Quick-reference: Mitsubishi Outlander tyre and wheel specifications

This guide covers the current-generation Mitsubishi Outlander (the model launched in Australia for the 2022 model year, including the plug-in hybrid PHEV). Figures are a 2026 buying guide from live specification and manufacturer sources. Your tyre placard on the driver’s door jamb and your owner’s handbook are authoritative for your exact build — check them before buying.

Grade	Tyre size	Wheel	Spare
ES	235/60R18	18×8.0 alloy	Space-saver
LS	235/60R18	18×8.0 alloy	Space-saver
Aspire	255/45R20	20×8.0 alloy	Space-saver
Exceed / Exceed Tourer	255/45R20	20×8.0 alloy	Space-saver
PHEV (ES / Aspire / Exceed / GSR)	235/60R18 or 255/45R20	18×8.0 or 20×8.0 alloy	Repair kit (verify)

Shared fitment data: bolt pattern 5×114.3, centre bore 66.1mm, offset around ET+35 to +45, wheel-nut torque about 110-120Nm (confirm in your handbook). A 235/65R17 steel-wheel fitment also exists for the base platform; Australian grades generally start at 18 inches.

What tyre size does my Mitsubishi Outlander use?

Your Outlander’s size depends on its grade. The volume-selling ES and LS run 235/60R18 tyres on 18×8.0-inch alloys — a taller sidewall that rides well on Australian roads and is cheaper to replace. The Aspire, Exceed and Exceed Tourer step up to a lower-profile 255/45R20 on 20×8.0-inch alloys for a sportier look, at the cost of ride comfort and replacement price.

The PHEV plug-in hybrid is offered across several grades, so it follows the same split: 18-inch on the entry grade and 20-inch on the up-spec and GSR models. PHEV buyers should pay extra attention to the load rating and to low-rolling-resistance tyre choice, because the battery adds weight and affects range — more on that below.

If you’re not sure which size your car wears, read it off the sidewall or the door placard. Our guides on how to read a tyre sidewall and how to read your car’s tyre placard decode every number.

What tyre pressure should a Mitsubishi Outlander run?

Set the cold pressure shown on your Outlander’s door placard — it is matched to your tyre size, load rating and the car’s weight, and it is the only number correct for your vehicle. As a general guide, 20-inch Outlanders are commonly specified around 35psi (240kPa) unladen, with a higher figure when fully loaded; 18-inch grades sit in a similar band. Because the placard varies by grade, tyre size and (for the PHEV) kerb weight, treat any single figure as a guide and defer to the sticker.

Check pressures cold, before you’ve driven far, because heat inflates them — see cold vs hot tyre pressure and how often to check. Raise pressures to the laden figure for a full car on a road trip — our loaded family road-trip guide covers it. The Outlander has TPMS; a warning in the cold snap of a winter morning is often temperature, not a puncture — here’s why, and how TPMS works explains the system.

Correct pressure also protects your fuel (and, on the PHEV, your electric range) — see tyre pressure and fuel economy, and the EV-specific question in do EVs need higher pressures.

What wheels fit a Mitsubishi Outlander? Bolt pattern, offset and bore

The current Outlander uses a 5×114.3 bolt pattern (five studs, 114.3mm pitch-circle diameter) — one of the most common patterns on the market, shared with many mid-size SUVs. That gives you a wide choice of aftermarket wheels, but three numbers still have to line up:

• Centre bore: 66.1mm on this generation. This is smaller than some earlier Mitsubishis and smaller than the generic 67.1mm of many rivals, so a wheel bored to 67.1mm will need hub-centric rings to seat properly. See centre bore explained and hub-centric vs lug-centric fitment.
• Offset: factory offset is around ET+35 to +45. Stay close to it; a big change alters track width and loads the bearings. Wheel offset and backspacing shows how to measure.
• Load rating: fit at or above the placard load index, which matters most on the heavier PHEV. Bolt pattern and PCD explained covers confirming your pattern.

Mixing sizes front-to-rear on an all-wheel-drive Outlander is a bad idea — see can you mix tyre sizes on an AWD and the driveline risk in do AWD cars need all four tyres replaced together.

Can you downsize the Outlander’s 20-inch wheels to 18-inch?

Yes, and it’s a popular, sensible move. Because the ES and LS grades already run 18-inch wheels, a factory-matched 18-inch fitment exists for the platform, so fitting 235/60R18 to an Aspire or Exceed keeps the overall rolling diameter close to standard. The payoff is a softer ride over Australia’s patchy roads, cheaper tyres and less kerb-rash risk — at the cost of the 20-inch look.

Keep the rolling diameter within the legal tolerance (states commonly allow around 15mm of change) so your speedo stays accurate and you don’t need certification — see rolling diameter and how tyre size affects your speedo. Plus-sizing a medium SUV has practical limits worth reading first: plus-sizing a medium SUV.

Does the Mitsubishi Outlander have a spare wheel?

