Subaru Outback Spare Tires

The Subaru Outback used 5x100 mm and 5x4.5" (5x114.3 mm) bolt pattern variations from 2000 to 2024 along with tire diameters ranging from 26.6" to 28.6" tall. Using a temporary compact spare tire with a diameter close to the standard tire has many benefits, especially for modern vehicles with larger brake calipers and anti-lock brakes or traction control systems.


The tire diameter and the wheel diameter clearance have been taken into account for the specific Subaru Outback years and options. In this case, 165/70R17, 145/85R18 and 155/85R18 spare tire sizes are used to avoid vehicle components while closely matching the original tire size diameters. We've provided a breakdown by vehicle generation and model specifics to help you find the correct Subaru Outback spare tire.

2020-Present Subaru Outback Spare Tires

This generation of the Subaru Outback began in 2020 and is still the current model being produced. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including XT and Wilderness versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2024SubaruOutback
5x4.5"
28.5-28.6"
155/85R18 | 28.4"
2023SubaruOutback
5x4.5"
28.5-28.6"
155/85R18 | 28.4"
2022SubaruOutback
5x4.5"
28.5-28.6"
155/85R18 | 28.4"
2021SubaruOutback
5x4.5"
28.5-28.6"
155/85R18 | 28.4"
2020SubaruOutback
5x4.5"
28.5-28.6"
155/85R18 | 28.4"

2015-2019 Subaru Outback Spare Tires

This generation of the Subaru Outback began in 2015 and was available through 2019. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including 2.5i and 3.6R versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2019SubaruOutback
5x4.5"
28.5-28.6"
155/85R18 | 28.4"
2018SubaruOutback
5x4.5"
28.5-28.6"
155/85R18 | 28.4"
2017SubaruOutback
5x4.5"
28.5-28.6"
155/85R18 | 28.4"
2016SubaruOutback
5x4.5"
28.5-28.6"
155/85R18 | 28.4"
2015SubaruOutback
5x4.5"
28.5-28.6"
155/85R18 | 28.4"

2010-2014 Subaru Outback Spare Tires

This generation of the Subaru Outback began in 2010 and was available through 2014. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including 2.5i and 3.6R versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2014SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
27.6-27.9"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2013SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
27.6-27.9"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2012SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
27.6-27.9"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2011SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
27.6-27.9"
145/85R18 | 27.7"
2010SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
27.6-27.9"
145/85R18 | 27.7"

2005-2009 Subaru Outback Spare Tires

This generation of the Subaru Outback began in 2005 and was available through 2009. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution including XT and 3.0R versions.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2009SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
26.6-26.7"
165/70R17 | 26.1"
2008SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
26.6-26.7"
165/70R17 | 26.1"
2007SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
26.6-26.7"
165/70R17 | 26.1"
2006SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
26.7"
165/70R17 | 26.1"
2005SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
26.6-26.7"
165/70R17 | 26.1"

2000-2004 Subaru Outback Spare Tires

This generation of the Subaru Outback began in 2000 and was available through 2004. All the models for these years use the same spare tire and wheel solution.

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YearMakeModelBolt
Pattern		Tire
Diameters		Recommended
Spare Tire
2004SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
26.6"
165/70R17 | 26.1"
2003SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
26.6"
165/70R17 | 26.1"
2002SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
26.6"
165/70R17 | 26.1"
2001SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
26.6"
165/70R17 | 26.1"
2000SubaruOutback
5x100 mm
26.6"
165/70R17 | 26.1"