2026-10-08 · 5 min read
Subaru WRX Tyre Guide Malaysia
The VA WRX runs 245/40 R17 tyres while the VB uses 245/40 R18 — both benefit from performance summer-compound tyres given the car's Symmetrical AWD grip capabilities. Top choices for Malaysian roads include Michelin Pilot Sport 4, Bridgestone Potenza Sport, and Continental SportContact 6, which balance dry grip, wet performance, and longevity in tropical heat. Avoid budget tyres on the WRX as the AWD system amplifies feedback from poor tyre performance, and the torque output of the FA20DIT/FA24F will expose a weak tyre quickly.
WRX Tyre Size
- VA WRX: 245/45 R17 or 245/40 R18
- Performance: Michelin Pilot Sport 4, Bridgestone Potenza, Dunlop Sport Maxx
- AWD rule: all 4 tyres same spec — mismatch damages the AWD system
- Tyre pressure: 33 psi front/rear (check door sticker)