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Replace tires on 1999 Forester

6 messages,  Last post on Mar 23, 2012 at 4:04 AM

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#4 of 6 Re: Replace tires on 1999 Forester [xwesx] by bluefireangel

Mar 22, 2012 (2:30 pm)

Replying to: xwesx (Mar 22, 2012 12:59 pm)
I'm doing the tire sizes by memory so I may be off on the middle numbers. I haven't yet tested fit because the potential replacements are on other rims and even if the bolt pattern fit, I'd probably have them remounted on the original rims.
I know that the spedometer and odometer would be off. What I'm more concerned with is the AWD. Will I mess up the AWD or something else by using the 225 tires?
Thanks!

#5 of 6 Re: Replace tires on 1999 Forester [bluefireangel] by xwesx

Mar 22, 2012 (2:42 pm)

Replying to: bluefireangel (Mar 22, 2012 2:30 pm)
Regarding the AWD, it won't likely affect it as long as all four tires are the same size. If you need to use a spare at any time, though, it could be a bit of an issue (assuming stock spare) if used for any appreciable length of time.

#6 of 6 Re: Replace tires on 1999 Forester [bluefireangel] by capriracer

Mar 23, 2012 (4:04 am)

Replying to: bluefireangel (Mar 22, 2012 2:30 pm)
You should most concerned about the tires rubbing. That's a potential safety issue - as in sudden blowout - life threatening.
 
Don't bother to go any further. This is a terrible idea.

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