The petrol Outlander grades carry a space-saver (temporary) spare under the boot floor — confirmed on Aspire and Exceed. A space-saver gets you to a tyre shop, but it has strict speed and distance limits, so it’s a get-you-home tool, not a touring spare. Our guide on space-saver spares: how far and how fast spells out the rules, and spare tyre pressure covers the number most people forget to check.

The PHEV is the exception to watch. Its drive battery sits under the floor, which on many plug-in hybrids takes the space the spare well would use, so the PHEV typically ships with a tyre repair/inflator kit rather than a wheel — verify this for your exact build, because fitment has varied. Our explainers on repair kits vs spare wheels and whether sealants ruin the tyre help you decide whether to carry a spare anyway. Some owners retrofit a space-saver kit to the PHEV; check boot packaging and load rules first.

How much do Mitsubishi Outlander tyres cost?

Replacement cost is driven by wheel size. The 18-inch 235/60R18 on ES and LS grades is a mainstream, affordable size with wide choice. The 20-inch 255/45R20 on Aspire, Exceed and up-spec PHEVs is dearer per corner and has fewer options, which is the strongest practical argument for the 18-inch grades or an 18-inch downsize. Treat these as 2026 guide ranges and get a live quote for your size.

Fitment	Replacement cost (guide)
235/60R18 (ES, LS)	Lower — mainstream size, wide choice
255/45R20 (Aspire, Exceed, PHEV)	Higher — low-profile, fewer options

Compare quotes on cost per kilometre, not sticker price — see cost per kilometre and why the cheapest quote isn’t the cheapest tyre. For where to buy, our reviews of Bob Jane T-Marts, Beaurepaires and Tyroola online help you shop around.

What are the best replacement tyres for a Mitsubishi Outlander?

The Outlander is a comfort-and-economy family SUV, so most owners are best served by a quiet, fuel-efficient, wet-capable touring tyre rather than anything aggressive. PHEV owners should prioritise low rolling resistance to protect electric range, and make sure the replacement meets the load index for the heavier hybrid.

Match the tyre to your priorities with our use-case guides: best quiet tyres for a medium SUV, best fuel-efficient tyres for a medium SUV, best wet-weather tyres and best long-lasting tyres for a medium SUV. PHEV owners should also read do you need EV-specific tyres and why EV tyres wear faster, since the plug-in’s extra weight and instant torque chew tread quicker than the petrol.

Outlander vs the medium-SUV pack

The Outlander competes head-on with the Toyota RAV4, Mazda CX-5, Hyundai Kona and Kia Sportage, and its tyre and wheel logic is similar across the class — 5×114.3 patterns, 18- and 20-inch options and a lean towards comfort tyres. Its seven-seat packaging and PHEV option set it apart. See the sibling guide for the Toyota RAV4, and for the plug-in angle, our EV and hybrid cluster starting with can you fit standard tyres to an EV and best quiet tyres for an electric car.

Frequently asked questions

What size tyres does a Mitsubishi Outlander take?

ES and LS run 235/60R18; Aspire, Exceed and up-spec PHEVs run 255/45R20. All current grades share a 5×114.3 bolt pattern. Confirm your size on the door placard.

What is the Mitsubishi Outlander bolt pattern?

5×114.3 (five studs on a 114.3mm pitch-circle diameter), with a 66.1mm centre bore and roughly ET+35 to +45 offset. The 66.1mm bore is smaller than many rivals, so generic wheels may need hub-centric rings.

Does the Mitsubishi Outlander have a full-size spare?

No. Petrol grades carry a space-saver (temporary) spare, which has speed and distance limits. The PHEV usually ships with a tyre repair kit rather than a wheel because the battery takes the spare-well space — verify for your build.

Can I fit 18-inch wheels to a 20-inch Outlander?

Yes. Because ES and LS grades already use 18-inch 235/60R18, that fitment matches the platform and keeps rolling diameter close to standard, giving a better ride and cheaper tyres. Stay within the legal diameter tolerance.

Do Outlander PHEV tyres wear faster?

Generally yes. The PHEV’s extra battery weight and instant electric torque wear tread faster than the petrol model, so choose a durable, correctly load-rated tyre and keep pressures at placard.

Bottom line

Bottom line: The current Outlander splits between 18-inch 235/60R18 (ES, LS) and 20-inch 255/45R20 (Aspire, Exceed, up-spec PHEV), all on a 5×114.3 pattern with a 66.1mm bore. The 18-inch fitment is the smart buy for ride and running cost, petrol grades carry only a space-saver, and the PHEV usually gets a repair kit — so check your boot before a big trip. Set pressures off the placard and pick a quiet, efficient tyre to suit the car’s family-SUV brief.

Sources & further reading: CarsGuide — Mitsubishi Outlander wheel sizes and tyre pressure guide; carsales — Outlander grade specifications. Sizes, pressures and prices are a 2026 guide only; always confirm against your vehicle’s tyre placard, owner’s handbook and a live quote.