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#10720 of 10758 Re: Tire profile change possible? [fsrph] by jonkron Oct 06, 2009 (10:46 am)
Replying to: fsrph (Oct 06, 2009 8:32 am) Hmm- is it the look of the tires? I run Michelin Pilots on mine at a width of 225. It gives a slightly less agressive appearance w/better contact/traction. The ride is also better than the stock BF Goodriches- but more expensive as well.   If you are looking for a softer ride you may want to skip the GT altogether as it comes with a sport-tuned suspenion (versus non GT models). I wouldn't buy an Outback and throw 45 series performance tires on it, so I am not sure doing the opposite to a GT model makes much sense either...
#10721 of 10758 Re: Tire profile change possible? [fsrph] by ateixeira Oct 06, 2009 (12:25 pm)
Replying to: fsrph (Oct 06, 2009 8:32 am) You may also have clearance issues in the wheel well.   Make sure the overall diameter stays within 3% of the original. That's the industry standard, and 3% isn't much.
#10722 of 10758 Re: Tire profile change possible? [xwesx] by lilengineerboy Oct 06, 2009 (2:49 pm)
Replying to: xwesx (Oct 06, 2009 8:54 am) Stock Legacy GT is a 215/45R17 IIRC. The Legacy 2.5i is a 205/55/16. I don't know if the brakes are a different size between the two or not. You can always use the miata.net tire size calculator or the tire rack one to find the appropriate size. Replies to this message: bigdadi118 (Oct 06, 2009 5:24 pm) ateixeira (Oct 07, 2009 6:53 am) goneskiian (Oct 20, 2009 12:20 am)
#10723 of 10758 Re: Tire profile change possible? [lilengineerboy] by bigdadi118 Oct 06, 2009 (5:24 pm)
Replying to: lilengineerboy (Oct 06, 2009 2:49 pm) Diameter 24.5 - 24.6" on 215/45-17 24.9" on 205/55-16 Replies to this message: ateixeira (Oct 07, 2009 6:53 am)
#10724 of 10758 "Burned" automatic transmission fluid by ncc4 Oct 07, 2009 (5:49 am)
I have a '07 Outback 4-cyl. with the 4 speed automatic and about 30,000 miles. I just did a "drain and fill" on the transmission and the oil smelt burnt, and was brown. I know that engine oil changes color with use, but I didn't think it happened with auto. trans fluid. I don't tow anything, and most of my driving is generally flat land commuting.   Anyone know if Subaru transmissions tend to "burn" or discolor the oil, or am I headed for a problem!   Thanks in advance for any help. Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 07, 2009 9:21 am)
#10725 of 10758 Re: Tire profile change possible? [bigdadi118] by ateixeira Oct 07, 2009 (6:53 am)
Replying to: bigdadi118 (Oct 06, 2009 5:24 pm) Note that 1.2% variance falls within the industry standard 3%. You have a tiny bit of wiggle room, but not much.
#10726 of 10758 Re: "Burned" automatic transmission fluid [ncc4] by xwesx Oct 07, 2009 (9:21 am)
Replying to: ncc4 (Oct 07, 2009 5:49 am) No, that is not normal at all. Are you headed for a problem? Possibly, but I think it depends more on the conditions under which you drive, your driving habits, and how often you change the fluid. If it is brown, the fluid was significantly overheated at least once. Now you have to determine why.....
#10727 of 10758 2005 legacy gt limited wagon by scottinky Oct 14, 2009 (2:02 pm)
this maybe a silly question, but is the rear seat area of this car on the small side? I am considering giving up my Odyssey for one of these, and I have two small kids in carseats. I checked measurements, and it doesn't seem to be much bigger than my wife's Jetta, which is somewhat tight in the back. I want a midsize wagon we wont grow out of in a few years. Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 14, 2009 3:06 pm) plim77 (Oct 14, 2009 5:05 pm)
#10728 of 10758 Re: 2005 legacy gt limited wagon [scottinky] by xwesx Oct 14, 2009 (3:06 pm)
Replying to: scottinky (Oct 14, 2009 2:02 pm) It's a little tight for carseats but much better for children (not in carseats). For a family of four, it is adequate. It is certainly not cavernous like the new model, but it is nothing like, say, a 2+2. Plus, it has generous amount of storage space behind the rear seatback.
#10729 of 10758 legacy gt wagon. by scottinky Oct 14, 2009 (3:12 pm)
its such a fantastic machine, I really want one, I just think I would miss the space the odyssey provides. Sport wagons are going the way of the dodo. I think I might run down to my subie dealer tomorrow and check out the wagons. I did test drive an outback and really liked it, but i do remember the interior being tight. Replies to this message: xwesx (Oct 14, 2009 4:32 pm)

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