1997 Subaru Impreza Tire Size & Pressure

The 1997 Subaru Impreza tire size depends on trim: the Brighton, 1.8 2 takes 175/70R14; the Brighton, 2.2 4 takes 175/70R14; the L, 2D Coupe, Automatic takes P195/60R15 87H; the L, 2D Coupe, Standard takes P195/60R15 87H; the L, 4D Sedan, Automatic takes P195/60R15 87H; the L, 4D Sedan, Standard takes P195/60R15 87H; the L, 4D Wagon, Automatic takes P195/60R15 87H; the L, 4D Wagon, Standard takes P195/60R15 87H; the Outback takes P205/60R15 90S, per the factory service manual.

Factory-Spec Tire Size
Varies by trim
  • Brighton, 1.8 2: 175/70R14
  • Brighton, 2.2 4: 175/70R14
  • L, 2D Coupe, Automatic: P195/60R15 87H
  • L, 2D Coupe, Standard: P195/60R15 87H
  • L, 4D Sedan, Automatic: P195/60R15 87H
  • L, 4D Sedan, Standard: P195/60R15 87H
  • L, 4D Wagon, Automatic: P195/60R15 87H
  • L, 4D Wagon, Standard: P195/60R15 87H
  • Outback: P205/60R15 90S
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Brighton, 1.8 2

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70R14Door Placard

Brighton, 2.2 4

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
All175/70R14Door Placard

L, 2D Coupe, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/60R15 87HDoor Placard

L, 2D Coupe, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/60R15 87HDoor Placard

L, 4D Sedan, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/60R15 87HDoor Placard

L, 4D Sedan, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/60R15 87HDoor Placard

L, 4D Wagon, Automatic

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/60R15 87HDoor Placard

L, 4D Wagon, Standard

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP195/60R15 87HDoor Placard

Outback

Tire Specifications

PositionTire SizePressureLoad IndexSpeed Rating
AllP205/60R15 90SDoor Placard

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Frequently Asked Questions

What size tires does a 1997 Subaru Impreza take?

It depends on the trim: Brighton, 1.8 2 uses 175/70R14; Brighton, 2.2 4 uses 175/70R14; L, 2D Coupe, Automatic uses P195/60R15 87H; L, 2D Coupe, Standard uses P195/60R15 87H; L, 4D Sedan, Automatic uses P195/60R15 87H; L, 4D Sedan, Standard uses P195/60R15 87H; L, 4D Wagon, Automatic uses P195/60R15 87H; L, 4D Wagon, Standard uses P195/60R15 87H; Outback uses P205/60R15 90S.

What is the tire pressure for a 1997 Subaru Impreza?

Refer to the tire pressure placard on your vehicle's driver side door jamb for exact cold inflation pressures.

What is the bolt pattern on a 1997 Subaru Impreza?

Bolt pattern data is available in the factory service manual.

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