Stock tire size on our '05 Outback wagon is a 225/60-16 (26.6" tall). I don't really feel the need for a much larger tire, but slightly larger and more aggresive would be nice. I'd love to get a BFG all terrain on there, since the latest incarnation carries the snowflake severe weather rating. BFG makes a 215/70-16, but that is roughly 1.4" taller and I'm sure would cause rubbing issues, no? Bridgestone Dueler A/T's are available in 215/70-16s as well. This is the type of tread pattern I am looking for.

 

We are currently running Bridgestone G-009's, and had Run BFG Traction T/a's in the past. Anyone out there put more aggressive/larger tires on an '05 Outback yet? Thanks in advance for thoughts

Is that 1.4" taller the overall increase? If so, the increase by the strut would only be .7", and that's where the clearance issues would be. I guess you'll have to take a look and see.

I just put these on my 2005 2.5xt

 

http://www.tirerack.com/tires/tires.jsp?tireMake=Dunlop&tireModel=Winter+Sport+M3

 

They rip!

 

There are all kinds of cool tires available for AWD cars.

I think tirerack also has charts on what fits.