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Subaru Outback tire size & pressure 2026

The 2026 Subaru Outback came with 3 tire sizes depending on trim, from 225/65R17 (28.5″ tall) to 225/55R19 (28.7″ tall).

2026 Subaru Outback

2026 Subaru Outback tire size by trim

Pick your year and trim, or find it in the table.

Model year
  • Premium, Limited, Touring225/60R18
    2026 · 18″ × 7″ wheels · 35 front / 33 rear psi
  • Limited XT, Touring XT225/55R19
    2026 · 19″ × 7″ wheels · 35 front / 33 rear psi
  • Wilderness225/65R17
    2026 · 17″ × 7″ wheels · 35 front / 33 rear psi

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 (T155/80D17, 60 psi).

Subaru Outback tire pressure

The recommended cold tire pressure for every 2026 Subaru Outback is 35 psi front, 33 psi rear.

35 / 33psi front / rear
225/60R18, 225/55R19, 225/65R17
Premium, Limited, Touring, Limited XT, Touring XT, Wilderness
60psi
Compact spare

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.

Instead of 225/60R18
Instead of 225/55R19
Instead of 225/65R17

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 2026 Subaru Outback. New wheels must match the bolt pattern and center bore.

Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Lug count × circle diameter (mm)
Center bore
56.1 mm
Hole that fits over the hub
Lug nut thread
M12x1.25
Lug nut size
Tighten to
89 ft-lb
Per the owner's manual

Shopping for wheels? Try the wheel offset calculator.

Recalls, crash ratings and fuel economy

From NHTSA and the EPA. Open a year for details.

YearRecallsCrash ratingFuel economy
20260 Not rated27 mpg+
EPA combined fuel economy
  • Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.5 L, All-Wheel Drive27 mpg
  • Outback AWD, Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive24 mpg
  • Outback Wilderness AWD, Automatic (AV-S8), 4 cyl, 2.4 L, Turbo, All-Wheel Drive23 mpg

No recalls on record for 2026.

Retrieved 2026-10-14.

Quick answers

What size tires does a 2026 Subaru Outback have?

It depends on the trim: 225/60R18 (Premium, Limited, Touring); 225/55R19 (Limited XT, Touring XT); 225/65R17 (Wilderness).

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.