1998 Subaru Outback tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x100 on every 1998 trim.

Tires for the 1998 Subaru Outback

Sizes most trims come with first. Open your trim below for its exact size.

205/70R15 Best-rated standard on 1 trim

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215/60R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim

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205/65R16 Best-rated optional on 1 trim

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Also listed: 225/60R16 215/55R17 225/55R17 235/50R17 235/45R18

Best tires for the 1998 Subaru Outback

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Trims sold in 1998: 2
Generations: BH BG
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Best tires for the 1998 Subaru Outback

2 trims sold in 1998

Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Subaru Outback BH

1998–2003 1 trim

Outback 2.5i (GF-BH9) 165 hp · EJ25 H4 215/60R16 95H 4 fitments

Generation: BH · 1998–2003
Power: 165 hp
Engine: EJ25 H4, Petrol
Center bore: 56.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x100
Thread: M12 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
215/60R16 95H	Rim 16x6.5 ET48 ~~5x100~~	32 psi
215/55R17 93V	Rim 17x6.5 ET48 ~~5x100~~	35 psi
235/50R17 93V	Rim 17x7 ET48 ~~5x100~~	35 psi
235/45R18 92V	Rim 18x7.5 ET45 ~~5x100~~	35 psi

How to read 95H: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Subaru Outback BG

1995–1998 1 trim

Outback 2.5i (E-BG9) 173 hp · EJ25 H4 205/70R15 98S 4 fitments

Generation: BG · 1995–1998
Power: 173 hp
Engine: EJ25 H4, Petrol
Center bore: 56.1 mm
Bolt pattern: 5x100
Thread: M12 x 1.25

Check price on Amazon · 205/70R15 Wheels 15x6 ET55 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon

Tire size	Rim size and bolt pattern	Pressure, psi
205/70R15 98S	Rim 15x6 ET55 ~~5x100~~	29 psi
205/65R16 95S	Rim 16x6 ET55 ~~5x100~~	29 psi
225/60R16 98H	Rim 16x6.5 ET48 ~~5x100~~	29 psi
225/55R17 97H	Rim 17x7 ET48 ~~5x100~~	32 psi

How to read 98S: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

What these columns mean

Rim size: Rim diameter × width in inches, and the factory offset (ET) in millimetres, e.g. 18x7.5 ET25.
Bolt pattern (PCD): Number of studs and the diameter of the circle they sit on. It must match exactly.
Center bore: Diameter of the hub hole. Larger aftermarket bores need hub-centric rings.
Pressure: Recommended cold inflation pressure for that axle, in psi.
Thread size: Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.