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2023 Subaru crosstrek tire sizes & fitment

Approved tire and wheel sizes for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, sourced from manufacturer fitment data and refreshed monthly.

Approved fitments

Tire size Rim size PCD (bolt pattern) Offset Load index Speed rating
225/60R17 OEM R17 N/A N/A N/A N/A
225/60R17 OEM 7x17 N/A 55mm 98 H
225/55R18 OEM 7x18 N/A 55mm 98 H
245/55R17 7.5x17 N/A 55mm 98 H
245/50R18 7.5x18 N/A 55mm 97 H
245/45R19 8x19 N/A 48mm 95 V
225/55R18 OEM R18 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Best by use case

Four tires, four jobs

Best all-season

Bridgestone

Turanza QuietTrack

all-season touring, UTQG 800, 80,000-mi warranty

Best budget

Goodyear

Assurance MaxLife

Lowest cost per mile in this size; UTQG 820

Best quiet

Bridgestone

Turanza QuietTrack

68 dB cabin noise (EU label); quietest in this size

Best winter

Michelin

X-Ice snow

Dedicated winter (premium compound); ice/snow grip

See the best tires for the Subaru Crosstrek, ranked by category →

Tire recalls & safety complaints for the Subaru Crosstrek →

Plus-size and winter-downsize options for every Subaru Crosstrek factory size →

Compatible alternative sizes for 225/60R17

Sizes within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter safe-fit tolerance. Each row links to the size's own page.

Alternative size%Δ ODCategoryVerdict
245/50R18 0.06% plus 1 Safe
245/55R17 -0.07% wider Safe
245/45R19 0.19% plus 2 Safe
245/60R16 -0.20% alternative Safe
205/60R18 0.20% plus 1 Safe

For the full list of alternatives with comfort/handling impact, see 225/60R17 upsize options. To check an arbitrary size pair, use the tire compatibility calculator.

Check a different size against this vehicle

Type any tire size below; we'll compute its overall-diameter delta against the OEM 225/60R17 and verdict using the ETRTO ±3% rule.

Common upgrade paths

Use the plus-size calculator to evaluate any rim step against the OEM size.

How to choose tires for the 2023 subaru crosstrek

The 2023 Subaru Crosstrek ships from the factory on 225/60R17 tires mounted on R17 wheels. 5 approved fitments are documented for this model year, allowing some flexibility between performance, comfort, and winter compounds. The Compatible alternative sizes table above lists every safe substitution within the ETRTO ±3% overall-diameter tolerance.

Tire choice on the Subaru Crosstrek comes down to three trade-offs that matter more than brand loyalty: load index (must equal or exceed the OEM number), speed rating (must match or exceed the placard), and UTQG treadwear (higher means longer life, lower usually means stickier rubber). Owners replacing factory tires with the same compound class, for example all-season for all-season, generally see no change in ride characteristics or fuel economy. Switching categories (performance summer to all-season touring, for example) is where the trade-offs show up at the contact patch.

For 2023 Subaru Crosstrek owners considering a plus-size upgrade, the safer option is a Plus-1 step (one rim size up with a 10-point aspect drop and ~10 mm of additional section width). Plus-2 is technically viable on this chassis if the alternative-sizes table lists a Plus-2 candidate within tolerance, but expect a meaningful ride-harshness penalty and a tire-cost premium of 30–60% per tire relative to the OEM fitment. For winter use the recommended pattern is one width step down (e.g. from a 235 to a 225) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter; narrower tires apply higher contact pressure per square inch on snow, which translates directly into shorter braking distances. The plus-size calculator evaluates any specific rim step against this OEM size.

Before purchasing, verify the tire size on the driver-door placard of your specific 2023 Subaru Crosstrek, since trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment from what is documented here. The placard reading is the authoritative source per FMVSS 110, and dealers will reference the placard rather than aftermarket catalogs when validating warranty claims.

NHTSA-reported issues for 2023 subaru crosstrek

3
Complaints
0
Crashes
0
Injuries
0
Deaths

Top issue category: TPMS

Most reported: TPMS (2) · Tires (General) (1)

Reported across: 2023 – 2023 (1 year)

What owners described

Sidewall failure is the most common description, in 22% of these reports. Percentages are shares of the 9 reports covering every model year of the Subaru Crosstrek that include a written account; a single report can describe more than one problem, so they do not total 100%.

Reported problemThis subjectAll tire complaintsRelative
Sidewall failure 22% 15% 1.5×
Blowout or sudden deflation 11% 20% 0.6×
Cracking or dry rot 11% 9% 1.2×

In owners' own words

Verbatim excerpts from complaints filed with NHTSA about Subaru Crosstrek. Reports are published by NHTSA as filed and are lightly cleaned here only to remove intake codes.

