2009 Subaru Legacy Tire Size

Your Subaru was manufactured with different tire sizes.  To determine the best tire size for your specific 2009 Subaru Legacy, we first need to determine your rim size.  Please review the information below.

How to Determine Rim Size

Check your existing tires.  Your Subaru Legacy's rim size is the number to the right of the R.  In the example pictured here, the tire size fits 16-inch rims.

Rim Size Selection

Now that you know your rim size, make a selection below to filter your results.

17-Inch Rims

2009 Subaru Legacy

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2009 Subaru Legacy that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2009 Subaru Legacy.

Trim Options:

3.0 RGT Limited

215/45R17/XL 91W

Simplified Size:  215-45-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Subaru Legacy is 215/45R17/XL 91W.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Subaru Legacy's tire size is shown below.

215

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

XL

The mark of XL means extra load.  A tire with this designation can handle higher inflation pressures than a regular tire, which increases its maximum load.

91

This tire has a load index of 91, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1353 pounds (615 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 96 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

2.5i2.5i Limited2.5i Special Edition

P205/50R17 88V

Simplified Size:  205-50-17

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Subaru Legacy is P205/50R17 88V.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Subaru Legacy's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
205

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 205 millimeters.

17

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 17 inches in diameter.

88

This tire has a load index of 88, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1232 pounds (560 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

50

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 50%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 50% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 102 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
V

This tire has a speed rating of V, which means 149 mph (240 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

18-Inch Rims

2009 Subaru Legacy

 

There are multiple tire sizes for your 2009 Subaru Legacy that depend upon the trim level.  Look for your trim level below to get a color-coded explanation of your tire size.  Then pick the best tire size for your 2009 Subaru Legacy.

Trim Options:

GT spec.B

215/45R18 89Y

Simplified Size:  215-45-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Subaru Legacy is 215/45R18 89Y.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Subaru Legacy's tire size is shown below.

215

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

89

This tire has a load index of 89, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1276 pounds (580 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 96 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
Y

This tire has a speed rating of Y, which means 186 mph (300 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.

Trim Options:

3.0 R Limited

P215/45R18 89W

Simplified Size:  215-45-18

Simplified size is useful for shopping and buying tires.

The original tire size for your 2009 Subaru Legacy is P215/45R18 89W.  A color-coded explanation of the 2009 Subaru Legacy's tire size is shown below.

P

This letter denotes the intended use of the tire.

PPassenger Vehicle
LTLight Truck
CCommercial Vehicle
215

This number indicates that your tire has a width of 215 millimeters.

18

The tire size was designed to fit rims or wheels that are 18 inches in diameter.

89

This tire has a load index of 89, which means it's capable of carrying a load of 1276 pounds (580 kg) or less.  A higher number means the tire can carry more weight.  A lower number means the opposite.

45

This number means that your tire has an aspect ratio of 45%.  In other words, your tire's sidewall height (from the edge of the rim to the tire's tread) is 45% of the width.  In this case, the sidewall height works out to be 96 millimeters.

R

This letter denotes how your tire was constructed.  Radial is the standard construction method for about 99% of all tires sold today.

RRadial
BBias Belt
DDiagonal
W

This tire has a speed rating of W, which means 167 mph (270 km/h) is the maximum speed that can be sustained for 10 minutes.  A higher speed becomes dangerous.