2020 Subaru Outback Tire Pressure: 35 Front, 33 Rear
2020 Subaru Outback Tire Pressure: 35 Front, 33 Rear with application chart, generation boundaries, verification steps and official manufacturer lookup.
The 2020 Subaru Outback's common factory 225/65R17 and 225/60R18 packages use 35 psi cold at the front and 33 psi cold at the rear.
The 2020 Subaru Outback's common factory 225/65R17 and 225/60R18 packages use 35 psi cold at the front and 33 psi cold at the rear.
These figures cover the 2020 U.S.-market Outback factory tire packages represented here. Wilderness arrived later and uses its own tire, wheel and label information; another model year or replacement tire size must be checked at the driver's-door tire-inflation label.
Check the tires before driving or after enough time for them to return to ambient temperature. A warm reading will normally be higher, so do not bleed a hot tire down to the cold target. Use the dashboard pressure display as a monitoring aid, but use a reliable handheld gauge and the door label when setting the baseline.
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Subaru Outback Tire Pressure Specifications
| APPLICATION / ITEM | SPECIFICATION | NOTES |
|---|---|---|
| 225/65R17 front | 35 psi cold | Factory 17-inch package |
| 225/65R17 rear | 33 psi cold | Factory 17-inch package |
| 225/60R18 front | 35 psi cold | Factory 18-inch package |
| 225/60R18 rear | 33 psi cold | Factory 18-inch package |
| Sidewall pressure | Not the vehicle target | Use Subaru's door label |
Check the tires before driving or after enough time for them to return to ambient temperature. A warm reading will normally be higher, so do not bleed a hot tire down to the cold target. Use the dashboard pressure display as a monitoring aid, but use a reliable handheld gauge and the door label when setting the baseline.
The front and rear targets are intentionally different
The cited 2020 Outback packages use 35 psi at the front and 33 psi at the rear. Do not average them or inflate every position to the higher number; the split accounts for the vehicle's axle loading and handling calibration.
Both the 17-inch 225/65R17 and 18-inch 225/60R18 factory packages use the same pair in this application, but the door label remains the decisive check after any wheel, tire or trim change.
Using the dashboard pressure display
The display is convenient for spotting a falling tire while driving and Subaru permits the unit to be switched between kPa and psi. Sensor readings may not appear immediately after startup and can differ slightly from a handheld gauge.
Set the cold baseline with a reliable gauge, then treat the display as a trend monitor. A repeated one-wheel drop calls for a valve, bead and tread inspection rather than simply adding air every few days.
Application boundaries for 2020 Outback
These figures cover the 2020 U.S.-market Outback factory tire packages represented here. Wilderness arrived later and uses its own tire, wheel and label information; another model year or replacement tire size must be checked at the driver's-door tire-inflation label.
Check the tires before driving or after enough time for them to return to ambient temperature. A warm reading will normally be higher, so do not bleed a hot tire down to the cold target. Use the dashboard pressure display as a monitoring aid, but use a reliable handheld gauge and the door label when setting the baseline.
Subaru 2020 Outback specifications can change by model year, engine, platform, wheel, and installed component. Confirm the VIN or engine identity, part numbers, fastener condition, and the current manufacturer instructions before service.
Procedures used with this specification
These steps are the same for every vehicle in this family, so they are documented once rather than repeated on each page. The values above remain specific to this Subaru 2020 Outback.
2020 Subaru Outback Tire Pressure: 35 Front, 33 Rear FAQs
What is the 2020 Subaru Outback cold tire pressure?+
Use 35 psi at the front and 33 psi at the rear for the cited factory packages.
Do the factory 17- and 18-inch packages use the same pressure?+
Yes, the cited 225/65R17 and 225/60R18 packages both use 35 psi front and 33 psi rear.
Should a warm tire be bled down to 35 or 33 psi?+
No. Set the target cold; normal driving heat raises pressure.
Does this apply to an Outback Wilderness?+
Do not assume so. Check the Wilderness model-year door label and owner information.
Technical sources
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12020 Subaru Outback Getting Started GuidePrimary Subaru guide for the 2020 Outback's tire-pressure display and owner-information workflow; the vehicle placard specifies the cold pressure for the installed factory package.↗2Subaru owner's informationOfficial Subaru model-year/VIN lookup.↗