On 09/29/22 while crossing the Richmond Bridge, the drivers rear tire experienced a sudden and complete blowout of the tire. All rubber separated from the rim and landed in the adjacent left traffic lane. I slowly came to a complete stop on the bridge with hazard lights on. A bridge service vehicle arrived within 1-2 minutes and helped change to the spare. My tires had just been serviced at Costco Tire Center in Novato on 09/25/22 and they maintain that the failure is due to manufacturing defect as they tire passed their inspection.

NHTSA complaint 1844781 · 2019 vehicle

THREE of four original equipment tires failed, the first one at 10K miles. Two failures were located at the sidewall/tread corner. The third tire failure was located in the tread area. The third tire is available for inspection. The vehicle electronic system informed us of the tire problem, when tires failed, so vehicle could be moved to safe area. The vehicle was inspected by Subaru of Little Rock, AR on July 23, 2024. Tire size: 225/60R17 The first failure was 1/25/24 with 10K miles The second failure (of a different tire) was on 7/16/2024 with 19K miles. The third failure (of a different tire) was on 8/8/2024 with 20K miles. See case number with Subaru of America # 240808-2001440

NHTSA complaint 2017984 · 2024 vehicle

The contact owns a 2024 Subaru Crosstrek equipped with Yokohama Tires, Tire Line: Geolandar G91, Tire Size: 225/60/R17, DOT Number: (N/A). The contact stated that while the vehicle was at the dealer for maintenance, the contact was informed that all four tires were cracked and were dry-rotted. The contact stated that the vehicle had been serviced by the same dealer six months prior to the failure, and that the tires had light to moderate wear. However, after driving for 5,000 miles, the contact was informed that the tires needed to be replaced. The tires had not yet been replaced. The manufacturer was made aware of the failure. The failure mileage was 22,243.

NHTSA complaint 2225090 · 2024 vehicle

225 /60 R 17 99H Was driving on a freeway when heard a pop, pulled over immediately on left shoulder and tire had holes in sidewall putting me in a very dangerous situation. Yokohama consumer affairs could care less about the situation, I hope people dont hurt driving with these tires.

NHTSA complaint 2131485 · 2024 vehicle

Complaints are voluntarily submitted to the NHTSA Office of Defects Investigation and are not verified by NHTSA; they represent owner-reported problems, not proven defects. Counts can be useful as a relative quality signal across comparable tires or vehicles.

Frequently asked questions

What size tires fit a 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
The OEM tire size for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek is 225/60R17 mounted on R17 wheels.. Trim levels and option packages can shift the original fitment; confirm against your specific vehicle's driver-door placard before purchase.
Can I run a different tire size on my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
Plus-sizing (larger rim, lower aspect) is possible within ±3% of the OEM overall diameter per the ETRTO safe-fit standard. The Compatible alternative sizes table on this page lists every safe option for the OEM size. Always confirm with the manufacturer or a qualified tire shop before deviating from the placard.
Where can I buy tires for my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
Online tire retailers in our affiliate network carry every size documented for this vehicle. Use the Shop online buttons above to compare prices across them; variance of $20–$40 per tire is common between merchants. The <a href="/tools/tire-install-cost-calculator/">install cost calculator</a> estimates the out-the-door including mount, balance, TPMS, and disposal by state.
What is the recommended tire pressure for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
The cold-inflation pressure is printed on the driver-door placard of your specific vehicle and varies by trim, tire size, and loaded vs unloaded condition. Typical OEM front and rear pressures fall between 30 and 36 psi for passenger trims and 32–40 psi for SUV/truck variants, but the placard is the authoritative source.
Can I fit winter tires in a different size on my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
Yes; the standard winter-tire fitment pattern is one width step narrower than OEM (e.g. 225 → 215) with the aspect ratio bumped up to preserve overall diameter. Narrower tires increase contact pressure on snow for better traction. The Compatible alternative sizes table includes any winter-friendly options that fall within ±3% OD for this vehicle.
How often should I rotate the tires on my 2023 Subaru Crosstrek?
Every 5,000–7,500 miles is the typical OEM recommendation for passenger vehicles. AWD vehicles and high-torque trucks benefit from the shorter interval. Documented rotation history is also a tire-warranty prerequisite; most manufacturer treadwear claims require rotation receipts at the warranty inspection.

For broader tire questions; replacement timing, UTQG, EV-specific tires, winter swaps; see the tire FAQ.

Sources for this page

  1. Vehicle owner's manual tire & wheel placard; door-jamb placard on the Subaru Crosstrek is the authoritative source for OEM tire size, load index, and cold-inflation pressure for your specific trim.
  2. NHTSA SaferCar; recall lookup for the 2023 Subaru Crosstrek.
  3. ETRTO 2024 Standards Manual §2.3; overall-diameter math used for the alternative-size verdicts above.
  4. Tire & Rim Association 2025 Yearbook; load-index to maximum-load reference.

Last verified 2026-10-07.