Scott in Bellingham Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 got a gen1 91 Legacy wagon stock struts ready for a new set of all season radials got a set of 15" rims would like to go as tall as I can , dont want wide just tall its the family car and am going to buy a new set befor the snow falls thanks Scott Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickensheets Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 Morning. I'm not sure what the wheel well will accept on that year but on my 97 the OEM size is 205/70/15. I choose to run 225/60/15 because to me it looks better and it handles much better due to more footprint and less sidewall. This is on dry pavement of course. It also has a slightly smaller diameter which improves acceleration at my 5000ft elevation here in colorado. Google tire size calculator and play with some numbers to see what will fit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 The limiting factor in this application may be the clearance between the tire and the lower strut spring seat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 The limiting factor in this application may be the clearance between the tire and the lower strut spring seat. yes so whats the max size? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dickensheets Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 yes so whats the max size? Go out and take some measurements. How tall is current tire, how much space to work with, this will give you some idea. Tire size calculators will tell you how tall and wide any given tire is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twitch de la Brat Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) I've got 185 75 R14's and they rub when I turn. They're one size taller than stock, so stock may very well be the size you're looking for. But, my struts are shot and leaking. So if you have better struts, you may be able to fit a bigger tire. Twitch PS: My car is a 90 lego wagon w/290k Edited October 29, 2009 by Twitch de la Brat more info Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imprezaII Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 This may or may not help , but 94 Dodge shadow 15 " alloys fit on my 96 Impreza and they sit outward from the hub about 1" more than the factory 15 rims. This may give you more space away from the bottom of the strut cone shape and also keep it from rubbing the inner fender areas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruJawn Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 (edited) this is good question. i am wonder this my self. i to just got a Subaru Legacy Gen 1. have 185/70 R14" at the moment. i want to put 215/70 R14"s on it. already know that's not gonna happen without any sort of Mod. 185/70 R14: 24.2" Tall 215/75 R14: 25.9" Alternate size: 205/75 R14 26.1" Link to Tire Size Calculator: http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html Edited October 29, 2009 by SubaruJawn Added Link Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scott in Bellingham Posted October 29, 2009 Author Share Posted October 29, 2009 Im running 195/75R14 right now, I think thats the max its Dia 25.5 new anyone running either 185/65R15 or 195/65R15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted October 29, 2009 Share Posted October 29, 2009 The legacy outback wagons run 205/70/15 tires. I would imagine they have room for more because of the lifted suspension. I wonder if you could make a set of outback struts work on your older wagon? :-p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubaruJawn Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 The legacy outback wagons run 205/70/15 tires. I would imagine they have room for more because of the lifted suspension. I wonder if you could make a set of outback struts work on your older wagon? :-p yes. and it has been done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Beast I Drive Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Scott, You lifted a Gen 1 Legacy Sedan. I think you know how big a tire you can put on there But in all seriousness, I have no clue. Im not into the Legacy/OB stuff yet. With some wheel spacers though Im sure you can get around that spring perch issue... -Bill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leg91LS Posted October 30, 2009 Share Posted October 30, 2009 Maybe this will help but I have a 91 Lego LS and I have 20560R15 that fit perfectly without any rubbing. I'm not sure if someone else mentioned this same size tire on a 1st Gen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefwagon Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 I just put on 225/65/16 "s some rubbing with 98 ob struts 02 forester springs and 98 ob control are brackets and there is slight rubbing but after a few cuts and bangs they fit just fine, any bigger would probably not work without a body lift. anyone have good pics or ideas on how to finish of wheel wells and fenders after cutting, im going to weld steel plates to strenghten the frame wher i cut but some experienced advise would help Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefwagon Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 thats about 27.52 inches tall now im almost a foot of clearance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beefwagon Posted February 21, 2014 Share Posted February 21, 2014 oh yeah and its a 94 legacy wagon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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