2020–2025 BT (6th generation)
2020–2025 Subaru Outback Tire Sizes, Pressure and Bolt Pattern
Every one of 3 factory tire sizes fitted to the 2020–2025 Subaru Outback, by trim and wheel diameter, with recommended cold pressures. Bolt pattern 5x100. Lug nuts torque to 89 lb-ft.
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2020–2025 Subaru Outback factory tire sizes
High confidence| Trim / wheels | Tire size | Pressure (F/R) | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| Base, Premium (17-in) | 225/65R17 | 33 psi | N/A |
| Limited, Touring, XT trims (18-in) | 225/60R18 | 33 psi | N/A |
| Wilderness (17-in, all-terrain) | 225/65R17 | 35 psi | N/A |
2020–2025 Subaru Outback bolt pattern and lug nut torque
| Spec | Value |
|---|---|
| Bolt pattern (PCD) | 5x100 |
| Lug nut torque | 89 lb-ft |
| Spare tire | Compact temporary spare on most trims; some Wilderness/XT builds ship with a tire mobility/repair kit instead |
Tighten in a star pattern with a torque wrench, then re-check after roughly 50 miles. Wheels seat as they are driven. An impact gun routinely overshoots the figure above by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Which Subaru Outback model years does this cover?
These tire sizes specifications apply to every Subaru Outback built from 2020 through 2025 — the BT (6th generation), mid-size wagon/crossover (subaru global platform). Nothing in this specification changes between those model years. Pick your year for the engines it offered, what changed that year, and the problems recorded against it.
What changed during the 2020–2025 Subaru Outback
- 2020Generation launch on the Subaru Global Platform; direct-injected FB25D replaces the port-injected FB25; 3.6R/EZ36 discontinued; EyeSight standard
- 2022Wilderness trim introduced. First Outback to use the turbocharged 2.4L FA24F, plus raised suspension, all-terrain tires, and a full-size spare option
- 2023XT trims (Touring XT, Onyx Edition XT, Limited XT) broaden 2.4T availability beyond Wilderness; minor styling refresh
- 2025Final model year of this generation before the next redesign; largely a carryover year
2020–2025 Subaru Outback tire sizes: common questions
What size tires does a 2020–2025 Subaru Outback take?
- It varies by trim and wheel size, 3 factory fitments exist, from 225/65R17 up. Check the placard on the driver's door jamb for the size your specific vehicle left the factory with.
What is the bolt pattern on a 2020–2025 Subaru Outback?
- 5x100. That is the figure you need when shopping for aftermarket wheels; centre bore and offset still have to match separately.
What should the tire pressure be on a 2020–2025 Subaru Outback?
- 33 PSI front and rear, measured cold. The number moulded into the tire sidewall is the tire's maximum, not the vehicle's recommendation. Do not inflate to it.
What is the lug nut torque for a 2020–2025 Subaru Outback?
- 89 lb-ft, tightened in a star pattern with a torque wrench. Impact guns routinely overshoot this by 100 lb-ft or more, which warps rotors and stretches studs.
Does the 2020–2025 Subaru Outback come with a spare tire?
- Compact temporary spare on most trims; some Wilderness/XT builds ship with a tire mobility/repair kit instead.
Sources
- Wikipedia, Subaru FB engine (FB25D direct-injection, 2020 Outback/Legacy)
- AMSOIL lookup, 2022 Outback 2.4L FA24 turbo oil spec/capacity
- NHTSA, 19V-664 brake pedal mounting bracket recall (WUL-97)
- NHTSA, 24V-227 front passenger airbag sensor recall
- Out Motorsports, 2022 Outback Wilderness review (260 hp FA24F introduction)
- classaction.org, Subaru lawsuit: 2019–2025 vehicles, parasitic battery drain (Taylor v. Subaru)
- AutoZone, 2023 Outback wiper blade fitment (26/18/16)
- Edmunds, 2023 Subaru Outback review (XT/Wilderness turbo trim lineup)