Having underinflated tires can seriously hurt your vehicle’s performance. From decreased fuel efficiency and rough handling to tires being more susceptible to damage from the road or even blowouts, keeping your tires inflated can save you from large hassles and expensive repair bills.

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What is the right tire pressure for a Subaru Outback?

The recommended tire pressure for the Subaru Outback is 33 psi for the front tires and 32 psi for the rear tires. You can find your tire pressure information in your owner’s manual, or listed on the sticker on your vehicle’s door frame on the driver’s side.

Keep in mind that these tire pressures are for standard Subaru Outback tires. If you purchase high-performance or sport tires, you’ll want to double-check all of their specifications before you inflate them. When in doubt, you can contact the tire manufacturer’s customer support to double-check the proper tire pressure specifications.

Tire pressure recommendations for other Subaru vehicles

Vehicle	Front tire pressure	Rear tire pressure
2022 Subaru BRZ	35 psi	35 psi
2022 Subaru Forester	33 psi	32 psi
2022 Subaru Impreza	33 psi	32 psi
2022 Subaru WRX	33 psi	32 psi
2022 Subaru XV	33 psi	32 psi

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How to check Subaru Outback tire pressure

If you’re not sure how to check your tire pressure, don’t worry. Depending on the model year of your Subaru Outback, you should be able to use the “Info” paddle on your steering wheel to cycle through and see the tire pressure of each of your tires. And, a low tire pressure light will illuminate your dashboard if any of your tires are low.

But you can also check your tire pressure manually. All you need is a tire gauge. To check your tire pressure, remove the valve stem cap on each tire and push the tire pressure gauge onto each stem in turn. Wait a few seconds to make sure the gauge reads correctly, then it should tell you the psi of each tire.

You might even be able to tell if any of your tires are underinflated by paying attention to your vehicle. If you notice your ride is rougher, steering is more difficult, or your gas mileage has decreased, your tires may need more air!

How often should you check tire pressure?

You’ll want to check your tire pressure about once a month to make sure your tires have the proper amount of air. It’s also a good idea to check before a long trip and to check more frequently during cold weather months.

How to tell if your Subaru Outback needs new tires

On average, you’ll want to change the tires on your Subaru Outback every six years. However, tires can wear out faster depending on your unique driving habits. When you check your tire pressure, give your tires a once over to make sure they’re still in good condition.

Your tires should have a good tread depth and be free of any cracks or bulges. To check your tread depth, grab a US penny and stick it in your tire tread with Abraham Lincoln pointing head first. If you can still see the top of Lincoln’s head, your tread is too shallow.

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How to reset the Subaru Outback tire pressure monitoring system (TPMS) light

If your tire pressure warning light comes on, you should be able to fix the problem by inflating your tires to the proper psi. However, sometimes your tire pressure monitoring system needs a little extra help. There are several ways you can

reset your TPMS

if the warning light is still illuminated.

First, make sure all of your tires (including the spare tire!) are filled to the proper psi. Then drive your Subaru Outback for several minutes at 25 mph or above. This should cause the light to go off, but if not, you have some other options.

Next, you can place your key in the ignition and turn it to "On," but don't start the car yet! Then, look under the steering wheel for the tpms reset button and hold it down for a few seconds. When the light for the tire pressure starts constantly blinking, let go of the button and start the car. Let the car run for 20 or 30 minutes to turn off the warning light.

If neither of these options fixes the issue, you may want to take your vehicle to a mechanic or a Subaru dealership. They can diagnose the issue and get it resolved.

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How to save on Subaru Outback insurance

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