SubeeTed Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Hi all ! I was wondering if anyone out there that has a Legacy GT with 205/55/16 tires, reduced the size of there tire, when they got a set of true Winter Tires mounted on another set of rims? I'm asking because the next time I get another GT, I might get another set of wheels and TRUE snow tires that are more Narrower? Just so the snow has someplace to go. And of course is it SAFE?? Will it srew up suspension geometry? Thanks, Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
crazyhorse001 Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 Yes, I believe it would be safe to get narrower snow tires. As long as you don't go TOO narrow. As long as the wheels fit the car, and don't rub the brakes, you should be in good shape. I'm thinking a like year set of steelies with hubcaps would be a good choice. 185/75-14 or 185/65-15's would keep your speedo in a reasonable range of error. REMEMBER all four tires have to be equal, but that goes without saying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reveeen Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 I'm running a 205/55/15 summer and a 185/75/15 winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted March 4, 2007 Share Posted March 4, 2007 What year GT are we talking about? The major issue is whether smaller rims clear the brakes or not. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SubeeTed Posted March 5, 2007 Author Share Posted March 5, 2007 What year GT are we talking about? The major issue is whether smaller rims clear the brakes or not. Hi. It's a 1997 Leagcy GT Wagon. Ted Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmanaenk Posted March 5, 2007 Share Posted March 5, 2007 I think stock 15" clear your brakes, so you can go 195/60/15 or 185/65R15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scooby dooo Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Hi, I run 205/60/15 BFG traction TA all weather but they're not that great for Nw England winter. If I were to get a dedicated snow tire what is the best size? 195/65/15? Thanks very much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manarius Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 I think stock 15" clear your brakes, so you can go 195/60/15 or 185/65R15The stock wheels on a gt though are the snowflake 16's. I mean, 15's probably squeeze on, but that makes things kinda complicated. Might as well just pick up a set of WRX rims (16's) and throw Blizzaks on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortlid Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 My Mom has the BFG T/A's in the 205/55R16 size. I think the 185/65R15's on stock Legacy L wheels sound like the best bet, AND they keep you alloys nice! Or you could get a set of thouse new Nokian WR's that are suppose to be YEAR ROUND tires. But I heard they are $$$!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
porcupine73 Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Also, http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html can be helpful for determing tire sizes that would just be narrower without being too much smaller in diameter (don't want to lose ground clearance for winter!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Virrdog Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 The only other thing to watch for when going as narrow as possible is the load bearing capabilities of the tire itself. Other than that, the skinnier the better... IIRC, these are 155's or something along those lines. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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