Chrisatjub Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I have a 98 legacy 2.5 GT I just purchased outback springs and struts now I will be looking for tires and are not sure what size tires I will be able to go with I have 16" wheels can any one help I would like the biggest size possible without rubbing thanks 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I'm pretty sure 225/70r16 would be max. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravitate Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 From my research I think 215 65 16 is the max. That's what I'm getting tomorrow for my 96. From what I've heard 225s rub Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairtax4me Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 Depending on the tire, 225s may run the rear strut body. 215/65/16 fit great, and don't rub. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikaleda Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I know I've run 225/70r15's on a 99 outback with no issues, granted they weren't brand new though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ocei77 Posted February 13, 2016 Share Posted February 13, 2016 I have 225/45/17 on 7" rim with no issues on an Outback. O. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gravitate Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 From what I have noticed tires can be nearly the same width even though the numbers are different and that seems to be based on the wheel size. Check out this tire calculator I found. Just remember that if 215 65 16s fit perfectly just compare that to whatever other size you might want. https://www.tacomaworld.com/tirecalc?tires=205-70r16-215-65r16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt167 Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 Wheel width has a factor in the final height and width.. Every tire has an optimal width rim and the tire is measured from that. This is why brands have variations Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Numbchux Posted February 14, 2016 Share Posted February 14, 2016 wheel width and offset are both extremely important factors here.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrisatjub Posted February 17, 2016 Author Share Posted February 17, 2016 I installed 215-60-16 they fit perfect not sure that I would go any bigger maybe a 215-65-16. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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