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2013 Subaru Outback tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x100 on every 2013 trim.

Tires for the 2013 Subaru Outback

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

  1. 225/60R17 Best-rated standard on 7 trims · optional on 1 · Europe, USA, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17
  2. 215/70R16 Best-rated standard on 1 trim · USA
    Check price on Amazon · 215/70R16
  3. 225/55R18 Best-rated optional on 8 trims · Europe, USA, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/55R18

Also listed: 245/50R18 245/45R19

Best tires for the 2013 Subaru Outback

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Trims sold in 2013
8
Generation
BR sold in 3 market versions
Best tires for the 2013 Subaru Outback

8 trims sold in 2013

Sold in 3 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Subaru Outback BR

2009–2014 8 trims

Europe

4 trims
Outback 2.0D 148 hp · H4 · Diesel 225/60R17 97V 3 fitments
Generation
BR · 2009–2014
Market
Europe
Power
148 hp
Engine
H4, Diesel
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 97VRim 17x7 ET48 5x10032 psi
225/55R18 95HRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x10035 psi
245/50R18 95VRim 18x8 ET45 5x10035 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 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.

Outback 2.5i 170 hp · H4 225/60R17 99V 3 fitments
Generation
BR · 2009–2014
Market
Europe
Power
170 hp
Engine
H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 99VRim 17x7 ET48 5x10035 psi
225/55R18 97VRim 18x7 ET48 5x10035 psi
245/45R19 97VRim 19x8 ET45 5x10038 psi

How to read 99V: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Outback 2.5i 165 hp · 2.5L H4 225/60R17 97V 3 fitments
Generation
BR · 2009–2014
Market
Europe
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 · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 97VRim 17x7 ET48 5x10032 psi
225/55R18 95VRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x10035 psi
245/50R18 95VRim 18x8 ET45 5x10035 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Outback 3.6i 245 hp · 3.6L H6 225/60R17 97V 3 fitments
Generation
BR · 2009–2014
Market
Europe
Power
245 hp
Engine
3.6L H6, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 97VRim 17x7 ET48 5x10032 psi
225/55R18 95VRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x10035 psi
245/50R18 95WRim 18x8 ET45 5x10035 psi

How to read 97V: 97 is the load index (up to 1,609 lb / 730 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

2 trims
Outback 2.5i (DBA-BRM) 170 hp · H4 225/60R17 95H 3 fitments
Generation
BR · 2009–2014
Market
Japan
Power
170 hp
Engine
H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 95HRim 17x7 ET48 5x10032 psi
225/55R18 93VRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x10032 psi
245/50R18 93VRim 18x8 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 3.6R (DBA-BRF) 256 hp · H6 225/60R17 95V 3 fitments
Generation
BR · 2009–2014
Market
Japan
Power
256 hp
Engine
H6, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 95VRim 17x7 ET48 5x10032 psi
225/55R18 93VRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x10032 psi
245/50R18 93WRim 18x8 ET45 5x10035 psi

How to read 95V: 95 is the load index (up to 1,521 lb / 690 kg per tire) and V the speed rating (up to 149 mph / 240 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
Outback 2.5i 173 hp · H4 215/70R16 99S 3 fitments
Generation
BR · 2009–2014
Market
USA
Power
173 hp
Engine
H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 215/70R16 Wheels 16x6.5 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
215/70R16 99SRim 16x6.5 ET48 5x10032 psi
225/60R17 98TRim 17x7 ET48 5x10032 psi
225/55R18 97VRim 18x7 ET48 5x10035 psi

How to read 99S: 99 is the load index (up to 1,709 lb / 775 kg per tire) and S the speed rating (up to 112 mph / 180 km/h). ET48 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Outback 3.6i 256 hp · H6 225/60R17 98T 3 fitments
Generation
BR · 2009–2014
Market
USA
Power
256 hp
Engine
H6, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x100
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R17 Wheels 17x7 ET48 · 5x100 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R17 98TRim 17x7 ET48 5x10032 psi
225/55R18 97VRim 18x7 ET48 5x10035 psi
245/45R19 97VRim 19x8 ET45 5x10038 psi

How to read 98T: 98 is the load index (up to 1,653 lb / 750 kg per tire) and T the speed rating (up to 118 mph / 190 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 2013
8
Generation
BR sold in 3 market versions
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