Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Subaru Forester models from 2005 to 2021 have recommended tire pressure of 28 psi to 36 psi based on model year, trim and original equipment tire size.

Subaru Forester is a sport utility vehicle offered in 14 trims and equipped with 8 original equipment tire size sets. You can find recommended tire pressure for Subaru Forester by model year, model trim or its original equipment tire size. Do not forget to check out frequently asked questions.


Select Subaru Forester year to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.

2021 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2021 Subaru Forester is 33 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 33 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/55R18 98H 35 psi 33 psi
225/60R17 99H 33 psi 32 psi

2020 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2020 Subaru Forester is 33 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 33 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/55R18 98H 35 psi 33 psi
225/60R17 99H 33 psi 32 psi

2019 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2019 Subaru Forester is 33 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 32 psi to 33 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/55R18 98H 35 psi 33 psi
225/60R17 99H 33 psi 32 psi

2018 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2018 Subaru Forester is 30 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P225/55R18 97H 32 - 33 psi 30 - 32 psi
P225/60R17 98H 30 psi 29 psi

2017 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2017 Subaru Forester is 30 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P225/55R18 97H 32 - 33 psi 30 - 32 psi
P225/60R17 98H 30 psi 29 psi

2016 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2016 Subaru Forester is 30 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P225/55R18 97H 33 psi 32 psi
P225/60R17 98H 30 psi 29 psi

2015 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2015 Subaru Forester is 30 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P225/55R18 97H 33 psi 32 psi
P225/60R17 98H 30 psi 29 psi

2014 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2014 Subaru Forester is 30 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P225/55R18 97H 33 psi 32 psi
P225/60R17 98H 30 psi 29 psi

2013 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2013 Subaru Forester is 30 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 30 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/65R16 96H 30 psi 29 psi
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi

2012 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2012 Subaru Forester is 30 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 30 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/65R16 96H 30 psi 29 psi
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi

2011 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2011 Subaru Forester is 30 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 30 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/65R16 96H 30 psi 29 psi
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi

2010 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2010 Subaru Forester is 30 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 30 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/65R16 96H 30 psi 29 psi
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi

2009 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2009 Subaru Forester is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 28 psi to 30 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/65R16 96H 29 psi 28 psi
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi

2008 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2008 Subaru Forester is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 28 psi to 30 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/55R17 93H 32 psi 30 psi
P215/60R16 94H 29 psi 28 psi

2007 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2007 Subaru Forester is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 28 psi to 36 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/55R17 93H 32 psi 30 - 32 psi
P215/60R16 94H 29 psi 28 - 36 psi

2006 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2006 Subaru Forester is 29 psi for front tires and 28 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/60R16 94H 29 psi 28 psi

2005 Subaru Forester Tire Pressure

Recommended tire pressure for 2005 Subaru Forester is 29 psi for front tires and 28 psi to 36 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/60R16 94H 29 psi 28 - 36 psi

Select Subaru Forester trim to see its original equipment tire sizes and corresponding tire inflation pressures.

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester is 30 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/60R17 99H 33 psi 32 psi
P225/60R17 98H 30 psi 29 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester Limited

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester Limited is 30 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 33 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/55R18 98H 35 psi 33 psi
P225/60R17 98H 30 psi 29 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester Premium

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester Premium is 30 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/60R17 99H 33 psi 32 psi
P225/55R18 97H 32 psi 30 psi
P225/60R17 98H 30 psi 29 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester Sport

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester Sport is 35 psi for front tires and 33 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/55R18 98H 35 psi 33 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester Touring

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester Touring is 30 psi to 35 psi for front tires and 29 psi to 33 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/55R18 98H 35 psi 33 psi
P225/55R18 97H 32 - 33 psi 30 - 32 psi
P225/60R17 98H 30 psi 29 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester X

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester X is 29 psi to 30 psi for front tires and 28 psi to 36 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/60R16 94H 29 psi 28 - 36 psi
P215/65R16 96H 29 - 30 psi 28 - 29 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester X Limited

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester X Limited is 32 psi for front tires and 30 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester X Premium

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester X Premium is 32 psi for front tires and 30 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester X Touring

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester X Touring is 32 psi for front tires and 30 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester XS

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester XS is 29 psi for front tires and 28 psi to 36 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/60R16 94H 29 psi 28 - 36 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester XT

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester XT is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 28 psi to 36 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/55R17 93H 32 psi 30 psi
P215/60R16 94H 29 psi 28 - 36 psi
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester XT Limited

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester XT Limited is 29 psi to 32 psi for front tires and 28 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/55R17 93H 32 psi 30 - 32 psi
P215/60R16 94H 29 psi 28 psi
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester XT Premium

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester XT Premium is 29 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 28 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P215/60R16 94H 29 psi 28 psi
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi
P225/55R18 97H 33 psi 32 psi

Tire Pressure for Subaru Forester XT Touring

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester XT Touring is 32 psi to 33 psi for front tires and 30 psi to 32 psi for rear tires.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi
P225/55R18 97H 33 psi 32 psi

Recommended tire inflation for Subaru Forester original equipment tire sizes with matching trims and model years.

