Find Tires for Your Subaru

About Subaru Vehicles

Subaru Corporation, founded in 1953 in Tokyo, Japan, has carved out a distinctive niche in the automotive world as the only mainstream automaker to offer standard all-wheel drive across its entire lineup. Subaru's vehicles include the versatile Outback wagon-crossover, the compact Forester, the adventure-ready Crosstrek, the rally-inspired WRX performance sedan, the practical Impreza, and the three-row Ascent. Subaru's Symmetrical All-Wheel Drive system, paired with the horizontally opposed Boxer engine, delivers a low center of gravity and balanced traction that has earned a devoted following, particularly in regions with harsh winter weather.

The most common tire sizes for Subaru vehicles include 225/65R17 for the Outback, 225/60R18 for the Forester, 225/60R17 for the Crosstrek, 245/40R18 for the WRX, and 245/65R17 for the Ascent. Recommended tire brands for Subaru vehicles include Yokohama, Falken, Michelin, and Bridgestone — shop all of them and ship free at Ship.Tires. All-season tires with strong wet and snow traction ratings are the most popular choice for Outback, Forester, and Crosstrek owners, while the WRX demands performance-oriented tires that can handle its turbocharged power through all four wheels.

One critical consideration for Subaru owners is that the Symmetrical AWD system requires all four tires to be the same size, brand, model, and within 2/32 of an inch in tread depth. Mismatched tires can cause excessive wear on the center differential, leading to costly drivetrain repairs. This means when one tire is damaged beyond repair, Subaru owners often need to replace all four tires at once — or have the new tire shaved to match the remaining three. When it is time to shop for a full set, Ship.Tires makes it easy to find matched tires and ship them directly to your door or preferred installer.

Subaru Tire Decision Guide

With Subaru's symmetrical AWD, it's critical that all four tires match in size and tread depth. For the Outback and Forester, all-season crossover tires provide excellent year-round traction. The Crosstrek benefits from tires with light off-road capability. For the WRX, performance tires unlock its sporty handling. Many Subaru owners in northern climates run dedicated winter tires for optimal snow traction.