2008 Subaru Legacy Tire Pressure & Sizes


On this page you can first find a list of the trims for the 2008 Subaru Legacy along with the tire sizes you can expect to find on them.

Once you have your correct tire size you can then scroll down to the pressures chart and cross-reference it to find the recommended front and rear pressure rating.

Trim Size Icon 2008 Subaru Legacy Trims

Subaru Legacy models built during 2008 were offered in the following trims with these tire sizes fitted as standard.

Trim Name Tire Size/s
2.5 GT Limited

  • 215/45R17 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
2.5 GT spec.B

  • 215/45R18 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
2.5i

  • 205/50R17 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
2.5i Limited

  • 205/50R17 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
2.5i Special Edition

  • 205/50R17 Pressure Icon Cart Icon
3.0R Limited

  • 215/45R18 Pressure Icon Cart Icon

Tire Pressure Icon 2008 Legacy Tire Pressures By Size

Subaru Legacy models built in 2008 with the following tire sizes are recommended to be kept at the following pressures.

Tire Size Front Rear
215/45R17 91W 35 PSI 33 PSI
215/45R18 89Y 35 PSI 33 PSI
P205/50R17 88V

"P" tires are designed for carrying "passengers" only

32 - 33 PSI 30 - 32 PSI
P215/45R18 89W

"P" tires are designed for carrying "passengers" only

35 PSI 33 PSI

What Do These Numbers Mean?

When comparing tires you will find that they display various numbers and codes along the edges.

These numbers help you choose the right tire (size and speed rating) for your car and the following image shows you what each of them mean:

Tire codes guide

Subaru Legacy

Subaru Legacy Image

We have found 6 different tire sizes for the 2008 Subaru Legacy as well as the correct pressure to inflate them to.