Tire Size Front Tire Pressure Rear Tire Pressure
225/55R18 98H 35 psi 33 psi
Years: 2019 - 2021
Trims: Limited Sport Touring
225/60R17 99H 33 psi 32 psi
Years: 2019 - 2021
Trims: Base Model Premium
P215/55R17 93H 32 psi 30 - 32 psi
Years: 2007 - 2008
Trims: XT Limited XT
P215/60R16 94H 29 psi 28 - 36 psi
Years: 2005 - 2008
Trims: X XS XT XT Premium XT Limited
P215/65R16 96H 29 - 30 psi 28 - 29 psi
Years: 2009 - 2013
Trims: X
P225/55R17 95H 32 psi 30 psi
Years: 2009 - 2013
Trims: X Limited X Premium XT XT Limited XT Premium X Touring XT Touring
P225/55R18 97H 32 - 33 psi 30 - 32 psi
Years: 2014 - 2018
Trims: XT Premium XT Touring Touring Premium
P225/60R17 98H 30 psi 29 psi
Years: 2014 - 2018
Trims: Base Model Limited Premium Touring

All listed data and/or calculations are for informational purposes only. TirePressure.com does not warrant or make any representations regarding the accuracy of or the results of the use of this information. Always refer to vehicle owner's manual for recommended tire pressure settings. Never overinflate or overload a tire beyond its maximum capabilities listed on sidewall.


What should Subaru Forester tire pressure be?

Recommended tire pressure for Subaru Forester tires ranges from 28 psi to 36 psi, as set by vehicle manufacturer according to model's original equipment tire size and gross vehicle weight rating (GVWR) to optimize vehicle safety, performance and fuel efficiency.

Where to find recommended tire pressure for Subaru Forester?

Subaru Forester recommended tire pressure can be found in owner's manual, on a tire placard on the side of driver's door or door jam, on the trunk lid, in the console or on the fuel door. Tire inflation will be listed in psi (pounds per square inch), bar or kPa (kilopascals).

How to check tire pressure on Subaru Forester?

To check Subaru Forester tire pressure you will first need to determine its recommended tire pressure for the front and rear tires. Take off tire valve caps and use a tire pressure gauge to check tire inflation in every tire. Adjust Subaru Forester tire pressure to its recommended levels. If overinflated, let some air out by pressing down the center plunger in the valve stem. If underinflated, add air with tire inflator. Recheck tire pressure to make sure all tires are properly inflated. Replace the valve stem caps. Make sure to check tire pressure when tires are "cold" and have not been driven for at least 3 hours. Remember that the front and rear tire pressures may differ.

What is proper tire pressure for Subaru Forester replacement tires?

If you replace Subaru Forester original equipment tires with non-stock tires that have different size or load capacity, new tires may require substantially different inflation pressures. Use our tire pressure calculator to find proper tire inflation when switching to a different tire size.

What is recommended winter tire pressure for Subaru Forester?

Tire pressure fluctuates with ambient temperatures. When temperatures drop, Subaru Forester tires may lose approximately 1 psi of air pressure for every 10 degree Fahrenheit decrease. During winter Subaru Forester tires can be inflated 3 to 5 psi above the recommended tire pressure settings to compensate for lower temperatures. Do not overinflate above the maximum tire inflation pressure value indicated on tire sidewall. Make sure to check tire pressure regularly in the winter to keep tires properly inflated for a safe ride on snow and icy roads.

Is Subaru Forester equipped with Tire Pressure Monitoring System (TPMS)?

If your Subaru Forester is built after 2007, it is most likely equipped with a Tire Pressure Monitoring System. Check owner's manual to see if your model has TPMS.

Why is Subaru Forester tire pressure light on?

If Subaru Forester TPMS warning light comes on and stays on, it means at least one of the tires is underinflated. If TPMS warning light goes on and off, fluctuating ambient temperatures may be the reason. If Subaru Forester TPMS warning light flashes for 90 seconds when you start the vehicle and then remains illuminated, the TPMS is not functioning properly and you should have it serviced.

How to reset tire pressure light on Subaru Forester?

To reset tire pressure light on Subaru Forester, follow the instructions in owner's manual. If tire pressure monitoring system will not reset, there may be a problem with tire pressure sensors.