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#90 of 124 Re: Excessive tire wear on a 2005 Legacy Outback [nornet] by jfl

Dec 17, 2008 (2:10 pm)

Replying to: nornet (Dec 17, 2008 8:50 am)
I set my tires at +4 psi above Subaru specs. (On my 2000 Legacy that's 36F and 34R.) Any higher than that and I feel the rear end bounces around too much on bumpy roads.
 
I've gone thru two sets of RE-92s and I'm on my second set of Conti Extreme Contacts and will probably go with a third set when these need replacing. I always get an alignment after new tires are installed.

#91 of 124 195/65/14 replacing stock 185/70 ? by ClaytonRoy

Dec 20, 2008 (8:35 pm)

Curious if anyone else has experience with a "plus zero" conversion on the stock 14" Legacy steel rims. I'm looking at a set of General Altimax RT's....and thinking I mine as well go slightly wider while I'm at it. I suspect the small addition of 5mm each side wouldn't be a clearance risk.
 
Thank you for your comments

#92 of 124 Re: 195/65/14 replacing stock 185/70 ? [ClaytonRoy] by paisan

Dec 20, 2008 (10:27 pm)

Replying to: ClaytonRoy (Dec 20, 2008 8:35 pm)
I think you'll be ok. On my 94 Legacy we used to run 215 or 225-50-16s on it!
 
-mike
Subaru Guru and Track Instructor

#93 of 124 Re: 195/65/14 replacing stock 185/70 ? [paisan] by ClaytonRoy

Dec 22, 2008 (4:11 am)

Replying to: paisan (Dec 20, 2008 10:27 pm)
Thanks for the confirmaation, Mike. I'm ordering tires tomorrow. Santa is bringing me some stainless steel "Bonneville Speed Disc" hubcaps for Xmas. So with the upsized rubber and stylish 'caps, my wagon will be looking good in '09
 
-C.R.

#94 of 124 Re: Excessive tire wear on a 2005 Legacy Outback [jfl] by herzzz

Dec 29, 2008 (10:56 am)

Replying to: jfl (Dec 17, 2008 2:10 pm)
I have a '05 Outback 2.5i and have also experienced outside edge rear-wheel tire wear but have what I think is a related problem that has bothered me a bit. The rear end of my car is really loud. I am sure the problem is behind the transmission because the noise is constant thru gear changes. I had the car realigned the last time I purchased new tires but I am sure it was before the aformentioned service bulletin was released. Anyone with similar noise problems?

#95 of 124 another tire question by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Aug 11, 2010 (9:42 pm)

Can I put 215/70R15s on my '97 Outback Limited on the stock wheels?
 
Stock is 205/70R15.
 
The tire size calculators indicate that the sidewall and circumference aren't much different. You'd think they'd be the same since the first number indicates section width but go figure.
 
My all-seasons are getting older and I can score a deal on some almost new Yokos. But I may want to stick with a skinnier tire for my snowboard trips -- maybe I won't notice the half inch extra (ok, .393 inch wider).
 
thanks, Steve, visiting host

#96 of 124 Re: another tire question [steve_] by dcm61

Aug 12, 2010 (5:15 am)

Replying to: Stever@Edmunds (Aug 11, 2010 9:42 pm)
Can I put 215/70R15s on my '97 Outback Limited on the stock wheels?
  
Stock is 205/70R15.
 
215/70 may rub the rear struts. IIRC, there is very little clearance between the tire and rear strut w/ the stock 205/70. It's basically YMMV since the same size tire can vary across manufacturers.
 
P.S. Pretty sure it's OK to put 215/70 on the stock wheels.

#97 of 124 Re: another tire question [steve_] by xwesx

Aug 12, 2010 (9:50 am)

Replying to: Stever@Edmunds (Aug 11, 2010 9:42 pm)
Steve, the first number indicates the section width, but the second number is a percentage of the width. So, 70% of 205 is less than 70% of 215.... 26.29921" (total diameter) versus 26.85039" to be (nearly) exact. That results in about a quarter inch greater radius, which should not be a problem.
 
I agree that it is *possible* that the strut towers might rub, but the increased width is less than 0.2" on each side of the rim, so there is a good chance you will have sufficient clearance. You should probably measure the current clearance to verify that, though!
 
I also agree that the tire will fit on the rims themselves with no problem. Even a 225 would fit just fine on the rims.

#98 of 124 Re: another tire question [xwesx] by Stever@Edmunds HOST

Aug 13, 2010 (9:28 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Aug 12, 2010 9:50 am)
Ah, thanks for the explanation of the width percentage. I wondered what the deal was there.
 
Yeah, not much clearance in the wheel wells. It iced up bad the one trip I did with studs.
 

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#99 of 124 What all terrain tires are best for a 2005 Subaru Legacy Outback wagon? by monalea

Oct 16, 2010 (11:46 am)

Hi there! We bought a 2005 outback wagon, and wish to know what replacement tires would be best for all terrain? Our daughter is a senior now, and will take this, her car, off to college here in Colorado! We don't want to buy separate snow tires, so just wondering what all terrain tires to buy: 225 60 R16.
 
My husband and neighbors love the TOYO open country A/T tires, but I only see the size 225 70R16 in these. Will this work?
Thanks for any help!

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