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2018 Subaru Outback tire and wheel sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure

Bolt pattern 5x114.3 on every 2018 trim.

Tires for the 2018 Subaru Outback

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

  1. 225/65R17 Best-rated standard on 4 trims · USA, Europe, Middle East, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17
  2. 225/60R18 Best-rated standard on 2 trims · optional on 4 · USA, Europe, Middle East, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 225/60R18
  3. 245/55R18 Best-rated optional on 6 trims · USA, Europe, Middle East, Japan
    Check price on Amazon · 245/55R18

Also listed: 245/50R19 245/60R17 225/55R19

Best tires for the 2018 Subaru Outback

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Trims sold in 2018
6
Generation
BS sold in 4 market versions
Best tires for the 2018 Subaru Outback

6 trims sold in 2018

Sold in 4 market versions with different tire sizes. Open a trim for its tire and rim sizes, bolt pattern and tire pressure.

Subaru Outback BS

2018–2023 6 trims

Europe

2 trims
Outback 2.5i 173 hp · 2.5L FB25 H4 225/65R17 102H 3 fitments
Generation
BS Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
173 hp
Engine
2.5L FB25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/65R17 102HRim 17x7 ET55 5x114.335 psi
225/60R18 100HRim 18x7 ET55 5x114.335 psi
245/55R18 100VRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x114.335 psi

How to read 102H: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres. Compare offsets in the wheel offset calculator.

Outback 3.6i 256 hp · 3.6L EZ36D H6 225/60R18 100H 3 fitments
Generation
BS Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Europe
Power
256 hp
Engine
3.6L EZ36D H6, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R18 Wheels 18x7 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R18 100HRim 18x7 ET55 5x114.335 psi
245/55R18 100VRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x114.335 psi
245/50R19 100VRim 19x8 ET48 5x114.338 psi

How to read 100H: 100 is the load index (up to 1,764 lb / 800 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

USA

2 trims
Outback 2.5i 175 hp · FB25 H4 225/65R17 102H 4 fitments
Generation
BS Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
USA
Power
175 hp
Engine
FB25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/65R17 102HRim 17x7 ET55 5x114.335 psi
225/60R18 100HRim 18x7 ET55 5x114.335 psi
245/60R17 102HRim 17x7.5 ET51 5x114.335 psi
245/55R18 100HRim 18x8 ET48 5x114.335 psi

How to read 102H: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Outback 3.6i 256 hp · 3.6L EZ36 H6 225/60R18 100H 3 fitments
Generation
BS Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
USA
Power
256 hp
Engine
3.6L EZ36 H6, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/60R18 Wheels 18x7 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/60R18 100HRim 18x7 ET55 5x114.335 psi
245/55R18 100VRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x114.335 psi
245/50R19 98VRim 19x8 ET48 5x114.338 psi

How to read 100H: 100 is the load index (up to 1,764 lb / 800 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Japan

1 trim
Outback 2.5i (DBA-BS9) 173 hp · FB25 H4 225/65R17 102H 5 fitments
Generation
BS Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Japan
Power
173 hp
Engine
FB25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/65R17 102HRim 17x7 ET55 5x114.335 psi
225/60R18 100HRim 18x7 ET55 5x114.335 psi
245/55R18 100HRim 18x7.5 ET51 5x114.335 psi
225/55R19 98HRim 19x7.5 ET55 5x114.335 psi
245/50R19 98VRim 19x8 ET51 5x114.338 psi

How to read 102H: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 km/h). ET55 is the wheel offset: how far the mounting face sits from the rim centre, in millimetres.

Middle East

1 trim
Outback 2.5i 167 hp · 2.5L FB25 H4 225/65R17 102H 3 fitments
Generation
BS Facelift · 2018–2023
Market
Middle East
Power
167 hp
Engine
2.5L FB25 H4, Petrol
Center bore
56.1 mm
Bolt pattern
5x114.3
Thread
M12 x 1.25
Check price on Amazon · 225/65R17 Wheels 17x7 ET55 · 5x114.3 · 56.1 mm on Amazon
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psi
225/65R17 102HRim 17x7 ET55 5x114.335 psi
225/60R18 100HRim 18x7 ET55 5x114.335 psi
245/55R18 100VRim 18x7.5 ET48 5x114.335 psi

How to read 102H: 102 is the load index (up to 1,874 lb / 850 kg per tire) and H the speed rating (up to 130 mph / 210 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.
Trims sold in 2018
6
Generation
BS sold in 4 market versions
Other years
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