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2002 Subaru Outback tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x100 on every 2002 trim.

Tires for the 2002 Subaru Outback

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

  1. 225/60R16 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16
  2. 215/60R16 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 215/60R16
  3. 225/55R17 Best-rated optional on 4 trims · Europe, USA
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R17

Also listed: 215/55R17 235/50R17 235/45R18

Best tires for the 2002 Subaru Outback

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Trims sold in 2002
6
Generation
BH sold in 3 market versions
Best tires for the 2002 Subaru Outback

6 trims sold in 2002

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure. Trims with the same tires and wheels share a row.

Subaru Outback BH

1998–2003 6 trims

Europe

3 trims
Outback 2.5i +2 variants 154 hp · 2.5L EJ25 H4 225/60R16 97H 2 fitments

Same tires and wheels on: 3.0i

Generation
BH · 1998–2003
Market
Europe
Power
154 hp
Engine
2.5L EJ25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R16 97HRim 16x6.5 ET48 5x10030 psi
225/55R17 95VRim 17x7 ET48 5x10030 psi

How to read 97H: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 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.

Japan

2 trims
Outback 2.5i (TA-BH9) 168 hp · EJ25 H4 215/60R16 95H 4 fitments
Generation
BH · 1998–2003
Market
Japan
Power
168 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R16 95HRim 16x6.5 ET48 5x10032 psi
215/55R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET48 5x10032 psi
235/50R17 93VRim 17x7 ET48 5x10035 psi
235/45R18 92VRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x10035 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.

Outback 3.0i (LA-BHE) 217 hp · EZ30 H6 215/60R16 95H 4 fitments
Generation
BH · 1998–2003
Market
Japan
Power
217 hp
Engine
EZ30 H6, 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 sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/60R16 95HRim 16x6.5 ET48 5x10032 psi
215/55R17 93HRim 17x6.5 ET48 5x10032 psi
235/50R17 93VRim 17x7 ET48 5x10035 psi
235/45R18 92WRim 18x7.5 ET45 5x10035 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.

USA

1 trim
Outback 2.5i 165 hp · 2.5L H4 225/60R16 97H 2 fitments
Generation
BH · 1998–2003
Market
USA
Power
165 hp
Engine
2.5L H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R16 97HRim 16x6.5 ET48 5x10030 psi
225/55R17 95VRim 17x7 ET48 5x10030 psi

How to read 97H: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 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.

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.
Trims sold in 2002
6
Generation
BH sold in 3 market versions
Other years
All years (1995–2026)
Best tires for the 2002 Subaru Outback

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