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Replying to: shrinermonkey (Aug 02, 2007 5:26 am) |
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Replying to: cptplt (Aug 10, 2007 7:25 am) |
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Replying to: conger14 (Sep 14, 2007 11:56 am)
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Replying to: snowbelter (Sep 14, 2007 2:38 pm) -mike
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We've found the Nokian WR more than adequate for getting through winters that average 150 inches or more of snow. But a dedicated snow tire is even better if you don't mind dealing with an extra set of tires/rims and the tire pressure monitoring system.
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I recently purchased a '98 Legacy L wagon after test-driving several Outbacks. The Legacy has a manual, lower mileage, and was a cleaner car (with no leaking seals) than the Outbacks I drove. Plus, with slightly better fuel efficiency ratings, I am pleased with my purchase. However, one thing that attracted me to the Outbacks was the higher ground clearance and beefier tires. The reason for me moving from my trusty 240 wagon to a Sub was that I am moving to a mountainous area and want something that can hold the road better in winters. I am wondering if a regular Legacy can accept an Outback wheel and tire size - or if either the wheel wells do not allow enough clearance, or an Outback wheel needs mated with Outback suspension components. I am sure the brakes would require changing. I believe the Outback wheel is 16x5". Failing this, will the Legacy wheel accept a slightly wider tire? I once owned an Isuzu I-mark that would take a wider tire than factory, so I did this every time I replaced tires for about 6 high-mileage years. Any takers?
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Replying to: bpappas (Aug 11, 2006 7:24 am) The brakes are OK, going to a bigger wheel just gives you more room, even though you don't need it. The tires may not clear the rear strut base, though. The Outback's raised suspension leaves more clearance for the bigger tires. I thought Outbacks had 205/70R15 tires back then, though. I thought they went to a 225/60R16 on a 16" rim for MY2000. What is your stock size? 205/60R15, something like that? Use this tool to see how much the diameter will increase: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html You can probably go 10mm wider (6mm more radius on a 60 series tires), but not much more than that. There isn't much "slop" in a Subaru, they're relatively precise, so you have less wiggle room for that type of thing. -juice
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Replying to: ateixeira (Aug 11, 2006 9:30 am) you're right. the 16" spec i gave is actually, as it turns out, 2K up. the tire calculator gave no difference for the speedo - but the real problem, as you said, may be the struts or something else - just eyeballing, it doesn't look like it would have enough space to accept a 205/70/R15.
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Replying to: bpappas (Aug 11, 2006 10:25 am) Take a peek at the rear wheel well, the distance from the top of the tire to the base of the springs. My guess is you don't have anywhere close to a full inch of play in that area. I had a stock size tire on a Foreser and went 10mm wider. That's less than half an inch, though, and only 6mm wider, and even then it's 3mm on each side. Yours would be 205-185=20mm wider, 10mm wider to each side, so nearly half inch closer to the suspension plus an inch higher. My guess is it would not clear. -juice
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