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

Check the tables below for every tire size, wheel size, bolt pattern (PCD), rim offset and tire pressure fitted to the 2002 Subaru Outback.

2002 Subaru Outback tire sizes

225/60R16225/55R17215/60R16215/55R17235/50R17235/45R18
Bolt pattern
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Fitment tables

6 trims sold in 2002

Open a trim for its factory package and every alternative size, front and rear.

Subaru Outback BH

1998 – 2003 6 trims

Outback 2.5i

165 hp · 2.5L H4 225/60 R16 97H 2 fitments
GenerationBH 1998–2003
MarketUSA
Power165 hp
Engine2.5L H4, Petrol
Center bore56.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/60 R16 97H16x6.5 ET48 5x10030TiresRims
225/55 R17 95V17x7 ET48 5x10030TiresRims

Outback 2.5i

154 hp · 2.5L EJ25 H4 225/60 R16 97H 2 fitments
GenerationBH 1998–2003
MarketEurope
Power154 hp
Engine2.5L EJ25 H4, Petrol
Center bore56.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/60 R16 97H16x6.5 ET48 5x10030TiresRims
225/55 R17 95V17x7 ET48 5x10030TiresRims

Outback 2.5i (TA-BH9)

168 hp · EJ25 H4 215/60 R16 95H 4 fitments
GenerationBH 1998–2003
MarketJapan
Power168 hp
EngineEJ25 H4, Petrol
Center bore56.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
215/60 R16 95H16x6.5 ET48 5x10032TiresRims
215/55 R17 93H17x6.5 ET48 5x10032TiresRims
235/50 R17 93V17x7 ET48 5x10035TiresRims
235/45 R18 92V18x7.5 ET45 5x10035TiresRims

Outback 3.0i

212 hp · 3.0L H6 225/60 R16 97H 2 fitments
GenerationBH 1998–2003
MarketEurope
Power212 hp
Engine3.0L H6, Petrol
Center bore56.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/60 R16 97H16x6.5 ET48 5x10030TiresRims
225/55 R17 95V17x7 ET48 5x10030TiresRims

Outback 3.0i

207 hp · 3.0L EZ30 H6 225/60 R16 97H 2 fitments
GenerationBH 1998–2003
MarketEurope
Power207 hp
Engine3.0L EZ30 H6, Petrol
Center bore56.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
225/60 R16 97H16x6.5 ET48 5x10030TiresRims
225/55 R17 95V17x7 ET48 5x10030TiresRims

Outback 3.0i (LA-BHE)

217 hp · EZ30 H6 215/60 R16 95H 4 fitments
GenerationBH 1998–2003
MarketJapan
Power217 hp
EngineEZ30 H6, Petrol
Center bore56.1 mm
PCD5x100
ThreadM12 x 1.25
Tire sizeRim size and bolt patternPressure, psiPrices
215/60 R16 95H16x6.5 ET48 5x10032TiresRims
215/55 R17 93H17x6.5 ET48 5x10032TiresRims
235/50 R17 93V17x7 ET48 5x10035TiresRims
235/45 R18 92W18x7.5 ET45 5x10035TiresRims
Reading the table

What these columns mean

OE fitment
The package fitted at the factory for that trim.
Alternative
A size the car accepts without modification — plus-sizing, winter setups or optional wheels.
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.
Staggered
A wider tire on the rear axle than the front. Front-to-back rotation is not possible.
Thread size
Lug bolt or nut thread — needed when buying aftermarket fasteners.

Considering a different size?

Run your OE size against the one you want to see diameter change, ground clearance and speedometer error.

Open the size calculator Best tires for the 2002 Subaru Outback
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