall) to 225/60R18 (28.6″ tall).
2015–2019 Subaru Outback tire size by trim
Pick your year and trim, or find it in the table.
Not sure which trim you have? The sticker on the driver's door frame lists your exact size and pressure. If it disagrees with this page, the sticker is right.
Spare: compact temporary (T155/80R17, 60 psi).
Subaru Outback tire pressure
The recommended cold tire pressure for every 2015–2019 Subaru Outback is 35 psi front, 33 psi rear.
Check it cold, before driving. The number on the tire itself is its maximum, not the target. How to check tire pressure
Other sizes that fit your factory wheels
Same wheels, within 3% of the original height.
Match the load and speed rating on your door sticker, and check a wider tire clears your Subaru Outback's suspension.
Subaru Outback bolt pattern and lug nut torque
Same on every 2015–2019 Subaru Outback. New wheels must match the bolt pattern and center bore.
Shopping for wheels? Try the wheel offset calculator.
Recalls, crash ratings and fuel economy
From NHTSA and the EPA. Open a year for details.
20155 5★28 mpg+
- Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive28 mpg
- Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, All-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Electronic Stability Control (Esc)
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured on July 20, 2015. The brake fluid used in these vehicles may contain excess moisture which may adversely affect the performance of the electronic stability control system. As such, these vehicles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 126, "Electronic Stability Control Systems."
Check your VIN for recall 16V251000 - Trailer Hitches
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Outback vehicles manufactured January 22, 2014, to August 18, 2014, and equipped with a Subaru accessory trailer hitch assembly. During installation, the trailer hitch mounting nuts may have been overtightened, potentially resulting in failure of the trailer hitch mounting studs.
Check your VIN for recall 14V577000 - Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Check your VIN for recall 15V502000 - SteeringPark it outside
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Check your VIN for recall 16V292000 - Forward Collision Avoidance
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2015 Legacy vehicles manufactured March 10, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Outback vehicles manufactured February 24, 2014, to April 16, 2015, Impreza vehicles manufactured September 9, 2014, to April 14, 2015, XV Crosstrek vehicles manufactured October 16, 2014, to April 15, 2015, and 2016 WRX vehicles manufactured March 23, 2015, and equipped with the Eyesight Driver Assist System. If the switch that activates the brake lights fails, the automatic pre-collision braking component of the driver assist system will not function.
Check your VIN for recall 15V366000
20164 5★28 mpg+
- Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive28 mpg
- Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, All-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Air Bags
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
Check your VIN for recall 19V910000 - SteeringPark it outside
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Check your VIN for recall 16V292000 - Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2015 and 2016 model year Subaru Legacy 4-Door and Outback vehicles manufactured July 3, 2015, to July 27, 2015. Transmission oil may leak from a deformed seal cap on the propeller shaft yoke.
Check your VIN for recall 15V502000 - Power Train
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016 Legacy vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 16, 2015, and Outback vehicles manufactured October 24, 2015, to November 17, 2015. Due to the improper tightening of the securing nuts, the drive shaft may separate from the rear differential.
Check your VIN for recall 15V794000
20174 5★28 mpg+
- Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S6), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive28 mpg
- Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, All-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Air Bags
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2016-2017 Outback vehicles. A replacement air bag control module may have been installed that is not compatible with the passenger air bag module, possibly affecting air bag deployment.
Check your VIN for recall 19V910000 - Suspension
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Outback vehicles manufactured June 20, 2016, to June 23, 2016. The affected vehicles may have improperly tightened attaching bolts for the front left and right brake calipers, wheel hubs, and the right stabilizer clamp.
Check your VIN for recall 16V576000 - Steering
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured September 21, 2016, to September 23, 2016. In the affected vehicles, the knee guard bracket may not be properly attached to the steering beam assembly.
Check your VIN for recall 16V716000 - SteeringPark it outside
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain model year 2016-2017 Legacy and Outback vehicles manufactured February 29, 2016, to May 6, 2016. The steering column on the affected vehicles may have been improperly machined, and as a result, turning the steering wheel may have no effect on the direction of the wheels.
Check your VIN for recall 16V292000
20183 5★28 mpg+
- Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive28 mpg
- Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, All-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Visibility
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Legacy, Outback, and BRZ vehicles. In the affected vehicles, a software issue may cause the audio display system to not initialize, resulting in the camera display remaining blank. If this occurs, the rearview image will not display while backing up the vehicle. As a result, the vehicles fail to comply with requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety (FMVSS) number 111, "Rearview Mirrors."
Check your VIN for recall 18V935000 - Electrical System
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2018 Subaru Legacy and Outback vehicles. Due to a software error, the low fuel warning light may not illuminate at the intended remaining fuel level and the miles-to-empty display may incorrectly indicate a positive number despite the tank being empty.
Check your VIN for recall 18V773000 - Fuel System, Gasoline
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Check your VIN for recall 21V587000
20193 5★28 mpg+
- Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S7), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive28 mpg
- Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S6), 6 cyl, 3.6 L, All-Wheel Drive22 mpg
- Structure
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Legacy and Outback vehicles. Spot welds located on the duct below the cowl panel may have been improperly applied, impacting the vehicle's body strength.
Check your VIN for recall 19V493000 - Fuel System, Gasoline
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019-2020 Ascent, 2018 Forester, 2018-2020 Impreza, Legacy, Outback, 2018-2019 BRZ, WRX, and Toyota 86 vehicles. The low-pressure fuel pump inside the fuel tank may fail.
Check your VIN for recall 21V587000 - Fuel System, Gasoline
Subaru of America, Inc. (Subaru) is recalling certain 2019 Impreza, Outback, Legacy, and Ascent vehicles. The low pressure fuel pump may become inoperative.
Check your VIN for recall 20V218000
Retrieved 2026-10-14.
Quick answers
What size tires does a 2019 Subaru Outback have?
It depends on the trim: 225/65R17 (2.5i, 2.5i Premium); 225/60R18 (2.5i Limited, 3.6R Limited, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Touring).
What size tires does a 2018 Subaru Outback have?
It depends on the trim: 225/65R17 (2.5i, 2.5i Premium); 225/60R18 (2.5i Limited, 3.6R Limited, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Touring).
What size tires does a 2017 Subaru Outback have?
It depends on the trim: 225/65R17 (2.5i, 2.5i Premium); 225/60R18 (2.5i Limited, 3.6R Limited, 2.5i Touring, 3.6R Touring).
What size tires does a 2016 Subaru Outback have?
It depends on the trim: 225/65R17 (2.5i, 2.5i Premium); 225/60R18 (2.5i Limited, 3.6R Limited).
What size tires does a 2015 Subaru Outback have?
It depends on the trim: 225/65R17 (2.5i, 2.5i Premium); 225/60R18 (2.5i Limited, 3.6R Limited).
What should the tire pressure be on a Subaru Outback?
35 psi front, 33 psi rear, measured cold. It's printed on the sticker inside the driver's door frame.
What is the bolt pattern on a Subaru Outback?
5x114.3, with M12x1.25 lug threads.
What is the lug nut torque for a Subaru Outback?
89 ft-lb (121 N·m), per the owner's manual. Tighten in a star pattern.