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Ranger83, Now that you have purchased the Nokian RSI's are you happy with them? Did you go with the stock size tire - P225/55R17 or the optional size - P215/55R17?

Overthehill, Did you ever make a decision on the wheels for your 2006? I was also considering another set for my 2006 OB and winter use. I was going to purchase 16 inch Subaru ones from a salvage yard and purchase tires that are very close to the same outside diameter as the stock tires. Have not done so yet, but maybe soon...

Thanks torxxx, Tell me more about these frame rails. Are they the rails a few inches inside of the normal jacking location behind the front wheels or are they the same as the normal jacking location (emergency tire changing), just below the doors? As I look under the vehicle I see two support channels. One on each side of the vehicle. These channels have drain holes through them. Are these channels strong enough to support the weight of the vehicle?

Hello to all you Subaru Nuts, I just picked up my new outback on Friday from Larry H. Miller in Salt Lake City. I had sometime to look it over this past Saturday. Things have changed some from my 2002 outback. Looks like Subaru has cheapened a few things - more plastic. I guess that's expected in an dog eat dog economy. I drove it home to Idaho Falls (250 miles) and it rides and drives wonderfully. I've got questions that I know someone will have an answers to. Using a floor jack, where is the best place to lift the front and rear ends from? Where is the recommended locations for positioning jackstands? Where is the best place to purchase service manuals?